How Stars Leverage Themselves as Investors: Serena Williams, Eva Longoria and Kevin Yorn on Venture Capital, Vision and Dealmaking

Cynthia Littleton· May 16, 2026 · 6:54 PM UTC ·10 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 41 views

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Serena Williams discussed her transition from tennis to venture capital at the 2026 Milken Institute conference, emphasizing her disciplined approach to building her investment firm Starfire. Eva Longoria and her lawyer Kevin Yorn, who also invests through Broadlight Capital, shared insights on leveraging celebrity status for successful investing. Meanwhile, Elisabeth Moss and Warren Littlefield highlighted their creative partnership behind TV hits like 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and its prequel 'The Testaments.'

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▪Serena Williams stated that her venture capital career could surpass her achievements in tennis.
▪Williams spent years as an angel investor before launching her first fund through Starfire.
▪Eva Longoria and Kevin Yorn discussed their investment strategies at a session during the Milken Institute conference.
▪Elisabeth Moss and Warren Littlefield detailed their producing partnership that led to 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and 'The Testaments.'
▪The discussions took place during the May 3–6, 2026 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills.

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Home Biz News May 16, 2026 11:54am PT How Stars Leverage Themselves as Investors: Serena Williams, Eva Longoria and Kevin Yorn on Venture Capital, Vision and Dealmaking Highlights from 2026 Milken Institute conference include Elisabeth Moss and Warren Littlefield on building a successful producing partnership By Cynthia Littleton Plus Icon Cynthia Littleton Business Editor @Variety_Cynthia Latest Before Cable Was Cool: Ted Turner Was a Visionary Maverick and Gift to Journalists 2 days ago LISTEN: Upfronts 2026: What We Learned From TV’s Biggest Platforms; Crafting the Music of ‘Heated Rivalry’ 2 days ago LISTEN: ‘Survivor’ at 50: What Makes the CBS Reality Franchise So Durable? 3 days ago See All Milken Institute Serena Williams delivered a bold statement during a Q&A session about her…

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