- Born
- Birth nameWilhelmina Jean Moffitt
- Height1.64 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), Arliss (1996) and New York - Police judiciaire (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)
- ParentsMildred Rose "Betty" JermanWillis Jefferson Moffitt
- RelativesRandy Moffitt(Sibling)
- 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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