Complete list of Presidential Medal of Freedom winners since its inception. Photos are included for almost every Presidential Medal of Freedom winner. Winners of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in every year are listed here alphabetically, but you can sort this Presidential Medal of Freedom list by any column. Items include everything from Andrew Goodpaster to Homer Morrison Byington. You can use the items in this fact-based list to create a new list, re-rank it to fit your views, then share it on Facebook, Twitter or any other social networks you belong to.-28 Items-

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Lists about astrology and what the stars have in store for you.

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This list of famous Sagittarius celebrities is a cross-section of all the most notable celebrity Sagittarius men and women and a great way to understand Sagittarius traits. Those born between November 22 -&nbsp;December 21 fall under the Sagittarius star sign and are known for being independent and emotional. Some of the most popular and&nbsp;hottest celebrities of all time have been born under the Sagittarius zodiac sign.

Celebrity astrology is an interesting topic to follow. Many famous actors, musicians, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-sagittarius-rappers/madame-ruby" target="_blank">rappers</a>, and politicians have a desire to be in the spotlight, which&nbsp;a common trait&nbsp;of the Sagittarius. Oscar-winning directors Steven Spielberg and Kathryn Bigelow; acclaimed actors Julianne Moore, Brad Pitt, Jamie Foxx, Scarlett Johansson, and Christopher Plummer; musicians and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-sagittarius-rappers/madame-ruby" target="_blank">rappers</a> Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, and Ludwig van Beethovan; athletes Joe DiMaggio, Monica Seles, and Boris Becker; authors Mark Twain, George Saunders, John Milton, and Jane Austen; and politicians Winston Churchill, Martin Van Buren, and Joseph Stalin are just a few of the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-sagittarius-female-celebrities/madame-ruby?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous Sagittarius women</a> and men.&nbsp;What do they have in common? What are the top Sagittarius qualities? These well-known Sagittarians have personalities that reflect a desire for adventure and excitement. Many Sagittarius are independent and feel the need to be free. Your favorite celebrity may be a Sagittarius, and now you&#39;ll have a glimpse into this celebrity star sign.&nbsp;

Who are the most famous Sagittarius people from history and current pop culture? The most notable celebrity Sagittarians&nbsp;whose birthdays fall under this star sign share many characteristics. This famous Sagittarius list includes some, but certainly not all, of the most well-known Sagittarius to ever make names for themselves.

Wondering who is compatible with a Sagittarius? Check out the list of <a href="/list/most-compatible-astrology-signs/madame-ruby" target="_blank">signs compatible with Sagittarius</a> and find your answer. You might share some Sagittarius traits with some of the most famous people in the world!&nbsp;

Mark Twain

Famous Sagittarius Celebrities

Madame Ruby

List of famous alumni from Long Beach Polytechnic High School, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Long Beach Polytechnic High School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Long Beach Polytechnic High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Long Beach Polytechnic High School. This list features graduates like Cameron Diaz and Snoop Dogg. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Long Beach Polytechnic High School?” and “Which celebrities are Long Beach Polytechnic High School alumni?”

Famous Long Beach Polytechnic High School Alumni

Famous Alumni of Long Beach Polytechnic High School; Graduates and Students of Note

Tennis

List of famous tennis players, with photos, bios, and other information when available. Who are the top tennis players in the world? This includes the most prominent tennis players, living and dead, both in America and abroad. This list of notable tennis players is ordered by their level of prominence, and can be sorted for various bits of information, such as where these historic tennis players were born and what their nationality is. The people on this list are from different countries, but what they all have in common is that they&#39;re all renowned tennis players.

This list is made up of many different people, including Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer.

From reputable, prominent, and well known tennis players to the lesser known tennis players of today, these are some of the best professionals in the tennis player field. If you want to answer the questions, &quot;Who are the most famous tennis players ever?&quot; and &quot;What are the names of famous tennis players?&quot; then you&#39;re in the right place.

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List of famous television actors/actresses who were <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/olympic-athletes-born-in-california/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">born in California</a>, with photos when available. These renowned California <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in California, but everyone on this list grew up in California and considers it to be their home. This list includes California TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in California then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is California. Various bits of information are available for these California celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for. The list you're viewing is made up of different TV actors like Jessica Alba and Angelina Jolie.This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from California?" and "Who are the most famous California actors?"

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Athletes

List of popular female athletes from United States of America, listed alphabetically with photos when available. United States of America has a rich history of competing in sports, and these are the famous females that make that competition so exciting. Some of the best United States of America female athletes in the world are listed below, some of who have represented United States of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-olympic-athletes-from-united-states-of-america/voteable?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">America in the Olympics</a>. You can click on the names of these talented female athletes of United States of America in order to get more information about each one, such as the birthplace of the athlete and when they were born.Athletes on this list include Grace Park and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis. This list answers the questions, &quot;What <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-influential-female-athletes/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous female athletes</a> are from United States of America?&quot; and &quot;Who are the greatest female United States of America athletes?&quot;

Famous Female Athletes from United States of America

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Famous Female Athletes from United States of America | List of United States of America Female Athletes

List of famous alumni from California State University, Los Angeles, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from California State University, Los Angeles include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished California State University, Los Angeles alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended California State University, Los Angeles are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from California State University, Los Angeles. List features Cheryl Tiegs, Robert Vaughn and more. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to California State University, Los Angeles?” and “Which celebrities are California State University, Los Angeles alumni?”

Famous California State University, Los Angeles Alumni

Famous Alumni of California State University, Los Angeles: Celebrities Who Went to Cal State LA

List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in Long Beach, with photos when available. These renowned Long Beach <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in Long Beach, but everyone on this list grew up in Long Beach and considers it to be their home. This list includes Long Beach TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in Long Beach then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is Long Beach. Various bits of information are available for these Long Beach celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for. These TV actors, like Nicolas Cage and Snoop Dogg include images when available.This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from Long Beach?" and "Who are the most famous Long Beach actors?"

