Ronda Rousey took the world by storm from the moment she became one of the first two women to compete in the UFC on Feb. 23, 2013. She was an instant sensation and a force inside the octagon, racking up six consecutive women’s bantamweight title defenses. Her work didn’t go unnoticed outside of the MMA world, which turned her into a mainstream star and afforded her movie roles that would land her on many red carpets. Take a look back at these images. (Photos via Associated Press and Getty Images)
Actor Kellan Lutz, left, and Ronda Rousey, from the movie The Expendables 3, arrive for the…
The cast of The Expendables 3, from left, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, Sylvester Stallone, Ronda Rousey…
Ronda Rousey arrives at the premiere of "The Expendables 3" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday,…
Ronda Rousey arrives at the premiere of "The Expendables 3" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday,…
Ronda Rousey arrives at the premiere of "The Expendables 3" at TCL Chinese Theatre on Monday,…
U.S. actors, from left, Sylvester Stallone, Ronda Rousey and Arnold Schwarzenegger chat on the red carpet…
Ludacris, left, and Ronda Rousey arrive at the premiere of "Furious 7" at the TCL Chinese…
Ronda Rousey arrives at the premiere of "Furious 7" at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on…
HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 01: Actress Ronda Rousey arrives at Universal Pictures Premiere of 'Furious 7''…
Ronda Rousey arrives at the premiere of "Furious 7" at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on…
Ronda Rousey arrives at the LA Premiere Of "Entourage" at the Regency Village Theatre on Monday,…
Ronda Rousey seen at Warner Bros. Premiere of "Entourage" held at Regency Village Theatre on Monday,…
Ronda Rousey seen at Warner Bros. Premiere of "Entourage" held at Regency Village Theatre on Monday,…
Ronda Rousey arrives at the LA Premiere Of "Entourage" at the Regency Village Theatre on Monday,…
WESTWOOD, CA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Johnny Alves, Ronda Rousey and Kevin Dillon attend the premiere…
WESTWOOD, CA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Actors Jerry Ferrara, Ronda Rousey and Jeremy Piven attend the…
American mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater on…
American mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater on…
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 12: MMA fighter Ronda Rousey appears on the red carpet of…
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, MMA fighter Ronda…
WESTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 09: Ronda Rousey attends the premiere of STX Films' "Mile 22" at…
WESTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 09: Ronda Rousey attends the premiere of STX Films' "Mile 22" at…
WESTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 09: Julia De Mars (L) and Ronda Rousey attend the premiere of…
WESTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 09: Ronda Rousey attends the Premiere Of STX Films' "Mile 22" at…
WESTWOOD, CA - AUGUST 09: Lauren Cohan and Ronda Rousey attends the Premiere Of STX Films'…
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Ronda Rousey attends LA Family Housing Annual LAFH Awards And…
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey attends LA Family Housing Annual…
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey attends LA Family Housing Annual…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Dan "Mache" Gamache (L) and Ronda Rousey attend Mortal Kombat…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Ronda Rousey (L) backstage with artist Plastic Cell at Mortal…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Ronda Rousey (L) backstage with artist Bosslogic at Mortal Kombat…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: (L-R) Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios and Co-Creator of Mortal…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01:Ronda Rousey attends FOX's Stars On Mars "The Mars Bar" VIP red…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01:Ronda Rousey attends FOX's Stars On Mars "The Mars Bar" VIP red…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01:Ronda Rousey attends FOX's Stars On Mars "The Mars Bar" VIP red…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01:Ronda Rousey attends FOX's Stars On Mars "The Mars Bar" VIP red…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01:Ronda Rousey attends FOX's Stars On Mars "The Mars Bar" VIP red…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey attend FOX's Stars On Mars…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: (L-R) Travis Browne and Ronda Rousey attend FOX's Stars On Mars…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: Ronda Rousey attends FOX's Stars On Mars "The Mars Bar" VIP…
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: Ronda Rousey attends FOX's Stars On Mars "The Mars Bar" VIP…