2017 has been the year of women being bold, badass and beautiful. To celebrate, we’ve rounded up impactful Instagram posts from our favorite female celebs who have inspired us in so many ways. Ready to be shook by the empowerment?
January: RiRi Celebrates Women
Rihanna started the year off with an empowering and inspiring post at the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. Her caption, “So proud to be a woman” has been our motto all year long.
February: Beyonce’s Pregnancy Announcement
Beyonce broke the internet with her extravagant floral pregnancy announcement while carrying twins Rumi and Sir. Her photo was the perfect portrayal of the beauty of pregnancy and motherhood. (She also re-broke the internet with this post-birth photo featuring the newborn twins.)
March: Zendaya on International Women’s Day
Outspoken activist and actress Zendaya shared this photo on International Women’s Day, reminding us to always be “Feminist AF.”
April: Ariel Winter’s Body Positivity
Ariel Winter shares a photo in a butt-bearing outfit, which was followed by another post weeks later shutting down online body shamers and cyberbullies.
May: Ariana Grande’s Words for Manchester
Ariana Grande shared an emotional and empathic post for her fans after the tragic bombing at her concert in Manchester, London. Ariana paused her Dangerous Woman tour and held the One Love Manchester Benefit Concert to raise proceeds for the victims.
June: Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman
Gal Gadot shared this fierce post from The Hollywood Reporter after the release of Wonder Woman. The actress reminds us of how fearless she is in her role in the female-directed film (which Gal filmed while pregnant!).
July: Ashley Graham on National Bikini Day
Plus-sized model and body positivity advocate Ashley Graham often speaks out for plus-sized women to celebrate their bodies and curves. The model celebrated National Bikini Day in July with a fearless and fun photo.
August: Serena Williams Pregnant Vogue Shoot
Serena William has always encouraged women to be strong and sexy through her athletic career. In August, she also showed the strength that she carried during her pregnancy.
September: Selena Gomez’s Kidney Transplant
Selena Gomez shared a heartfelt hospital photo with her friend Francia Raisa after their kidney transplant surgery. Selena later thanked Francia again in her Billboard Woman of the Year Speech.
September Honorable Mention: Fenty Beauty Teaser
Rihanna dropped the promo video for the launch of Fenty Beauty, and the world of cosmetics has never been the same.
October: Demi Lovato’s #SimplyComplicated Documentary Trailer
Demi Lovato shared the trailer for her personal documentary, #SimplyComplicated, where she empowered many people by sharing her battle with drugs, depression and self-harm.
November: Ming Xi’s Inspiring Runway Fall
Victoria Secret model Ming Xi shared an inspiring post after her unedited fall on the runway during the 2017 Victoria Secret Fashion Show. The “fallen Angel” charmed us with her humble and gracious caption.
December: Gabrielle Unions Everything
Gabrielle Union has inspired us numerous times this year with the release of her new hair care products, publication of her book of empowering essays and her uplifting posts and donations to two female anchors who were body-shamed. Gabrielle is showing us that boss babe power isn’t ending with 2017.