TV Actors from Long Beach

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List of famous people born in 1943, with photos when available. This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-should-be-more-famous/swiperight?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of celebrities</a> born in 1943 is loosely ordered by popularity, so the most well-known people are at the top. All sorts of men and women are featured on this list, including actors, singers, musicians and athletes born in 1943. Various bits of information are available for these prominent people whose birth year is 1943, such as what schools they went to and where they were born. If you're looking for a particular famous person born in 1943 you can type their name into the "search" bar and it will take you right to them. List features Robert De Niro, Jim Morrison and more celebs. If you're trying to answer the question, "Which celebrities were born in 1943?" then this list should be a perfect resource for you.

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Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943) is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. She won the singles title at the inaugural WTA Tour Championships. She often represented the United States in the Federation Cup and the Wightman Cup. She was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups. For three years, she was the United States' captain in the Federation Cup.
King is an advocate for gender equality and has long been a pioneer for equality and social justice. In 1973, at age 29, she won the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match against the 55-year-old Bobby Riggs. She was also the founder of the Women's Tennis Association and the Women's Sports Foundation. She was also instrumental in persuading cigarette brand Virginia Slims to sponsor women's tennis in the 1970s and went on to serve on the board of their parent company Philip Morris in the 2000s.
King was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987 while the Fed Cup Award of Excellence was bestowed on her in 2010. In 1972, she was the joint winner, with John Wooden, of the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year award and was one of the Time Persons of the Year in 1975. She has also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year lifetime achievement award. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1990, and in 2006, the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City was renamed the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. In 2018, she won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Greatest Athletes Ever

Best Athletes

The greatest&nbsp;athletes of all time: a list of the most dominant, iconic, famous&nbsp;players in the history of&nbsp;sports. This list gathers sports stars from across every professional league, as well as amateur athletes who may have never competed professionally, in one overall list. Though it may be challenging to compare performance in a variety of different competitive arenas requiring different skill sets, this list nevertheless attempts to distinguish the top, highest-performing and most successful athletes ever to play. The sports stars that rise to the top can be considered to be the best athletes of all time.

Aspects to consider in picking a best athlete of all time would include, obviously, that player&#39;s raw talent and born ability. Some individuals seem to prodigally gifted in their sport of choice, and it&#39;s hard to discount the importance of this kind of natural talent. However, it&#39;s also important to evaluate hard work, discipline and a commitment to the game. Some athletes may not have the natural, genetic ability to dunk a basketball or hit a home run, but nonetheless have trained to the point of reaching these goals all the same. (They may not be the greatest athlete of all time at all sports, but they have mastered their activity.)

Finally, it can be a challenge to compare an athlete who competed in a solo competition with a member of a well known sports organization or club. How do you look at the achievements of, say, a boxer like Muhammad Ali alongside an athlete like Michael Jordan, who had to not only perform to his own best abilities but work as a cohesive unit along with other members of his team? These are the questions that must be answered when compiling a list of the world&#39;s greatest all-time athletes.

For more sports news and athlete trade rumors, vote on this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/sports-news-blogs/blog-loblaw">sports news sites</a>.

Ingemar Stenmark

The Best Athletes Of All Time

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Beer knurds: What are your favorite brews? Vote on these lists to rank everything from the tastiest IPAs to the best brands to bring to a party to the greatest bartenders in film & TV.

Here's to Beer!

Lists of our favorite celebrities and public figures who give just about everyone the warm fuzzies.

Wonderful People We All Love

Celebrities

If given the opportunity to sit down for a beer with any famous female figure, which famous women would you most want to get a drink with? Similar to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-men-youd-want-to-have-a-beer-with/ariel-kana?var=3&amp;utm_expid=16418821-89.n7jb3LDfQ06OulFy_zY6Dw.2&amp;utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ranker.com%2Fapp%2Fsearch.htm%3Fq%3Dmen%2Bbeer%2B">list of celebrity men you&#39;d want to have a drink with</a>&nbsp;you&#39;re not picking these ladies because you want to get&nbsp;drunk and see where the night goes. You&#39;re choosing who, out of all the interesting famous people on the planet, would be your ultimate pick to grab a beer with -- actresses, models, music artists, comedians, directors, politicians, athletes, and even billionaires could all be great choices.&nbsp;

You have to consider, when answering, &quot;Who would you have a beer with?&quot;, who you would have the best time with,&nbsp;the things you would talk about, likability, what you would have in common (do you like the same sports teams, movies, food), etc. Think about the celebrities you want to be friends with.&nbsp;Do not focus solely on looks. Imagine relatable female celebrities and who would be cool celebrities to hang out with.&nbsp;

Some of the most well-known, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/americas-girlfriend-2018/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">cool&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/americas-girlfriend-2018/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">famous women</a>&nbsp;on the planet&nbsp;are on this list, including Mila Kunis, Gal Gadot, and Zoe Saldana. So&nbsp;which of these famous ladies would you have the best time with? Who would you want to toast with while discussing recent <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-breakup-pool-2018/celebrity-events" target="_blank">celebrity breakups</a> and other Hollywood drama? Vote up your favorites below.&nbsp;

Kate Winslet

Famous Women You'd Want to Have a Beer With

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These are things that make America great. Get in the spirit and vote!

USA! USA!

America

America&#39;s&nbsp;national treasures work in different fields, are of different generations, and all have different stories to tell. But all of their stories are that of America itself. Some are media moguls, others are entertainers that nobody can bring themselves to hate. A few are politicians that have enormous influence and cultural cachet, even if you completely disagree with everything they believe in. But what they have in common is that they exemplify the American spirit, can-do attitude, and our cultural heritage. They also do really great on talk shows. They&#39;re US national treasures and are loved by just about everyone.

