The Legendary Daughters Of Famous Athletes

When it comes to famous athletes, it can be easy to get caught up in everything that comes with them - including their personal lives. Sure, they might be some of the best at their sports, but what about the things they get up to away from the field?

Of course, plenty of athletes have families of their own, but what do they get up to when they’re not cheering on their parents? The legendary daughters of famous athletes have certainly made their own mark on the world, with some even following their dads’ legacies.

Jasmine Jordan now works to help keep Michael Jordan’s brand alive

Michael Jordan is certainly a man who needs no introduction. After all, the former basketball star is a cultural icon and often named as one of the greatest players of all time. In fact, he has no fewer than six NBA Finals Most Valuable Players awards under his belt, as well as 14 NBA All-Star Game selections.

While building a legacy takes years, maintaining one takes dedication - not that it’s scared Jasmine Jordan away. Now, the NBA star’s daughter is working as a field representative for the Jordan brand, and she knows there are challenges. While Jasmine admits people now might not have seen her dad play, she’s keen to bring more women into sports.

Sam Alexis Woods seemingly prefers soccer to golf, unlike Tiger Woods

When it comes to famous golfers, it might be tough to find one more prominent than Tiger Woods. After all, he holds numerous golf records and is tied for first place when it comes to the number of PGA Tour wins. People were on the edge of their seats to see Woods return to the green at the 2022 Masters.

However, Woods had help from his family, including his daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, to recover from his broken ankle. Even her name has a special meaning, as it’s said Woods’ dad would always call him Sam when growing up. A love of sports has also transferred through the family, but it seems Sam prefers soccer to golf.

Brooke Hogan has appeared alongside Hulk Hogan at wrestling events throughout her career

There are wrestlers, and then there’s Hulk Hogan. He might be retired, but Hogan’s name will forever live on in the sport, thanks to his time as one of the most popular in the sport throughout the ‘80s. In fact, it was Hogan who largely helped to make wrestling so popular across the nation during the rise of the sport.

At one point, Brooke Hogan followed her father into the sport by acting as an on-screen personality for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling before it became Impact Wrestling. However, Brooke is more used to working on her music and acting career, appearing in the satire movie ‘L.A. Slasher’ in 2015 and releasing her latest album, ‘The Redemption,’ in 2009.

Christiana Barkley opted for a life in journalism instead of following Charles Barkley into basketball

When you play 16 seasons in the NBA, there’s a good chance your name will always go down in the sport’s history. That’s the case for Charles Barkley, who played with the 76ers, the Phoenix Suns, and the Houston Rockets during his time on the court. Amazingly, Barkley never let his shorter stature hold him back as a power forward.

While she might not have fallen for basketball like her dad, Christiana Barkley has been putting her degree to good use. After graduating in 2017, Christiana has been working as a journalist in New York. Amazingly, Chrisiana’s husband later admitted he wasn’t a sports fan and was more impressed with Charles’ time in the sports comedy movie ‘Space Jam.’

Laila Ali followed Muhammad Ali into the boxing ring and remained undefeated until her retirement

The boxing world stood still in 2016 when it was announced Muhammad Ali had passed away. After all, he is one of the most legendary boxers ever, earning the nickname The Greatest for a reason. From his historic boxing matches to his many feuds, there was nothing that held Ali back as soon as he stepped in the ring.

Now, it’s time for Laila Ali to continue his legacy. Amazingly, she followed her father into the ring in 1999, competing as a super middleweight and light heavyweight. During her eight-year career, Laila remained undefeated, holding the IBA IWBF, WIBA, and WBC titles at various points in her career, earning her the reputation of one of the best female boxers.

Steven Gerrard’s daughter, Lexie Gerrard, has already made quite a social media splash

What happens when you’re named as one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever soccer players? If you’re anything like Steven Gerrard, you know how to make your career go further than ever before. Winning nine trophies throughout his 17 years on the pitch was one thing, but becoming a soccer manager has given Gerrard’s career a new lease on life.

She might be 17 years old, but it seems that Lexie Gerrard already has quite the social media following. Of course, her famous father certainly helps with that, but people seemingly can’t get enough of what the teen is up to. Now, many can’t wait to see what more will come from Lexi as she finds her own career.

