From Lebron James to Ronda Rousey: When athletes got major movie roles in Hollywood

Sports and movies are often regarded as two pillars of modern-day entertainment. two worlds are miles apart from each or in terms of what y do and how y are portrayed. However, sports stars often make it to big screen and bag some teworthy roles. Fans of se sports stars get delighted to watch ir icons on big screen and often flock to watch m don a different avatar. Here are some films that gave major roles to sportspersons in movies.

 Times when athletes got major movie roles in Hollywood

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Brooke Ence

Superhero movies are often made on a big budget and have loads of action and drama in m. Brooke Ence featured in blockbuster film Wonder Woman. Brooke Ence is a champion CrossFit athlete. In movie, Brooke was seen battling Nazis who attacked myscira. Ence said in an interview that playing that role in film was one of most significant moments of her career.

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Lebron James

Judd Apatow directed comedy Trainwreck was a hit in 2015. film starred Amy Schumer and Bill Hader, along with a couple of very famous athletes. John Cena too appeared in film as one of Schumer's character's dates. However John played a character in film, but Lebron stole show with every scene he appeared in. basketball star played himself in film but a rar hilarious over--top version of his true self.

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Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey gained immense fame after she made UFC women's division big eugh to main event Pay Per View. UFC legend appeared in Furious 7 as one of henchmen for antagonist in film. This was her second film after Expendables 3 in 2014, at time she was UFC Champion. Rousey n moved on to WWE and appeared in a major role in movie Mile 22.

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