These likable celebrities and public figures who are national treasures are the ones that, love them or hate them, can&#39;t get enough of them or totally sick of them, truly show what it means to be American. To take risks, to give back, to never give up, to be in control of their environment, and to know exactly what to say at the right time.

If you can think of other broadly popular Americans&nbsp;who qualify as national treasures for the people of the USA, feel free to add them to the list!

American Public Figures Who Are National Treasures

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Feminism

Who run the world? Girls! After compiling this list, we're positive that ladies all over the planet are kicking ass and taking names in almost every field nowadays, sorry not sorry. The amazing female role models on this list are inspiring examples of powerful females, killing it at the tops of their fields and in the trenches, helping to make the world a better place for everyone, but especially for women and girls all over the world.&nbsp;After all, there are presidential candidates, hard-hitting journalists, countless female CEOs and CFOs of major corporations, and a teenage girl who is on the fast track to becoming an MLB superstar. Who are the most inspiring female role models in the world today?Though we tried our best to list as many inspirational women as possible, we're sure we missed some ladies you might look up to, so be sure to add them and rerank this list. Of all these awesome female role models from around the world, which ones inspires you the most? Which of these ladies motivated you to choose your career? Which one of these amazing female role models makes you want to pursue your dreams? &nbsp;After seeing all these awesome female role models together on one list, you'll be more inspired that ever to conquer anything! Vote up the women who inspire you the most and add any other&nbsp;inspirational women, successful women, and strong female role models you think girls and women the world over should know about.

Hellen Keller

The Most Inspiring (Non-Hollywood) Female Role Models

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Erica Scheidt

Tennis, Anyone?

Vote on these lists to rank the very best women in sports, yesterday and today.

The Greatest Female Athletes

Female Professionals

The best women's tennis players of all time are multiple Grand Slam champions, Olympic tennis gold medalists and simply the best ladies to ever step on the clay or grass courts around the world. These record holders hail from around the world, leaving aspiring female tennis players in the dust as they dominate at the top tennis tournaments around including the Australian Open, the French Open, the US Open and Wimbledon. That's not to mention that these famous women tennis players are also some of the hottest tennis players of all time too.Few can deny that Steffi Graf is the best female tennis player ever. During her nearly 20-year career, Graf won 22 Grand Slam titles plus was the only tennis player (man or woman) in history to win the Calendar Year Golden Slam by winning all four Grand Slam singles titles and an <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/olympic-gold-medal-winners/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Olympic gold medal</a> in the same year (1988). Additionally, she dominated both the major tennis competitions and the Women's Tennis Association rankings during much of her career despite formidable competition from other top women tennis players.Beyond Graf, the world of women's tennis has seen numerous notable ladies play the game during the years. Top names like Martina Navatilova, Serena Williams, Chris Evert, Monica Seles and Margaret Smith Court all come to mind among the best to ever play the game, as do Billie Jean King, Justine Henin, Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters. Each of these ladies have seen a great deal of success throughout the years and easily earn recognition as among the greatest female tennis players ever.While it's arguable whether these women are better than the greatest men's tennis players of all time, one thing is certain. They will go down, and already are recognized, as the best women to ever play the game of tennis. They hold the gold standard for aspiring female tennis players and have set that bar quite high for any who wish to follow in their footsteps.

Venus Williams

The Greatest Women's Tennis Players of All Time

Tennis Player

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Mockery

The all-time ugliest athletes prove once and for all that there is no connection between beauty and athletic ability. These athletes from professional football, baseball, basketball, hockey and wrestling are the ugliest of the ugly. Caution, the images contained on the list of the ugliest athletes of all time are not suited for all audiences and possibly not safe for life.It's pretty easy to pick out professional wrestlers, if that really counts as a sport, as some of the ugliest athletes around. WWE, formerly WWF, stars actually get paid to be those scary and sometimes morbidly obese characters, as was the case with "Butterbean" and "Bastion Booger."It's equally as easy to pick out toothless NHL players who, throughout their playing careers, have lost their pearly whites and what little bit of handsome they had in fights. Mike Ricci is a perfect offender in that category as is the likes of Alexander Ovechkin, Johan Franzen and Daniel Carcillo.But once you take all of those uglies out of the way, there's still a long list professional athletes both active today or long retired that take ugly to a whole 'nother level. Unfortunately for these athletes, ugly is simply they were born with and aren't getting rid of anytime soon.Take Iain Dowie, Don Mossi or Leon Spinks for example. Each could be mistaken from some type of wild animal, strange science-fiction creature or a character from "The Goonies." Look at Jared Allen, Marshawn Lynch, John Kruk or Sam Cassell. Each are not exactly a trainwreck but all are far from beautiful.Luckily for all of these professional athletes, success in the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL is not a direct result of beauty but simply their athletic ability. Ben Roethlisberger, AJ Halk and Pete Rose, you're welcome. What are the top 10 ugliest athletes of all time? The top 25? If you so desire, vote on this list and tell other sports fans what you think!

Don Mossi

The All Time Ugliest Athletes

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The Round Mound

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Who are the greatest female tennis players of the open era? For our purposes, this list includes some of the best female singles tennis players since the Open Era officially began in 1968. Some of these brilliant female tennis players have long since retired since winning countless major tournaments, but some continue to make headlines with their awesome skill on the court. Vote for the tennis playing women you believe are truly the best since the Open Era began, and vote down any that you don't think qualify. Also, feel free to rerank this list in any order you want.

