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Billie Jean King Honored with Historic Walk of Fame Star

The tennis icon becomes the first woman to receive a star in the sports entertainment category, marking another milestone in her lifelong advocacy for equality.

Tennis icon Billie Jean King speaks with the media on the day of her star unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
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Tennis icon Billie Jean King speaks on the day of her star unveiling ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Overview

  • Billie Jean King was awarded the 2,807th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located near Hollywood and Vine, in a ceremony on April 7, 2025.
  • She is the first woman to be honored in the Walk of Fame's sports entertainment category, established in 2023.
  • The event featured notable attendees, including Magic Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Maria Sharapova, and King’s wife, Ilana Kloss.
  • King, known for her 39 Grand Slam titles and her victory in the 1973 'Battle of the Sexes,' highlighted the importance of continuing to honor women in sports.
  • At 81, King also announced her return to Cal State LA to complete her historiography degree, underscoring her commitment to lifelong learning and advocacy.