“People can say I am a terrible role model because I swear all the time or that I fight people. Look, I don't want little girls to have the same ambitions as me. I want them to know that it is O.K. to be ambitious. I want them to know that it is O.K. to say whatever it is that is on their mind.”

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.