- Born
- Birth nameWilhelmina Jean Moffitt
- Height5′ 4½″ (1.64 m)
- Billie Jean King was born on November 22, 1943 in Long Beach, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Battle of the Sexes (2017), Arli$$ (1996) and Law & Order (1990). She has been married to Ilana Kloss since October 18, 2018. She was previously married to Larry King.
- SpousesIlana Kloss(October 18, 2018 - present)Larry King(September 17, 1965 - 1987) (divorced)
- Her fame heavily increased after her "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match and win against darer Bobby Riggs on September 20, 1973, in Houston, Texas.
- First woman athlete to earn more than $100,000.
- In 1981, she admitted her bisexuality amid a palimony suit brought by former lover Marilyn Barnett (King won the suit).
- First woman commissioner in professional sports history.
- As a tennis player, she won 20 Wimbledon titles, 13 US Open titles, the French Open, the Australian Open and 29 Virginia Slims singles titles.
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