Debate about who is the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-women_s-tennis-player_s-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest female tennis player of all time</a> (Open Era or not) continues to this day, with some arguing that the honor goes to Steffi Graf, and others saying the title belongs to the incomparable Martina Navratilova. In their day, these two female tennis players were feared and revered by opponents, and with good reason. 

And certainly, no list of the best and greatest female tennis players of the Open Era would be complete without Serena Williams: She is arguably one of the, if not the absolute <a href="/list/the-top-current-women-and-_39_s-tennis-players/ranker-sports" target="_blank">top current female tennis players</a> in the world. Serena's sister, Venus Williams, also makes this list.

If you're a tennis fan, you might also want to cast your vote (or rerank your own list of) the <a href="/list/greatest-male-tennis-players-of-the-open-era/siege" target="_blank">greatest male tennis players of the Open Era</a>. Is Roger Federer the best, or should the honor go to Bjorn Borg? You decide, with your votes.

Martina Navratilova

The Greatest Female Tennis Players Of The Open Era

Greatest Female Tennis Players of the Open Era

Female Athletes

The greatest female athletes of all time: a list of the most dominant, iconic female athletes to ever play or compete in their respective sports. This list gathers female sports stars from across every professional league, association, and organization as well as amateur female athletes who may have never competed professionally in one overall list. Though it may be challenging to compare performance in a variety of different competitive arenas requiring different skill sets, this list nevertheless attempts to distinguish the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-influential-female-athletes/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top female athletes</a> of all time. The most successful female athletes ever. The female sports stars that rise to the top can be considered to be not only some of the best female athletes of all time, but some of the best athletes, no qualifier, ever. Period.

Aspects to consider in picking a female best athlete of all time would include, obviously, that player&#39;s raw talent and born ability. Some individuals seem to be prodigally gifted in their sport of choice, and it&#39;s hard to discount the importance of this kind of natural talent. However, it&#39;s also important to evaluate hard work, discipline and a commitment to the game. Some women in sports may not have the natural, genetic ability to dunk a basketball or hit a home run, but nonetheless have trained to the point of reaching these goals all the same. (They may not be the greatest female athlete of all time at all women&#39;s sports, but they have mastered their activity).

So, who are the top female athletes of all time? From Jackie Joyner-Kersee to Ronda Rousey, and beyond! Be sure to vote up your favorites, then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/highest-paid-female-athletes-2019/ranker-sports" target="_blank">highest-paid women in sports</a>.

Grete Waitz

The Best Female Athletes of All Time

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While we often assume athletes tower over the normal population, there are actually quite a few short tennis players. For a game like tennis, where agility and precision are key, a person's height doesn't necessarily affect their game. Many female tennis players are under 5'10&quot;.&nbsp;Who are the shortest female tennis players? Sara Errani&nbsp;stands at only 5'4&quot;. Dominika Cibulkov&aacute;&nbsp;is even shorter, measuring only 5'3&quot;. Vania King, Zheng Jie, and Marion Bartoli are also&nbsp;vertically challenged. If you're on the shorter side yourself, and insecure about your stature, keep in mind some of the top female tennis players aren't too tall themselves.&nbsp;Which short female tennis player is your favorite? Cast your vote below and add anyone you feel is missing.&nbsp;

The Shortest Women's Tennis Players Of All Time, Ranked

The Shortest Women's Tennis Players of All Time, Ranked Best to Worst

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The worst year in history? Maybe. Some interesting things happened, though.

2016: The Year in Review

Celebrity death pool 2016: Here's a large <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/longest-hollywood-marriages/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of celebrities</a> we think just might die this year. The only certainties in life are death and taxes, and even the second one is iffy if you're already rich. This celebrity death watch list is where you make your predictions about which stars will die in 2016 and who will live on to make <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2017/ranker-death-lists">the 2017 celebrity death pool</a>.Yeah, it's a little morbid, but laughing at death is one of the top things people like to do, right? It's either that or cry about it, and who wants to do that? Every year we lose people to that big stage in the sky, and the celebrity dead pool is where you predict when it's going to happen for some! With 2016 <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-open-casket-funerals/mel-judson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">dead celebrities</a>, there's not only those who've had a long life and are nearing the end of it, there are also a lot of people who are not <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2015/celebrity-events?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">celebrities near death</a>, but appear to be wanting to drive to it a little earlier than usual.&nbsp;So take a look at this death pool game and vote up the famous people, notable political figures, and big Hollywood names you think are most likely to die in 2016. Or, add any other famous folks you think might be close to a celeb death.

Bill Cosby

Celebrity Death Pool 2016

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Celebrity Events

A look at the best, most important, most influential, most memorable, and unforgettable things of 2018, ranked by  hundreds of thousands of votes.

2018: A Year in Review

Welcome to Celebrity Death Pool 2018! In increasingly uncertain times, there remains one constant in life - we all die. Celebrities, for all their glitz and glamour, are not immune to this basic fact of life. Famous people get sick, just like anyone else. Which old celebrities are about to die or are already dying? What near-death celebrities are on your radar this year? Remember, it&#39;s not just terminally or seriously ill celebrities that&nbsp;pass. Unexpected accidents and tragedies may add a few younger stars to the list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-died-in-2018/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">recent celebrities deaths</a>.&nbsp;

A celebrity dead pool list may seem a little morbid, but it is a way to prepare for the inevitability of death.&nbsp;The most famous dead celebrities meant a great deal to the world, which is why so many of us periodically check the news to see who died today. Hollywood deaths, like any other demises, are unavoidable. You may as well ready yourself for potentially shocking news by considering who will be the next to go.&nbsp;

Which celebrities will die in&nbsp;2018? And what <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/surprising-historical-celebrity-deaths/erin-wisti" target="_blank">celeb deaths are most surprising</a>? Which top celebs will end up in the latest headlines due to their untimely passing? Vote on the actors, actresses, and other stars you think will die soon and check for them on the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">2019 celebrity death pool</a> as well.

