40+ Talented Female Athletes That Have Dominated the Red Carpet

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Gina Carano — MMA

Fondly known as “Crush”, Gina Carano pioneered the domain of women’s MMA, cementing her legacy prior to successors like Ronda Rousey. She embarked on her journey training in Muay Thai, transitioning thereafter to the competitive MMA arena, exhibiting her talents in Strikeforce and EliteXC.

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Beyond her triumphs in the ring, Carano has adorned the spreads of notable magazines such as ESPN The Magazine and Maxim, underlining her multifaceted abilities.

Anna Kournikova — Tennis

From her professional debut in 1995, Anna Kournikova rapidly ascended as the epitome of the WTA, her masterful court execution and arresting allure enhanced by her romance with international pop sensation Enrique Iglesias.

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Despite early retirement at the tender age of 21 due to severe back and spinal complications, Kournikova etched an enduring imprint in the tennis sphere, scaling to an impressive global ranking of No. 8 before bidding adieu to her professional journey. Transitioning to television, she now forges a visible presence as a prominent TV personality in America. Together with Enrique and their three offspring, they now consider Miami their sanctuary.