Lilly-Ella Gerrard proves that Steven Gerrard’s daughters know how to build quite the online following

Did you know that Steven Gerrard won an impressive three League Cups, two FA Cups, and the UEFA Champions League throughout his time on the field? Gerrard even took home the Man of the Match award at the end of the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final before he retired and started working from the sidelines of the pitch.

It turns out Gerrard has more than one social media-loving daughter, as Lilly-Ella Gerrard has been building quite the following in the last few years. That’s not all. Lilly-Ella has also been linked to Lee Byrne, the son of someone who has been linked closely to an Irish businessman accused of various crimes in the UK.

Avery Schlereth has further football connections away from her father, Mark Schlereth

Appearing in the NFL for 12 seasons was just the start of Mark Schlereth's career. Throughout his time on the field, Schlereth played with both the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos, but retiring from the spot didn't mean it was time to say goodbye to football. Instead, Schelreth turned to sportscasting, as he currently works with Fox Sports.

As for his daughter, Avery Schlereth, it seems she also has football connections in different ways. You might recognize her from the reality show 'Catching Kelce,' where she competed for a chance to date Travis Kelce back in 2016. While she wasn't chosen, Avery says she has no hard feelings toward Kelce, telling TMZ she is still a huge fan.

Alexandria Schlereth didn’t follow Mark Schlereth into sports and opted for a life of acting instead

For years, Mark Schlereth was one to watch on the field after the guard was chosen in the tenth round of the NFL Draft in 1989. However, things weren’t entirely easy for the football legend. After all, he had 29 surgeries throughout his career, including 20 on his knees - 15 of those on his left knee alone.

Still, it turns out he has more than one daughter making headlines away from the sport. Alexandria Schlereth has also dabbled in the limelight, but instead of choosing football, she has opted for acting and producing instead. However, since appearing in the TV show ‘Desire’ in 2008, things have been pretty quiet for Alexandria in the years since.

Sydney Brooke Simpson opted for a life away from the media after O.J. Simpson’s trial of the century

For years, O.J. Simpson was the face of the NFL. After all, he still holds the record for the single-season yards-per-game average - 143.1 yards. While he’s still considered to be one of the best running backs in the sport, that changed in 1994 when Simpson was accused of ending the lives of his ex-wife and her friend.

Sydney Brooke Simpson lost her mother the day Nicole Brown Simpson lost her life and has largely stayed out of the limelight since her father was accused of the crime. Still, it seems that Sydney has been busy working as an event coordinator and starting a real estate business in Florida with her brother in the years since.

Chanel Totti is already used to the fame that comes from being Francesco Totti’s daughter

Playing for Italy’s national team and Roma meant it wasn’t long before Francesco Totti earned a host of soccer fans across his home nation. After all, Totti spent 24 years playing with Roma and became the second-highest scorer ever in Italian league history by scoring a staggering 250 goals and the sixth-highest Italian scorer with 316 goals in all competitions.

She might be 16 years old, but Chanel Totti is already more than used to the fame that’s come her way since she was spotted as Totti’s daughter on the sidelines. With almost half a million followers on Instagram, it appears that people can’t get enough of Chanel’s personal life and all the adventures she shares with her fans.

Bianca La Russa showed sports aren’t reserved for Tony La Russa before she had to retire

It comes to something when your career in MLB spans from 1963 to 2022. With almost 60 years involved in baseball, it might be little wonder that Tony La Russa is such a monumental name in the sport. After all, he has a staggering 2,902 managerial MLB wins, just missing out on the top spot to Connie Mack.

It seems sports is something that runs in this family, as Bianca La Russa was once a cheerleader with the Las Vegas Radiettes, but that came to an unfortunate end when disc degeneration meant Bianca had to quit. Most recently, Bianca spoke about her family cutting ties with the Animal Rescue Foundation due to their views on the foundation’s leadership.

Prakash Padukone’s daughter, Deepika Padukone, is taking the acting world by storm

Badminton is one of the lesser-followed sports, but it has still paved the way for some incredible athletes over the years. Just take Prakash Padukone. He was the first Indian to take home the All England Open Badminton Championships in 1980, the same year that Padukone was ranked as the number one badminton player in the world.

It turns out fame is something this family is used to, as his daughter has become one of the highest-paid actresses in India. Deepika Padukone mainly works in Hindi films and has been named as having one of the nation’s most popular personalities. Perhaps that’s why Deepika has three Filmfare Awards and several other awards to her name?