Celebrity Death Pool 2018

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The smartest professional athletes include Rhodes Scholars, 1580 SAT scorers, and<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/athletes-who-went-to-ivy-league-schools/people-in-sports" target="_blank"> Ivy League</a> standouts whose book smarts and pure intelligence is equally as impressive as their athletic ability. Smart athletes come from all sports with members of the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB among those who could easily be doctors, lawyers and very successful businessmen.While typically athletes are stereotyped as meatheads or big dumb animals, these athletes from football, basketball, hockey and baseball have nearly as many accomplishments off the field as they do on. These are not the athletes who skipped college or left early for the promise of big bucks playing professional sports. These are the athletes who made the tough decision to stay in school and earn a degree to carry them once their professional career ended.Take NFL safety Myron Rolle for example. He didn't just graduate premed from Florida State University in 2 1/2 years but went on to earn a master's from Oxford. He's far from the only smarty pants in the NFL though. Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't just the fifth quarterback to throw for 300-plus yards in his debut but also the 2004 Ivy League MVP while pursuing an economics degree at Harvard.As if we didn't need another reason to hate be jealous of professional athletes with their fame, fortune and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/wags" target="_blank">hot wives</a>, these highly successful athletes are also way <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/smartest-famous-people/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">smarter than us</a>. Some guys have all the luck!

Paula Radcliffe

The Smartest Professional Athletes

Smartest Pro Athletes | List of Most Intelligent Professional Athletes

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LGBTQ+

Professional sports can be a particularly world in which to be openly gay. A lot of homophobia remains today in many major sports, but several athletes have become LGBT trail blazers. Gay athletes have had successful careers in basketball, tennis, and football. and several Olympians have also become gay icons. This list features the greatest gay icons in sports.&nbsp;Who is the most famous gay icon in sports? David Beckham, while not gay himself, has stated that he is proud to be a gay icon. WNBA player Sheryl Swoopes announced that she was gay in 2005 and multiple NBA stars and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-soccer-players-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">professional soccer players</a> are seen as gay icons as well.There is a growing <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/olympic-athletes-born-in-jamaica/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of Olympians</a> who are also gay athletic icons. Olympic diver Greg Louganis, figure skater Johnny Weir, soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and German track and field star&nbsp;Balian Buschbaum are all openly gay.Who do you think are the greatest gay icons in sports? Cast your votes below.

Justin Fashanu

The Greatest Gay Icons in Sports

List of the Greatest Gay Icons in Sports

America's Sweethearts 2015

Here&rsquo;s a statement that no one can deny: grandmas are the best. And since grandmothers are the best things on the planet, it only makes sense that we celebrate them by deciding which most loved older female celebrities should be in the running to be America&rsquo;s grandma in 2015.

If the concept of America&rsquo;s grandma is foreign to you, here&rsquo;s a quick summation: America&#39;s grandma means the most lovable 70+ female in all the great United States. If you&rsquo;re screaming &ldquo;Betty White!&rdquo; at the top of your lungs, you&rsquo;re not alone. But there are plenty of other women over the age of 70 to choose from out of the most lovable older celebrities, so we&rsquo;ve put them on this list for you to vote who should be America&rsquo;s grandma in 2015.

The old women who are still hanging around on this list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-trustworthy-celebrities/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most loved celebrities</a> are all firecrackers and some of them have even been popping up on film and television for over 70 years &ndash; which is crazy when you think about it. These most loved elderly celebrities are sweethearts on and off the screen, so they&rsquo;re perfect nominations for America&rsquo;s grandma, but it&rsquo;s up to you to vote for who is bestowed with that honor. Will it be Betty White? Will it be Maggie Smith? It&rsquo;s up to you to decide! All you have to do is vote for the lovable older female celebrities <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/americas-grandma-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">who should be America&rsquo;s </a><a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/americas-grandma-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">grandma</a>, AND feel free to add your own choice for America&rsquo;s grandma to the list.

Florence Henderson

Who Was America's Grandma in 2015?

grandma's boy

America's Grandma in 2015 | Most Loved Old Celebrity Women

Jacob Shelton

Ranking the greatest men's and women's tennis players of every decade

Best Tennis Players By Decade

List of the best women's tennis players from 1970s, listed by popularity with photos of the players when available. From 1970 to 1979, tennis&nbsp;had some of the greatest&nbsp;women's tennis players of all time. These are some of the most talented 1970s tennis players to ever live, so if you're a fan of tennis&nbsp;and are aspiring to play tennis professionally then these people should be your idols. If you're searching for a particular popular women's tennis player from the 1970s then you can use the &quot;search&quot; box to find who you're looking for.This list is made up of a variety of players, including Chris Evert, Margaret Court,&nbsp;and Billie Jean King. Featuring Grand Slam champions, Wimbledon winners, Doubles players, and more, this list has it all.&nbsp;This list answers the questions, &quot;Who are the greatest 1970s tennis players?&quot; and &quot;Who is the best&nbsp;tennis player of 1970s?&quot;You can click on the names of these legendary tennis players of the 1970s in order to get more information about each one. If you play tennis or just love the sport then use this list of the top&nbsp;1970s&nbsp;tennis players to find some athletes you haven't heard of before.

The Best Women's Tennis Players of the 1970s

Best 1970s Women's Tennis Players | Top 70s Female Tennis Players

Lists of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and all other kinds of celebs working in the entertainment industry and in the public eye.

