Today’s female athletes are showing us what it really means to be a sports powerhouse. They are making huge history in their respective sports, competing on the grandest of stages (i.e. the Olympics), and uplifting the next generation of sports professionals in the process. That being said, these athletes’ influence extends far beyond the field (or court), with many of them making waves in the beauty industry (with huge deals ensuing).
From Simone Biles to Serena Williams, countless players have leveraged the platform to launch thoughtful beauty brands, secure major partnerships, or learn how to achieve game-day glamor. I simply show off what I’m doing. In doing so, they boldly prove that athleticism and a love of beauty are not contradictory, but rather complementary expressions of authenticity, self-expression, and confidence. Read on to find out which athletes you should follow for next-level beauty inspiration.