Stephanie Turner prefers to work with actors over football stars like her dad, Norv Turner

He didn’t play, but Norv Turner might be one of the greatest coaches the NFL has ever seen. After all, he was the offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys during their back-to-back Super Bowl wins in 1992 and ‘93. In fact, Turner has 118 wins to his name, the most of any NFL head coach with a losing record.

Winning awards and titles is nothing new to the Turners, with Stephanie Turner winning the Best Narrative Feature Performance at the Napa Valley Film Festival in 2019 for her movie ‘Justine.’ As well as acting in the film, Stephanie also turned her hand to producing and directing the production, showing just how talented she really is.

Alexandra Stevenson finally met Julius Erving after her own success in tennis

While some know him as Julius Erving, others recognize this basketball star as Dr. J. Whatever the case, Erving was the one to help legitimize the American Basketball Association and was the best-known basketball player in the league when it eventually emerged with the NBA following the 1975/’76 season. Amazingly, Erving enjoyed a 16-season career on the court.

She might not have followed directly in her father’s footsteps, but Alexandra Stevenson is an athlete in her own right. Her sport? Tennis. Alexandra was actually the result of her father’s affair, and they didn’t have much contact growing up. Still, that changed in 1999 when Alexandra reached the semifinals at Wimbledon, with the pair later meeting in 2008.

Gemma Owen might have inspired Michael Owen’s new career with horses

Even though he retired in 2013, Michael Owen is still thought of as one of the best strikers in soccer and the history of the Premier League. That’s alongside Owen’s reputation as none of Liverpool’s best players, something that’s helped by his 163 career goals and 89 international appearances for England. Now, Owen largely works as a racehorse breeder.

There might be a reason that Owen is so interested in horses, as his daughter is an international dressage rider. That’s not all that’s seen Gemma Owens rise to fame. In 2022, she appeared on the British reality show ‘Love Island.’ She even made it to the final, but Gemma and Luca Bish have since gone their separate ways.

Angela Rypien followed closely in quarterback father Mark Rypien's footsteps

Quarterbacks are often hailed as the stand-out stars on the field, and that's how Mark Rypien ended up becoming such a legendary star. Of course, that's teamed with the fact the NFL star became the first Canadian-born quarterback to start in the NFL and win the Super Bowl MVP award at the Super Bowl XXVI.

It turns out that football also caught Angela Rypien's eye, with the star becoming a quarterback all on her own. She got her start in 2011, playing for the Seattle Mist, before moving to the Baltimore Charm and later the Calgary Fillies. Sadly, a lack of coverage of the league didn't help and Angela hasn't played since 2013.

Gina Carano didn’t follow Glenn Carano into football, but she did find fame in MMA

Another quarterback to stand out above the rest was none other than Glenn Carano. For seven seasons, Carano played with the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, earning a ton of fans in 1981 when he replaced an injured Danny White during the Thanksgiving game. Amazingly, Carano helped lead the Cowboys to a 10-9 comeback win as a result.

Although she had no interest in pursuing a career in football, Gina Carano did get bitten by the sporting bug. This time, it was in MMA, where she competed in Strikeforce and EliteXC. In fact, her 7-1 record and popularity in the sport saw Gina become named as the “face of women’s MMA,” something she often brushed off.

Brittny Gastineau chose a very different career from her dad, Mark Gastineau

Using your skills to stand out on the field is nothing new, but there was something about Mark Gastineau’s time as a defensive end that made him one of the quickest and most feared of his generation. For nine years, Gastineau tore up the field with the New York Jets before spending his final year with the BC Lions

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Going in a very different direction is Gastineau’s daughter, Brittny Gastineau. Rather than becoming an athlete, Brittny is known for her time as a model, on reality TV, and being a socialite. Throughout the years, she has worked with some major names, like MAC and walking at New York Fashion Week, before appearing on ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians.’

Kelly Cristina Nascimento  has continued to speak on behalf of her father, Pelé, since his 2022 passing

The most famous soccer player to come from Brazil is none other than Pelé. Of course, his fame wasn’t limited to his home nation, with Pelé often considered to be one of the greatest soccer players of all time. With an average of almost one goal per game, it might not be tough to see why Pelé was so loved.

