Beyoncé
Born: September 4, 1981
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actress
Known for: Grammy-winning music, empowering lyrics and performances
Serena Williams
Born: September 26, 1981
Occupation: Tennis player
Known for: Record-breaking career, powerful playing style, 23 Grand Slam singles titles
Beyoncé is a singer, but Serena Williams is neither a singer nor an actress. Both Beyoncé and Serena Williams were born in 1981. Either Beyoncé or Serena Williams could be considered influential in their respective fields.
