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Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill (born May 5, 1983) is a British actor. He is known for his portrayal of Charles Brandon in Showtime's The Tudors (2007–2010), DC Comics character Superman in the DC Extended Universe, Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix fantasy series The Witcher (2019–present), as well as Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix film Enola Holmes (2020). Cavill began his career with roles in the feature adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) and I Capture the Castle (2003). He later portrayed supporting roles in several television series, including BBC's The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, ITV's Midsomer Murders, and Showtime's The Tudors. He has since appeared in numerous major studio films, such as Tristan & Isolde (2006), Stardust (2007), Blood Creek (2009), Immortals (2011), The Cold Light of Day (2012), Sand Castle (2017) and Night Hunter (2018). Cavill gained international recognition with his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe superhero films Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017). He also starred in the action spy films The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) and Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018). Description above from the Wikipedia article Henry Cavill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Henry Cavill
Jimmy Connors
for Jimmy Connors in Battle of the Sexes: Legends of tennis
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In 1973, tennis becomes a cultural battleground. Former champion and provocateur Bobby Riggs claims that even past his prime, a man can defeat the world’s best women. When he beats Margaret Court, the victory is seized upon as proof, igniting a national debate far beyond sport. The response comes from Billie Jean King. Under immense public pressure, King accepts Riggs’s challenge in a nationally televised match watched by millions. Her victory is celebrated as a final verdict, not just in tennis, but in culture itself. Yet the question does not disappear. In 1975, California hosts the Challenge of the Sexes, where Virginia Wade faces Björn Borg and Evonne Goolagong Cawley plays Ilie Năstase. These quieter, highly competitive exhibitions complicate the narrative, shows that outcomes are shaped by surface, style, context as much as gender. As the sport evolves, so does the debate. In the 1980s, Martina Navratilova emerges as the defining figure of her era. In a mixed-doubles exhibition, Navratilova and Pam Shriver defeat Vitas Gerulaitis and an aging Riggs, underscoring how rules and format redefine fairness. 19 years after the original, the battle returns one last time. In 1992, outside Caesars Palace in Vegas, Battle of Champions pits Jimmy Connors against Navratilova. Promoters call it war, Navratilova a battle of egos. Amid rumors, bravado, and history’s weight, Connors wins in straight sets. Battle is not an about proving who is better and equality does not mean sameness
