Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Gets Wise with Billie Jean King
Apr 24, 2024
Julia Louis-Dreyfus chats with 80-year-old tennis pro, activist, and LGBTQ+ icon Billie Jean King about leadership, visualization, and self-acceptance. They discuss women's empowerment in sports, societal norms, and the transformative power of the feminist movement. Billie Jean shares advice for Julia's niece's soccer career and reflects on her own sports journey. Julia's mom, Judy, talks about generational acceptance and the feminist movement.
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- Billie Jean King's advocacy for gender equality paved the way for women in sports.
- King's openness about mental health struggles highlights the importance of prioritizing well-being.
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Billy Jean King's Impact on Women's Rights and Sports
Billy Jean King's legacy in tennis extends beyond her 39 Grand Slam wins and 20 Wimbledon titles. She fought for gender equality in sports, co-founding the Women's Tennis Association and advocating for equal pay. King's historic win against Bobby Riggs in the '73 battle of the sexes drew 90 million viewers, making her an icon in feminism and LGBTQ+ rights.
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