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Where Venus and Serena Williams Got Their Values

Aired on 03/10/1995 | CC
Before becoming two of the best players in the history of women's tennis, Venus and Serena Williams received a firm grounding from their father, Richard Williams. In this Oprah Show clip from 1995, Richard explains why he was reluctant to let Venus turn pro at age 14, and elaborates on the values of education and hard work that he instilled in his daughters before they became superstars.