By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Monday, April 7, 2025
Photo credit: Michael Simon/Hollywood Walk of Fame
Billie Jean King shines bright on Hollywood Boulevard.
The legendary Hall of Famer has etched her name in history as the very first woman to earn a star on the illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame, specifically in the Sports Entertainment category.
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I am beyond thrilled to be the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Sports Entertainment category today.
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for this honor.
I owe immense thanks to so many people, including the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,… pic.twitter.com/dT1ngqKH7m
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) April 8, 2025
NBA legend Magic Johnson and the talented actress Jamie Lee Curtis joined King in commemorating this significant milestone.
King expressed her heartfelt appreciation on social media: “Today, I am honored to be the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Sports Entertainment category. I am deeply grateful to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, @MagicJohnson, and Jamie Lee Curtis for their encouraging and memorable words.”