Losing Pelé in December 2022 was a huge tragedy felt across the world, but perhaps not more by his own family, including his daughter Kelly Cristina Nascimento. As well as being known as the legendary soccer player’s daughter, Kelly is also a singer and songwriter who is known for her public speaking, especially since her father’s passing.

José Mourinho might be a legendary soccer manager, but Matilde Mourinho prefers to focus on her own brands

When it comes to soccer managers, José Mourinho might be one of the most famous of them all. In fact, the British media has long dubbed him The Special One, working with the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Roma in recent years. Amazingly, it all started when Mourinho was a midfielder for seven years.

What do you do when your dad is one of the greatest soccer managers? It turns out Matilde Mourinho didn’t want to follow her father into sport and founded her own jewelry company, Matilde Jewellery, instead. When she’s not working on her brand, Matilde also co-founded Sensus Collective, a pop-up shopping experience that aims to bring various brands together.

Alexa Flutie opted for dance and choreography instead of football like Doug Flutie

Twelve seasons in the NFL seemingly wasn’t enough for quarterback Dough Flutie, who went on to spend another eight seasons in the Canadian Football League and a final season in the United States Football League. In fact, it was during his time with the CFL that Flutie became known as one of the greatest players in the league.

It might not be football, but Alexa Flutie is no stranger to sports. Instead, she works as a dancer and choreographer, often working with cheerleading teams. Just when it seems that Alexa already has her hands full, it turns out this star also finds time to work as a professional model and photographer in her spare time.

Phillippi Sparks' daughter is none other than American Idol winner Jordin Sparks

Playing with the New York Giants is something so many in the NFL aim to do, and it’s something Phillippi Sparks managed for seven years after he joined the NFL in 1992. This came after a successful college career, but things didn’t end there. Sparks eventually moved to the Dallas Cowboys before he retired after nine years on the field.

Did you know Sparks’ daughter is none other than singer Jordin Sparks? She rose to incredible fame after winning season six of the reality show ‘American Idol’ when she was just 17 years old, making her the youngest winner. Now, her songs like ‘No Air’ and ‘Tattoo’ have helped Jordin sell over 10 million singles in the US alone.

Cassie Trammell took a lot of inspiration from Judy Trammell’s time with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are some of the most famous of all time, and we largely have Judy Trammell to thank for their recent success. For years, she was a member of the team before Trammell took over as the head choreographer. In fact, she’s even a part of the reality TV show ‘Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.’

Seeing her mom star with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders was all the inspiration Cassie Trammell needed to try her hand at auditions. In fact, Cassie has been at the studios since she could walk, and even though she gets nervous dancing in front of her mom, Cassie eventually achieved her dream and seemingly loves being a former DCC team member.

Jasmyn Wilkins apparently didn’t want to follow Gerald Wilkins into the NBA

Going from college basketball to the NBA is nothing new, and it’s the career Gerald Wilkins built for himself. However, he was one of the key players for the New York Knicks throughout the ‘80s, making him one of the most notable players on the court. Even better, Wilkins is the second-leading scorer, just behind Patrick Ewing.

While Jasmyn Wilkins had a lot of connections in the world of basketball, it seems sport wasn’t the thing to catch her eye. Instead, she opted for a life as a model, working out of New York in recent years. In fact, things have gone so well for Jasmyn that she has even modeled for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition.

Igor Larionov rose to fame in ice hockey, but Alyonka Larionov prefers a career as a life coach

Ice hockey is a sport that so many love across the world, but it’s hard to find a player and later coach as talented as Igor Larionov. It wasn’t just his skills on the ice that got people talking. Larionov was also the one who forced the Soviet government to allow players to compete in the NHL.

It turns out inspiring others is something that comes naturally to this family. Alyonka Larionov hasn’t chosen ice hockey as her career, but she has taken to working as a mindfulness teacher and life coach. According to her social media, Alyonka even dabbles in interior design on occasion but spends most of her time sharing life tips with her followers.

Nastia Liukin easily recreated Valeri Liukin’s Olympic success in gymnastics

Getting to the Olympics is something so many want to achieve, and it’s a goal Valeri Liukin more than achieved throughout his time as a gymnast. In fact, he was a team and individual champion at the 1988 games. Liukin was also the first man to perform a triple backflip on floor, even getting a move named in his honor.

