Billie
Jean
King

Visionary. Pioneer. Legend. As a tennis champion and social activist, Billie Jean King lives her life according to the principles of equality, empowerment, and access.
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Breaking Barriers

Named one of the “100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century” by LIFE magazine, Billie Jean King’s greatest desire is to empower the next generation with the tools to do better than the one before it. An influential visionary who is both highly respected and strikingly innovative, Billie Jean King’s legacy is ever-evolving.

BJK Foundation

90 Million Viewers

Battle of the Sexes

In 1973, 90 million people worldwide watched Billie Jean King defeat Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes,” 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. No other sporting event has played a more significant role in developing greater respect and recognition for women athletes.

The Match

Off the Court

The Fight for Equality

A longtime champion for social justice and equality, Billie Jean King is a preeminent voice in the national conversation surrounding gender equality.

Equality

“YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BE IT.”
Billie Jean King

Grand Slam tennis titles

Career victories at Wimbledon

Battle of the Sexes viewership

Tennis Royalty

Greatness on the Court

With 39 Grand Slam titles to her name, including a record 20 titles at Wimbledon, Billie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She held the world #1 ranking in women’s tennis for six of the ten years from 1966 through 1975.

BJK’s Legacy

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ALL IN: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
BY BILLIE JEAN KING

An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice.

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News & Press

Making Headlines

Whether she’s in the news, on the news, or writing about the news, one thing is for certain. Billie Jean King always has something to say.

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She’s smart. She’s funny. She’s inspiring.

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Sports Icon, Equality Champion

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I have a new favorite sport. 😉 Cheers to a fantastic second season of the Professional Women's Hockey League!

I have a new favorite sport. 😉

Cheers to a fantastic second season of the Professional Women`s Hockey League! ...

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Happy birthday to the great champion and my friend, 9x Grand Slam winner, Monica Seles! Monica won 8 of her Grand Slam titles as a teenager. In 1999, I had the honor of serving as her @billiejeankingcup captain, and Team USA won that year. Hoping your birthday is full of joy, Monica.

Happy birthday to the great champion and my friend, 9x Grand Slam winner, Monica Seles!

Monica won 8 of her Grand Slam titles as a teenager.

In 1999, I had the honor of serving as her @billiejeankingcup captain, and Team USA won that year.

Hoping your birthday is full of joy, Monica. ...

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Life is a series of sprints. It's not a marathon. We have to take time to rest. Wishing my American friends a very Happy Thanksgiving. Ilana and I hope you spend the day with loved ones, and that you enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday. #WednesdayWisdom #HappyThanksgiving

Life is a series of sprints. It`s not a marathon.

We have to take time to rest.

Wishing my American friends a very Happy Thanksgiving. Ilana and I hope you spend the day with loved ones, and that you enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

#WednesdayWisdom #HappyThanksgiving ...

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#ad When I was about 10 years old, I dreamed of being World No. 1 in tennis. But at the time, I had no idea how to get there, or how to accomplish any of my dreams. If I could give 10-year-old Billie Jean some advice, it would be to not worry about exactly how I was going to accomplish my dream, but to instead focus on the small steps I could take to get me there. For example, I could work on public speaking with my wonderful sixth grade teacher, Mr. Bamrick. My life is still comprised of dreams I want to see actualized, and QVC has reminded me this year that no dream is out of reach. Surrounding myself with other hardworking women, particularly my fellow Q50 ambassadors, has put these dreams so much closer. This is my Age of Possibility! We can accomplish anything we desire. #LoveQVC #ProudlyQ50 #AgeofPossibility

#ad When I was about 10 years old, I dreamed of being World No. 1 in tennis. But at the time, I had no idea how to get there, or how to accomplish any of my dreams.

If I could give 10-year-old Billie Jean some advice, it would be to not worry about exactly how I was going to accomplish my dream, but to instead focus on the small steps I could take to get me there.

For example, I could work on public speaking with my wonderful sixth grade teacher, Mr. Bamrick.

My life is still comprised of dreams I want to see actualized, and QVC has reminded me this year that no dream is out of reach. Surrounding myself with other hardworking women, particularly my fellow Q50 ambassadors, has put these dreams so much closer.

This is my Age of Possibility! We can accomplish anything we desire.

#LoveQVC #ProudlyQ50 #AgeofPossibility ...

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