Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King is the tennis legend who made history, and for more than one reason. King was a passionate advocate for gender equality, and was central in getting major companies to sponsor female sports. In 1973, a year when women were still struggling to be treated as equals to their male counterparts, King won a famous tennis match against Bobby Riggs, a match which became known as “The Battle of the Sexes”. The match was so impactful and powerful for women, tennis, and for sport in general, that a film was made starring Emma Stone as Billie Jean in 2017.
Billie Jean King
Ann Margret
Ann-Margret began her showbiz career as a dancer, singer and actress, but really singing was her first focus. She was even billed initially as the female Elvis Presley, because of her sultry, vibrant contralto voice. But when she was just 22 years old, she soon broke onto the big screen with her role as Kim McAfee in the 1963 film, Bye Bye Birdie. Since then she has won five Golden Globe Awards, been nominated for two Grammys, two Academy Awards, and countless others, and is still acting today.
Ann Margret