Gymnastics must be in Nastia Liukin’s blood, as she followed her father into the sport and even made it to the Olympics herself. In fact, she is a five-time Olympic medalist after appearing at the 2008 games. Although she’s retired, Nastia has since turned to training new gymnasts and studying sports management and psychology at college.

Courtney Force took inspiration from John Force’s highly successful drag racing career

There are so many ways to make your name as a racing driver, but it was the AHRA Funny Car and Drag Racing that won John Force’s heart. Being one of the most dominating drag racers in the history of the sport came easy to Force, who has 155 career victories to his name. The best bit?

Several of his family followed Force into the sport. That includes his daughter, Courtney Force, who won her first national event in 2009. That was just the beginning of her career. Eventually, Courtney overtook her sister’s record and became the female driver with the most Funny Car wins in NHRA history before she retired in January 2019.

Deiondra Sanders wanted to step out of Deion Sanders’ legendary MLB and NFL shadow

Why dominate one sport when you can enjoy two instead? That’s seemingly what Deion Sanders thought as he played in both the MLB and NFL over the years. In fact, Sanders appeared at the World Series in 1992 and won two Super Bowl titles, making him the only athlete to play in both during his career.

Although he’s since retired from playing and now works as a coach, Sanders is still a hugely influential name in both sports. What about his daughter? It turns out Deiondra Sanders much prefers life as a content creator and reality TV star instead, appearing in ‘Paradise Hotel’s reboot where Deiondra didn’t want to use her dad’s name for fame.

Rachel Bradshaw stepped away from Terry Bradshaw’s NFL fame to work as a musician instead

Being a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers was more than enough to see Terry Bradshaw become a household name. In that time, Bradshaw played 14 seasons with the team and won four Super Bowl titles in six years, becoming the first quarterback ever to win three - and then four - Super Bowls. That was until his retirement in 1983.

Being in the limelight is nothing new for Rachel Bradshaw, but this time, it’s not through sports. Instead, Rachel found fame as a musician, working as an ambassador for HOTWORX, a type of infrared workout studio, in her spare time. In March 2023, Rachel shared with the world that she had married her “childhood friend,” Chase Lybbert.

Bianca Gascoigne followed Paul Gascoigne into fame but for very different reasons

Soccer has seen some incredibly talented players come and go. Paul Gascoigne is one on the list, with the soccer star being named as one of the best English soccer players of all time. Playing as an attacking midfielder saw him become extremely popular with fans across the world, a legacy that continues to date.

It seems Bianca Gascoigne is also known to love the limelight but for different reasons. After making her name as a glamor model, Bianca quickly turned to reality TV, appearing on the likes of the British shows ‘Love Island’ and ‘Gladiators.’ Amazingly, she’s even appeared on the Italian version of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and the British ‘Celebrity Big Brother.’

Brittany Favre-Mallion revealed her connection to Brett Favre after her game show stint

Having 321 consecutive starts is no easy accomplishment, but with another 297 regular season games, Brett Favre has the most of any NFL player. During his 20 seasons, Favre spent most of his time with the Green Bay Packers, where he became the first player to score 500 touchdowns, 6,000 completions, 10,000 passes, and 70,000 yards.

It turns out Brittany Favre-Mallion prefers to keep herself away from the limelight, not even revealing who her father was until she took part in the reality show ‘Claim to Fame.’ Only once she was eliminated did the world start to learn more about Brittany, discovering she has her law degree and works on her art in her spare time.

Wade Phillips is busy coaching, while Tracy Phillips is busy working as a choreographer and actress

Wade Phillips has worked as the head coach for some huge NFL times during his career, including the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and Denver Broncos. They’re far from the only teams he has helped, with plenty of players taking home the Defensive Player of the Year under Phillips’ knowing training. However, the NFL isn’t the only thing keeping him busy.

Phillips’ daughter, Tracy Phillips, is also one in the limelight, having worked as a choreographer, artistic director, and actress during her career. In fact, she has appeared in a host of music videos - including those for My Chemical Romance, Ricky Martin, Will Smith, The Offspring, The Goo-Goo Dolls, and No Doubt - among her many other credits.

