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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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02of 09ERPaul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via GettyIn season 12 of the medical drama, Williams plays Alice Watson, a distressed mother trying to locate her children in the wake of a plane crash.
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ER
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In season 12 of the medical drama, Williams plays Alice Watson, a distressed mother trying to locate her children in the wake of a plane crash.
03of 09The Simpsons20th Century Fox Licensing/Merchandising/Everett CollectionIn one episode, the Simpson family enters a tennis tournament and ends up sharing the court with a few champions of the sport, including both Williams sisters. At one point, Serena pairs with Marge for a doubles match against Venus and Homer.
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The Simpsons
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In one episode, the Simpson family enters a tennis tournament and ends up sharing the court with a few champions of the sport, including both Williams sisters. At one point, Serena pairs with Marge for a doubles match against Venus and Homer.
04of 09My Wife and KidsWally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via GettyAfter she played Miss Wiggins in an episode ofMy Wife and Kids, Williams shared her interest in an acting careerin an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The singles star said that she’s “always enjoyed acting” but her training schedule made it difficult to get parts.
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My Wife and Kids
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After she played Miss Wiggins in an episode ofMy Wife and Kids, Williams shared her interest in an acting careerin an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The singles star said that she’s “always enjoyed acting” but her training schedule made it difficult to get parts.
05of 09Avatar: The Last AirbenderJon Kopaloff/Getty, NICKELODEONThough the Olympic gold medalist only appeared as Ming in one episode ofAvatar: The Last Airbender, she has since proved her fan loyalty to the franchise. She returned to voice a “female sage” in the series' sequelThe Legend of Korra, and in 2018, Williamsengaged with her Twitter followersto discuss the show’s mythology.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
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Though the Olympic gold medalist only appeared as Ming in one episode ofAvatar: The Last Airbender, she has since proved her fan loyalty to the franchise. She returned to voice a “female sage” in the series' sequelThe Legend of Korra, and in 2018, Williamsengaged with her Twitter followersto discuss the show’s mythology.
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Ocean’s 8
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07of 09Beyoncé’s ‘Sorry’ Music VideoThe U.S. Open champ showed off her dancing skills in a video for Beyoncé’s song “Sorry.” Williamstold the Associated Pressthat in working with the choreographers, she “really learned so much just about my body movement and also different styles of movement to do.”
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Beyoncé’s ‘Sorry’ Music Video
The U.S. Open champ showed off her dancing skills in a video for Beyoncé’s song “Sorry.” Williamstold the Associated Pressthat in working with the choreographers, she “really learned so much just about my body movement and also different styles of movement to do.”
08of 09Drop Dead DivaLifetime Television/Courtesy Everett CollectionIn 2012, Williams channeled her competitive spirit while playing a tough lawyer fighting a custody battle for her client.
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Drop Dead Diva
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In 2012, Williams channeled her competitive spirit while playing a tough lawyer fighting a custody battle for her client.
09of 09The Bernie Mac ShowM. Caulfield/WireImage for ESPNIn the episode “Spinning Wheels,” the tennis legend guest-starred as herself to give Bernie (pictured co-presenting with Williams at the ESPYs) some sound advice on navigating sibling relationships.
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The Bernie Mac Show
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In the episode “Spinning Wheels,” the tennis legend guest-starred as herself to give Bernie (pictured co-presenting with Williams at the ESPYs) some sound advice on navigating sibling relationships.
source: people.com
