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Maria Sharapova was a towering vision at the unveiling of Billie Jean King's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The retired tennis star joined other sports and entertainment icons as they honored King, who became the first woman to receive a star under the new sports entertainment category at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
© Getty ImagesSharapova joined the ceremony alongside various notorious stars, including Jaime Lee Curtis and Magic Johnson. She wore a maroon maxi dress and styled her brunette hair straight, with it sitting below her shoulders.
The photos showed off Sharapova's impressive build, which approximates Johnson's famous height.
© Getty ImagesJohnson gave a brief speech, discussing his relationship with King and why he admired her so much. “You always fight for what’s right,” he said. “You lend your platform and your voice and your time and your money to bring about change.”
In her speech, King acknowledged the historic part of the recognition, sharing how honored she was to be the first woman to be recognized in the sports entertainment category. "The important thing is, I don’t want to be the last one,” she said.
Sharapova's sweet tribute and her impressive legacy
© Getty ImagesFollowing the ceremony, Sharapova shared some photos and videos of King's event on her social media. “Celebrating the one and only @billiejeanking,” she wrote. She also shared a selfie with King, writing, “There is no one more deserving of this honour. Thank you for being you!! @billiejeanking”
Maria Sharapova is recognized as one of the greatest tennis legends of all time. The Russian player was a five-time Grand Slam champion, a winner at the Olympics, and the number 1 player according to WTA rankings during the height of her career.
She retired in 2020 and is now an entrepreneur and investor, being involved in various businesses and startups.
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