Emma Watson: Truly the most magical woman in the world, Emma Watson has a humble and poised presence about her. From her very first claim to fame as the brilliant and independent Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films to her latest #HeForShe campaign calling for the equality of sexes with the help of the United Nations, she is utterly stunning.
Michelle Obama: The first African American First Lady has worked to support military families, helped working women balance career and family, promoted the arts and arts education and tackled child obesity. She battled racism and sexism throughout her youth but never let the opinions of others hold her back. A Princeton University and Harvard Law School grad, Michelle Obama has inspired America’s women to value their education and professional path, along with their family and personal passions.
Beyoncé: She once said, “I think a beautiful woman is someone who is confident but not competitive with other women – someone who is warm to everyone. Because my mother told me ever since I can remember that beauty is from within, that looks will fade, I have always been aware that you have to have something deeper to be really beautiful.” Her most recent performance at the VMAs, where the word “feminist” was lit up in gigantic letters behind her, proves that she is a multi-faceted woman: a mother, a wife, a performer and an icon.
Oprah Winfrey: The world’s first self-made billionaire rose from being unimaginably poor – her family had no flushing toilets and they could rarely afford to buy Oprah shoes. Using her past as fuel for her future, she has donated obscene amounts of money to numerous charities, including a school she built in South Africa, education grants and victims of Hurricane Katrina. Her philanthropy is just one of the many qualities that makes her one of the loveliest personalities on television.
Hillary Clinton: Our US Secretary of State is dedicated to women’s rights across the globe. She is tough, brilliant and composed in the face of opposition. The media has torn her apart, but her actions speak louder than their words. With degrees from Wellesley and Yale, Clinton is well educated and well spoken. She once replied, “Would you ask a man that question?” when asked asked by a reporter which designer she was wearing.”