“I was in a weight-cutting sport, in judo, so I had to be a certain weight on a deadline. It kind of pushed me into having a really unhealthy relationship with food in my teens. I felt like if I wasn't exactly on weight, I wasn't good-looking.”

American actress, retired professional wrestler, former judoka, and former mixed martial artist

Ronda Jean Rousey is an American actress, retired professional wrestler, and former judoka and mixed martial artist. She is best known for her work in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and WWE. Rousey built her public profile through combat sports before moving into acting and professional wrestling. Her name is most closely tied to her years in the UFC and WWE, where she became widely known outside judo and mixed martial arts.