LGBTQ+ Celebrities

List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-gay-icons-in-sports/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">openly gay athletes</a> involved in both professional and college sports. This list includes athletes who have &quot;come out&quot; during their active play and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/athletes-who-have-come-out-as-gay-after-retirement/carlybobarly">athletes who have come out as gay after retirement</a>.Many of the people on this list probably aren't too familiar since few, if any, are active athletes. In 2013, Jason Collins made history as the first active &quot;Big 4&quot; athlete in American sports to announce he is gay. Before Collins, soccer player Robbie Rogers announced he is homosexual. After taking some time off, Rogers signed with the L.A. Galaxy and currently is on the team's roster. Two of the most famous openly lesbian athletes were two of tennis's <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-women_s-tennis-player_s-of-all-time">best female players of all time</a>: Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova. Both of these women are among the most recognized tennis players in the game's illustrious history and have done a lot in raising awareness for LGBT athletes.&nbsp;Globally, there are a bunch of Olympic athletes on this list. From openly gay soccer players to famous gay sports stars, some of the people on this list aren't households names, but they are definitely making history. Check out this list of all the openly gay athletes in the world.

College &amp; Professional Athletes Who Are Openly Gay

Openly Gay Athletes List

Sports Lists

Being a fairly common name, it's no surprise there are a lot of famous people with the last name King. Do you recognize all the celebrities whose last name is King on this list? Although not all of these people are related, they are all famous people with King as their surname. From athletes and actors to musicians and political figures, this list provides images of each famous King along with information about their lives. If your surname is also King, you very well could be related to some of the well-known people on this list. Examples of famous Kings include Stephen King, B.B. King, and Jaime King, but there are plenty of others on this list to learn about other than just those three. If you want to know more about each celebrity King, click their corresponding row and more information will appear. In some cases you can click the person's name and see what other lists of ours they are ranked on.

Famous People Whose Last Name Is King

Famous Kings | Notable People With the Last Name King

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Celebrity Facts

List of Celebrities Who Had Abortions, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. An abortion is the termination of pregnancy by the removal of a fetus. The practice is controversial and has been the subject of much debate in politics. Many people believe that abortions should be illegal no matter what the circumstance and many others believe that a woman should have the right to choose.Who is the most famous person who had an abortion? Marilyn Monroe tops our list. The Some <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/some-like-it-hot-movie-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Like it Hot</a>&nbsp;star supposedly had 12 abortions by the time she was 29. Also, there are allegedly FBI files that claim that Monroe had an abortion less than 15 days before her death. It is thought that one of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/members-of-the-kennedy-family/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the Kennedy brothers</a> were the father. Other actresses from Hollywood's golden era that have had abortions include Judy Garland, Ava Gardner, and Fay Wray.Many modern celebrities have been outspoken about their choice to have an abortion. Whoopi Goldberg performed an abortion on herself using a coat hanger at age 14. Chelsea Handler has given interviews discussing how she became pregnant and age 16 and she got an abortion after encouragement from her parents.Other celebrity women who had abortions include&nbsp;Vanessa Williams, Stevie&nbsp;Nicks, Sharon Osbourne, Toni Braxton, and Sherri&nbsp;Shepherd.What do you think about these celebrities being outspoken about their experiences? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

52 Celebrities Who Have Openly Stated They've Had an Abortion

Celebrities Who Had Abortions

When it comes to the most influential female athletes of all time, who do you think tops the list? While being one of the best in their respective sports is certainly a qualifying factor, there&#39;s plenty more to consider in determining just which women had the greatest influence on generations of females to come. Of course, all these stars will go down as some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-athletes-/ranker-sports" target="_blank">greatest female athletes</a>, but who changed the game for women the most? Who&#39;s the most iconic? That&#39;s up to you to decide.&nbsp;

From track and field&nbsp;to tennis, the most influential female athletes span a range of sports&mdash;and some have even competed with top male athletes. Some of the most notable women in sports include Olympian&nbsp;Jackie Joyner-Kersee, soccer star Mia Hamm, and skiing phenom Lindsey Vonn, among many other iconic females. In short, the list of influential ladies below features some of the greatest female athletes of all time, and some of the most <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-influential-current-athletes/ranker-sports" target="_blank">influential&nbsp;athletes right now</a>.

Check out all the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-athletes/reference" target="_blank">famous female athletes</a> below and cast your votes for those you think had the greatest influence. You can also add others to the list if you think they deserve to be considered.&nbsp;&nbsp;, then head over and check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/highest-paid-female-athletes-2019/ranker-sports" target="_blank">highest-paid women in sports</a>.

The Most Influential Female Athletes of All Time

The  30 Most Influential Female Athletes of All Time, Ranked

List of the best women's tennis players from 1960s, listed by popularity with photos of the players when available. From 1960 to 1969, tennis&nbsp;had some of the greatest&nbsp;women's tennis players of all time. These are some of the most talented 1960s tennis players to ever live, so if you're a fan of tennis&nbsp;and are aspiring to play tennis professionally then these people should be your idols. If you're searching for a particular popular women's tennis player from the 1960s then you can use the &quot;search&quot; box to find who you're looking for.This list is made up of a variety of players, including Margaret Court&nbsp;and Billie Jean King. Featuring Grand Slam champions, Wimbledon winners, Doubles players, and more, this list has it all.&nbsp;This list answers the questions, &quot;Who are the greatest 1960s tennis players?&quot; and &quot;Who is the best&nbsp;tennis player of 1960s?&quot;You can click on the names of these legendary tennis players of the 1960s in order to get more information about each one. If you play tennis or just love the sport then use this list of the top&nbsp;1960s&nbsp;tennis players to find some athletes you haven't heard of before.

