Where Are The Biggest Female Stars of the 70’s Now?

Published on 03/20/2019
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Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King is a sports legend most famous for her 1973 tennis match with Bobby Riggs. This match later earned the nickname the “Battle of the Sexes,” and Emma Stone portrayed the tennis player in a movie of the same name. Moreover, she became the first big female athlete to have come out in public as a lesbian after making an announcement in 1983. Six years after this event, she was honored with a spot in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and her marriage to Larry King came to a close. She has since been in a relationship with her doubles partner Ilana Kloss, and they reside in New York.

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King

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Ann-Margret

Do you remember Ann-Margret in the movie adaptation of the musical Bye Bye Birdie? She played the character Kim McAfee, and this role paved the way for a highly successful career. She remains active in the entertainment industry these days. She played Annie in the 2017 film Going in Style alongside Morgan Freeman and portrayed Barbara in the 2018 movie Papa. Apart from acting, this talented woman also received a Grammy nomination for her work in music.

Ann Margret

Ann-Margret

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