Top Wimbledon seed Serena Williams has made no secret of her desire to break in to Hollywood. But she's already demonstrated she plans to be selective in her career choices, turning down a part in an upcoming tennis-themed film alongside Spider-Man star Kirsten Dunst.
Apparently, Serena has no desire to take part in Wimbledon, which is directed by BAFTA-nominated Brit Richard Loncraine. "I believe I'm a good actress, and I have a lot of skill," says the 21-year-old court queen. "I want to challenge myself, and playing a tennis role isn't challenging at all."
The top-ranked player has already launched her fledgling career, starring in commercials and making an appearance as a schoolteacher in the Damon Wayan's U.S. sitcom My Wife and Kids. She's also signed with the William Morris Agency which represents the popular stateside comedian.
Serena has admitted that it's not just her selectivity that's been keeping her Tinseltown dreams on the back burner. "The other career I have – that other small career – is putting a hindrance on my acting," jokes the athlete.
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