Billie Jean King was awarded the Hollywood Walk of Fame star, becoming the first woman in the new sports entertainment category.

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King's wife, Ilana Kloss, attended the ceremony, highlighting her aspiration not to be the last female honoree.

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The sports entertainment category was established in 2021 to honour contributions to entertainment through sports.

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King's Star, the 2,807th, is located near Hollywood and Vine.

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Previous recipients include Michael Strahan in 2023 and the late Carl Weathers.

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Notables such as Maria Sharapova, Magic Johnson, and Jamie Lee Curtis attended the event.

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King's legacy includes 39 Grand Slam titles and pivotal advocacy for gender pay equality in sports.

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She played a key role in establishing the Women's Tennis Association in 1973.

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1. Beyond sports, King has impacted entertainment as a producer and actor.

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1. Beyond sports, King has impacted entertainment as a producer and actor.

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