Billie Jean King ‘would Like A Child’ (Press, 26 May 1981)

In a recent interview with "People" magazine, Larry King revealed that his wife, renowned tennis star Billie Jean King, does not identify as a lesbian. He mentioned her desire to have children, stating, “she’d like to have a child if she can work it out for a time.” He expressed disappointment that they have never had children together, highlighting that he partially blames himself for the situation. The couple's busy schedules, with Billie Jean focusing on her tennis career and Larry on organising women's tennis, led to significant time apart. Billie Jean King, who is 37 years old and a Wimbledon champion, has recently found herself in the public eye due to a legal dispute. Her former secretary, Marilyn Barnett, has filed a lawsuit seeking financial support after admitting to a lesbian affair with Mrs King. Reflecting on their life choices, Larry remarked that they should have focused on starting a family earlier, suggesting that their decision to prioritise careers instead of settling down contributed to the complexities that followed. Despite the challenges, Billie Jean acknowledged the difficulty of balancing her hectic career with personal desires, indicating that she had to make some tough choices along the way. While she did not commit to timeline regarding motherhood, she mentioned, “If I want to have a baby, I better get this show on the road,” signalling that she may consider having children in the future.

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