Serena Williams and Ava DuVernay Will Feature in 2016 Pirelli Calendar.

Serena Williams Ava DuVernay
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While a coveted spot in the annual Pirelli Calendar is considered a career high for any model, this year the project decided to go a different route.

New York Magazine recently released a behind the scenes teaser of the Pirelli Calendar’s 2016 shoot. The short video revealed that the upcoming calendar, shot by famed celebrity photography Annie Leibovitz, will feature a cast of notable and inspirational women, including Ava DuVernay and Serena Williams. Yoko Ono, Tavi Gevinson, and Fran Lebowitz also make an appearance in the video.