40+ Talented Female Athletes That Have Dominated the Red Carpet

Not only have these women shocked the world with their endless talent but they've also left people stunned when walking the red carpet. These athletes could have easily been supermodels and you'll see why if you keep reading...

Known as one of the most famous race car drivers of all time, Danica Patrick is an absolute media sensation and - let's be honest - fan favorite. Throughout the years, Patrick has not only broken the gender barrier in NASCAR but she's also paved the way for women in the sport. Patrick became one of the most successful women in the history of American open-wheel racing after zooming her way to victory in the 2008 Indy Japan 300, the only win by a woman in an IndyCar Series race. When she's not shredding rubber, Patrick is evidently lighting up the red carpet.

Hailing from Ireland, Becky Lynch is a professional wrestler and absolute powerhouse of a woman. From a young age, she took an interest in professional wrestling when she began watching with her brother, Richy - who later wrestled under the ring name Gonzo de Mondo. After taking some time off due to a severe head injury in 2006, Lynch returned to the ring in 2018. A year later, Lynch set the record for the longest reign as Raw Women's Champion at 399 days. She has since gone on a hiatus after announcing in May 2020 that she and Seth Rollins are expecting their first child together.

In August 2005, she became the top-ranked female tennis player in the world for the first time when she was just 18 years old. Since the start of her career, Maria Sharapova won five Grand Slam titles - two at the French Open and one each at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open. Aside from those titles, Sharapova made her way to become an Olympic medalist, having won a silver medal in women's singles at the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London. In February 2020, Sharapova announced her retirement from tennis.

Paige Spiranac is known for more than just her golf skills. After initially creating social media accounts to post trick-shot videos, she basically became an overnight sensation, gaining two million Instagram followers by 2018. Spiranac played golf for both the University of Arizona and San Diego State University, winning All-Mountain West Conference honors during the 2012/13 and 2013/14 seasons. A bombshell on and off the field, it's clear that Spiranac is a natural when it comes to walking the red carpet.