Hollywood's Most Popular Athletes-Turned-Actors

Ronda Rousey

In August 2008, Rousey competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China in judo. After her judo career, she began climbing the women's ranks in mixed martial arts, ultimately winning the UFC championship. Today, Rousey is a professional wrestler for the WWE while also continuing her acting career.

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