Nancy Richey

The Best Women's Tennis Players of the 1960s

Best 1960s Women's Tennis Players | Top 60s Female Tennis Players

Marriage

List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-lesbian-actresses/lgbt?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Famous Gay Women</a> Who Were Married to Men ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous women who have come out as lesbians, have been married to men. Some married before they fully recognized that they were gay, while others used their marriages to keep their sexuality a secret from the public.Who is the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-gay-men-list-of-gay-men-throughout-history/famous-gay-and-lesbian?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous gay</a> woman <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-surprising-hollywood-marriages/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">who was married to</a> a man? Wanda Sykes tops our list. The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actress was married to Dave Hall from 1991-1998. In 2008, Sykes announced that she was gay. She married her partner Alex Sykes later that year. Wanda Sykes frequently jokes about how gay marriage is better than straight marriage in her stand-up comedy routine.Portia de Rossi was married to Mel Metcalfe from 1996-1999. She publicly came out in 2005 and she has been married to Ellen DeGeneres since 2008. Ellen DeGeneres was previously involved with the actress Anne Heche for 10 years. The “Cedar Rapids” star later married Coleman 'Coley' Laffoon and the couple have one child together, Homer (born 2002). They divorced in 2007. Heche is currently in a relationship with James Tupper and they have one son together, Atlas Heche Tupper (born 2009).Are you surprised by how many gay women have married men? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

9 Famous Lesbians Who Were Once Married to Men

Famous Lesbians Who Were Once Married to Men

Famous Lesbians

A number of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-athletes-/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">professional female athletes</a> are proud members of the LGBTQ community. Whether these lesbian athletes are stars in the realms of soccer, basketball, or tennis, their personal stories and advocacy for gay rights make them inspirations for sports fans all over the world. Some notable openly gay female athletes have competed in the Olympics and other talented lesbian athletes are World Cup champions. A few of the most famous lesbian athletes were pioneers in the LGBTQ movement.Who will you find on&nbsp;this list of the best lesbian athletes? Abby Wambach appears at the top. Wambach became a two-time Olympic gold medalist during her impressive soccer career. She has also appeared on the cover of ESPN Magazine. Tennis legend&nbsp;Martina Navratilova is also one of the most famous lesbian athletes of all time. Basketball star&nbsp;Sheryl Swoopes, who came out as gay in 2005, was the first player to be signed to the WNBA. Other famous sportswomen featured on this roundup of top lesbian athletes include Billie Jean King, Brittney Griner, and Ursula Holl.Which lesbian athlete is your personal favorite? Take a look at this list and get in on the sports talk in the comments section.

Famous Lesbian Athletes

Lesbian Athletes | Famous Gay Female Professional Athlete List

LGBT

This is a list of the best tennis players from United States, ranked by popularity, with photos of the players when available. The United States has produced some very talented tennis players over the years, including both American female tennis players and American male tennis players.&nbsp;These are some of the most talented American tennis players to ever live, so if you&#39;re an American who aspires to play tennis professionally, these top USA tennis players may be your idols. If you&#39;re searching for a particular popular tennis player from United States then you can use the &quot;search&quot; box to find who you&#39;re looking for.

This list has a variety of top American tennis players, like Pete Sampras and Serena Williams. Featuring female tennis players, male tennis players, former champions, retired greats, and more, this list has it all.

This list answers the questions, &quot;Who are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-americans-ever/jacariah?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest American</a> tennis players?&quot; and &quot;Who is the best American tennis player of all time?&quot;

You can click on the names of these legendary tennis players of United States in order to get more information about each one. If you play tennis or just love the sport then use this list of talented American tennis players to find some athletes you haven&#39;t heard of before.

Jimmy Connors

The Best Tennis Players from the United States

Best American Tennis Players | List of Famous Tennis Players from United States

Distinguishing Features

This list contains examples of female celebs who are 5&#39;4&quot; loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Standing at the average height of American women, 5&#39;4&quot; celebrities are having beyond average careers. Some celebs on this list are 5&#39;4&quot; actresses while other celebs are 5&#39;4&quot; singers. A few of the short <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-beautiful-people-the-hottest-celebrities-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous female celebrities</a> on this list are some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.

Who will you find on this list of female celebs who are five-foot-four? Britney Spears is at the top. Spears may look larger than life when she sings &ldquo;Toxic,&rdquo; &ldquo;Oops...I Did It Again,&rdquo; and all her hits in front of huge crowds, but she is actually only 5&#39;4&quot;. Madonna and Victoria Beckham are other <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-artists-2019/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous pop stars</a> who are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/male-celebs-who-are-5-ft-4-in/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">five feet four inches</a> tall.

Mila Kunis and Kerry Washington are among the famous actresses who are 5&#39;4&quot; in height. Other famous women who are 5&#39;4&quot; include Whoopi Goldberg, Alyson Hannigan, and J.K. Rowling.

From the looks of it, 5&#39;4&quot; may be the perfect height, not just because it&#39;s the national average, but&nbsp; because so many women who are 5&#39;4&quot; tall have become uber famous in America and around the world. Take a look at this list and judge for yourself.

Female Celebrities Who Are 5’4"

Female Celebrities Who Are 5’4" Tall

Are you the "Sports Guy" on your trivia team? Welcome to your new secret weapons: lists of fascinating facts and obscure info you need to know yesterday.

You Think You Know Athletes?

Thanks to these prominent athletes who are gay, the sports world is becoming more and more accepting of homosexual players. Whether these famous Olympians, tennis greats, and basketball players came out after they retired, or revealed their sexuality during their sports careers, they’ve paved the way for major LGTB sports progress. Who is the most famous gay athlete? Football star Michael Sam made headlines in 2014 when he became the first openly gay athlete to be drafted into the NFL. But he definitely wasn’t the first homosexual athlete to find success. Olympic diver Greg Louganis is openly gay. He came out publicly in 1995 on The Oprah Show. And tennis star Billie Jean King was the first female athlete to publicly come out way back in 1981. NBA player Jason Collins came out as gay in an interview with Sports Illustrated magazine in 2013. He was the first active athlete to come out as gay in any of the major American sports. His announcement provoked mixed reactions from his fellow players and the media.Are you surprised that so many professional athletes are gay? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Athletes Who Are Gay

Gay Athletes | List of Homosexual Sports Stars 

People in Sports

Not everyone can stay healthy all the time, even rich and powerful celebrities. See which of your favorite celebs have dealt with various health issues and afflictions.