Kristen Saban has used Nick Saban’s knowledge of football to build an incredible career

Even though he’s been coaching football at the University of Alabama since 2007, Nick Saba made a name for himself in the NFL, where he was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Throughout his time behind the scenes, Saban has earned a host of coaching awards, becoming the first to win a national championship with two different FBS schools.

She doesn’t play football herself, but Kristen Saban has taken a lot of inspiration from her father. In fact, she was a cheerleader during her time at school and even worked as a student assistant alongside Saban. That was until Kristen found the niche of sports event planning and now works with the organization Bruno Event Team.

Tanita Strahan feels that not living with Michael Strahan helped to keep her grounded as a child

Appearing in the NFL with the New York Giants for an incredible 15 years more than put Michael Strahan’s name on the map. However it’s working as a football analyst in recent years that has made Strahan even more of a household name. After all, ‘Live! with Kelly and Michael’ earned him not one but two Daytime Emmy Awards.

Tanita Strahan is Michael’s eldest child, but when he split from his first wife, Tanita moved to Germany to be with her mother. Eventually, she moved back to the US, but Tanita admits that living in Europe really helped to keep her grounded. Now, Tanita describes herself as a visual artist and illustrator specializing in ink, watercolor, and acrylic.

Dalma Maradona got to use Diego Maradona’s soccer skills to get her acting career off the ground

While it can be easy to throw around, it’s hard to deny Maradona is one of the greatest soccer players the sport’s ever seen. In fact, he was one of two players to take home the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. Even among all his talent, it was his free-kick skills that really made Maradona stand out.

Believe it or not, but Dalma Maradona was just nine years old when she first acted, appearing in a TV series that told the story of child soccer players at a neighborhood club. Of course, Dalma could take a lot of inspiration from her father. Acting is something that’s continued to be Dalma’s passion and career ever since.

Kendall Jenner has shared a lot of her life with the media, like her father, Caitlyn Jenner

Even though Caitlyn Jenner started out as a football player, a recurring knee injury meant she had to change sports. Eventually, she landed on a decathlon career, peaking with her appearance at the Summer Olympics in 1976. As well as winning the gold medal, Caitlyn also set a third successive world record and went down as a national hero.

Still, it’s Caitlyn’s daughter, Kendall Jenner, who has really got people talking in recent years. In 2017, she was the one to knock Gisele Bündcen off the top spot in 15 years as the highest-paid model in the world. Of course, plenty of people know Kendal from her time in her family’s reality TV show, ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians.’

Paulina Gretzky is used to spending time with athletes, thanks to her father, Wayne Gretzky

With a nickname like The Great One, it might be little wonder Wayne Gretzky is one of the most famous ice hockey players. After all, he spent 20 seasons with the NHL after first taking to the ice in 1979. During that time, Gretzky played with the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers.

Still, now, it’s the time for Paulina Gretzky to shine. It seems the star is used to spending time with athletes, as she is now married to golfer Dustin Johnson. However, after years of working as a model, Paulina told Kind Magazine that she is ready for “my new chapter” as she is “evolving,” without sharing precisely what’s in store.

Mya Lesnar has proven that breaking records isn’t just reserved for her father, Brock Lesnar

Like plenty of wrestlers, Brock Lesnar started out in the UFC before transitioning to wrestling, but did you know he was once a football player, too? That’s not all. With such an impressive record behind him, Lesnar is the only person to have won all the heavyweight championships in the NCAA, NJPW, UFC, and WWE - quite the achievement.

It appears that breaking records runs in the family, as Mya Lesnar became an overnight sensation thanks to her time as a track-and-field athlete at Colorado State. Securing first place in the weight throw with a distance of 69.2 feet was one thing, but breaking the school’s record with a 60.7-foot shot put throw was something else.

Simone Alexandra Johnson was more than ready to follow The Rock into wrestling

For eight years, most of us knew Dwayne Johnson by his ring name, The Rock. After all, he helped bring the WWF to life throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, but things didn’t last. After retiring from the sport, Johnson turned to acting, grossing $10.5 billion worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing and paid actors.

Like her father, Simone Alexandra Johnson decided to follow Johnson into the ring. The latest wrestler comes from a long line of wrestlers in her family, ultimately landing on the ring name Ava Raine. After years of work, she finally made her debut in 2022, with The Rock there to show his support for his daughter and her career.