2023 Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame - Round 1

Jules Paxton

TV Show/Movie Appeared: Bend it Like Beckham (2002)
Actor/Actress: Keira Knightly
Position Portrayed: Striker
Played For:: Hounslow Harriers
Why you should vote:: It was a strong role, both for acting and for our sports related purposes.
Why you should not vote:: More people probably watched this movie than watched women’s soccer.
As Jules Paxton in Bend it Like Beckham, Keira Knightley broke out in a great role which was not standard “best friend” fare. She was spunky, athletic and despite not having top billing, was the “Alpha Female” in the flick. We are not sure if anyone from this movie will get inducted into the Hall of Fame, but if one does, we suspect it will Knightley.