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Billie Jean King just made history again — and this time, it’s on the streets of Hollywood! ⭐️⁣ •⁣ On Monday, the tennis icon and trailblazing activist became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s new sports entertainment category, joining a legacy of greatness just steps from the Pantages Theatre. 👏⁣ •⁣ The 2,807th star belongs to a woman who has never stopped fighting — for equity, for visibility, and for change. 💪⁣ •⁣ Surrounded by legends like Magic Johnson and Jamie Lee Curtis, as well as tennis pioneers from the early days of the WTA, King reflected on the moment with grace and power: “I don’t want to be the last one.” 🤩⁣ •⁣ The celebration wasn’t just about a star on the sidewalk — it was a reminder of the barriers King has shattered and the ones she’s still committed to breaking down. 🔥⁣ •⁣ From co-owning the Dodgers to championing equal pay, her presence on Hollywood Blvd is more than symbolic — it’s revolutionary. 🙌⁣ •⁣ As Magic Johnson put it...

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