Billie Jean King Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On April 7, 2025, tennis icon Billie Jean King was honored with the 2,807th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first woman in the sports entertainment category. The ceremony celebrated her legendary sports career and lifelong advocacy for equality.
Published on April 8, 2025
Tennis legend Billie Jean King was celebrated on April 7, 2025, with the awarding of the 2,807th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking her as the first woman honored in the new sports entertainment category. The ceremony, attended by luminaries such as Magic Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and tennis greats like Maria Sharapova, recognized King’s enduring contributions both on and off the court.
The event highlighted King’s lifelong dedication as an athlete and activist, with tributes emphasizing her pioneering role in advancing women’s tennis and her fight for equality. Other notable figures present included her wife, Ilana Kloss, WTA trailblazers Rosie Casals and Julie Anthony, along with celebrities such as Flavor Flav and Jane Anderson. This star, situated near Hollywood and Vine, stands as a tribute to her remarkable legacy and continued commitment to positive change.