Celebrity Ailments & Illnesses

List of Famous People with Diabetes, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Diabetes is a term for metabolic diseases that result in and individual having high blood sugar. Type I diabetes results from the body's failure to produce insulin. Type II diabetes is a condition where cells fail to properly use the insulin that the body produces. Type I diabetes is typically caused by genetics and is unrelated to lifestyle, whereas Type II diabetes is primarily caused by lifestyle choices. There is no known cure for diabetes although it is treatable.Who is the most famous person with diabetes? Halle Berry tops our list. The “Catwoman” actress drastically changed her diet upon receiving the diagnosis and she tests her insulin levels multiple times a day. Berry's “Cloud Atlas” co-star Tom Hanks announced in an interview with David Letterman that he also suffers from Type II diabetes. Hanks has repeatedly gained and lost weight for various roles, which may have played into his diabetes diagnosis.Celebrity chef Paula Deen, who is known for making decadent dishes with lots of butter and bacon, is also diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Deen still loves her southern cooking, but she adapted a healthier lifestyle upon hearing the diagnosis. That's more than can be said about Elvis Presley, who chose not to treat his diabetes. Many people believe that this is one of the factors of his early death.Why do you think so many famous people have been diagnosed with diabetes? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

55+ Famous People with Diabetes

Diabetic Celebrities | List of Famous People with Diabetes

Here is a list of all Playboy interview subjects of the groovy '70s. A major part of the magazine appears to be the eye-candy images displayed page and after. Beyond these beautiful images are the interview subjects published in the Playboy interview section. The Playboy interview, for much of its existence, has been an extensive Q&A discussion between a notable individual and an interviewer. Listed here are names of all Playboy interviewees from 1970-1979, which includes many high profile people with eye-opening revelations. The topics of discussion in these playboy interviews are subjects ranging from civil rights to the meaning of life. It’s rare to see pictures of the people interviewed by Playboy therefore these interviews are quite informative and often with the best comprehensive statements of the interviewees. Please enjoy this list of Playboy interview subjects.

The Playboy Interviews Of The '70s

Playmate Hound

1980s

Gay, bisexual, lesbian, and transexual individuals started to gain more public support in the 1980s. Although gay actors, writers, and musicians were winning popularity, many celebrities kept their sexuality hidden. This list of gay celebrities who came out during the 1980s has been loosely ranked by fame and popularity and includes notable gay actors, athletes, rock stars, singers, and politicians.Who is the most famous celebrity who came out in the 1980s? Elton John tops our list. Elton John is arguably the most popular gay musician in the world. He first came out as bisexual in a 1976 interview with Rolling Stone but it wasn't until 1988 that he announced that he was comfortable being gay. John has been in a relationship with David Furnish since 1993, and the couple have two children together.The Lord of the Rings <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/young-ian-mckellen-pictures/cari-fortier?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actor Ian McKellen</a> came out to the public in 1988 in an interview with BBC Radio 3. He is a co-founder of the LGBT rights group Stonewall. Tennis star Martina Navratilova came out publicly as gay in 1981. She is also an outspoken advocate of LGBT rights.Do you think it would have been difficult for people to be openly gay in the eighties? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

11 Gay Celebrities Who Came Out in the 1980s

Gay Celebrities Who Came Out in the 1980s

Unlike folks with Type 1 Diabetes, people with Type 2 Diabetes can still produce insulin. However, their bodies are resistant to the insulin produced by their pancreases. Several famous actors, musicians and athletes have Type II Diabetes. Some of these celebrities were diagnosed with diabetes when they were children, while others were diagnosed as adults. An extremely successful sci-fi director even has Type II Diabetes.Who is the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/13-famous-missing-people/celeb-stalker?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous person</a> who has Type II diabetes? Halle Berry tops our list. Halle Berry was diagnosed with Type II diabetes as a young woman. Berry said she changed her diet drastically after the diagnosis. She states, &quot;I started to eat loads of wonderful fresh vegetables, chicken, fresh fish, and pasta. I cut out red meat and cut back on fruit because it can contain quite a lot of sugar.&quot; &quot;The View&quot; co-host Sherri Shepherd dropped 40 pounds after being diagnosed as Type II diabeticSeveral famous men also have Type II diabetes. &quot;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-characters-in-the-star-wars-universe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Star Wars</a>&quot; creator George Lucas has a mild case of Type II diabetes. Tom Hanks revealed that he was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in a candid interview with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/david-letterman-controversial-interviews/daniel-kohn?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">David Letterman</a>. Drew Carey reversed the effects of Type II diabetes by drastically changing his diet and lifestyle.Are you surprised that so many famous Type 2 diabetics? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

22 Famous People with Type 2 Diabetes

List of Famous People Who Have Type 2 Diabetes

Sports

From Bleacherreport.com We talk a lot about sports heroes, but how many of them are actually heroes? To be sure, the very meaning of the word is drastically different on a day like Veteran's Day, which I suppose is why it's on our minds in the first place. Indeed, being a hero goes beyond performing physical feats. Every athlete does that. It's their business. It's the ones who are heroic away from their respective sport, the ones who sacrifice their time, money, and sometimes even personal well-being for the betterment of others, that are actually worthy of our admiration. Here are 10 sports heroes who actually deserve to be called heroes.

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King is listed on