Drafted #1 overall in 2016, she exploded onto the WNBA scene: Rookie of the Year, two-time league MVP (2018, 2023), and three-time WNBA Champion. In 2024, she led the New York Liberty to their first-ever championship. Her international record is just as commanding—three Olympic gold medals, three FIBA World Cup titles, and two EuroLeague championships make her a global icon.

But Stewie’s legacy is bigger than basketball. As a mother of two, she speaks openly about how parenting has sharpened her mindset and expanded her mission. She’s a powerful advocate for gender equity, athlete empowerment, and mental health—serving as Vice President of the WNBPA and co-founding Unrivaled, a bold new 3v3 league for elite women’s players that puts power (and pay) back into athletes’ hands.

In 2023, she founded the Breanna Stewart Foundation, a collective initiative in partnership with Athletes for Impact, rooted in her hometown of Syracuse. The foundation is committed to supporting young people and families in the region—focusing on health, development, and community-building in Syracuse.

Her cultural impact matches her athletic dominance. She’s a bold force in fashion, advocating for genderless, expressive style. From tailored streetwear to luxe athleisure, she challenges norms and owns every look—most notably on the carpet at the Met Gala. Her signature shoe with Puma—the Stewie 1—broke a decade-long drought in the women’s game and was designed for all athletes, setting a new standard in performance and inclusion.

She’s been named to TIME100 (2025), honored by Sports Illustrated as 2020 Sportsperson of the Year, and featured in Forbes 30 Under 30. She’s not just a face of the WNBA—she’s a builder of something far bigger.