Simone de Beauvoir faced several personal hurdles as a philosopher, primarily gender-based discrimination and societal expectations. As a prominent figure in the existentialist movement, she struggled against the constraints of traditional gender roles that limited women’s potential. Her relationship with Jean-Paul Sartre often overshadowed her accomplishments, making it challenging for her voice to be recognized independently. Despite these obstacles, de Beauvoir produced influential works like "The Second Sex," exploring women's oppression and asserting their right to freedom, ultimately contributing to feminist philosophy.