Andrea Constand is a Canadian former basketball player and massage therapist. She gained national attention for her allegations against Bill Cosby, claiming that he sexually assaulted her in 2004. Constand's case became a pivotal moment in the #MeToo movement, highlighting issues of sexual violence and accountability. In 2015, Constand filed a civil lawsuit against Cosby, which was settled in 2017. Her testimony was crucial in the criminal trial that led to Cosby's conviction in 2017, although that conviction was later overturned in 2021. Constand's courage in speaking out has inspired many survivors of sexual assault.