With
so many successful, inspiring celebrities today, young girls and
women have plenty of female role models to look up to. From actresses
to politicians, CEO’s to journalists, there are so many women
making a difference in awe-inspiring ways. These ladies are working
hard in their careers and are making wonderful strides for women in
their industries. To learn more about some of the most amazing women
on the plant, check out these 8 modern day inspiring celebrity female
role models.
Tina
Fey
Tina
Fey had already amassed a successful actress on screen, but has
become a powerhouse off screen as creator of major hits like The
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She is also an advocate for women’s
rights and has worked to shed light on male egotism in the
entertainment industry and the hardships for women in Hollywood.
Rihanna
Rihanna
has established herself well in the entertainment industry, as a
successful music artist, and has even dabbled in acting. As of late,
she has been totally rocking the beauty industry with her makeup line
Fenty Beauty, which features inclusive shades for all skin tones.
Serena
Williams
Serena’s
amazing career in tennis has cemented her as one of the most talented
and successful athletes of all time. She uses her popularity to bring
awareness to breast cancer and other issues, as well as advocate for
women’s equality. After dealing with her own complications with her
pregnancy, she has started a mission to bring awareness to the
dangers of child birth for African American women.
Chrissy
Teigen
Chrissy
Teigen rose to prominence first as a swimsuit model, but has
established an entertainment career with shows like Lip Sync Battle
and FabLife with Tyra Banks. Her transparency with her personal
struggles has made her one of the most influential celebs of our
time, openly discussing her battles with postpartum depression, body
confidence and more.
Amy
Poehler
Actress
Amy Poehler has become one of the funniest women in Hollywood,
starring in popular shows like Parks and Recreation. She has used her
fame to advocate for women to dream big and work hard towards their
dreams. She has also participated in various charity initiatives like
the Worldwide Orphans Foundation, and gives speeches around the world
to aid in bringing heightened awareness to child abandonment.
Ellen
Degeneres
Ellen
has been making strides for women since the 90’s when she became
one of the first female comedians to come out and still sustain a
successful career in comedy and daytime television.
Michelle
Obama
Not
only did Michelle Obama make history as the first African American
First Lady of the United States, but she has continued to use her
platform and visibility for good after her husband’s presidency.
She has started several initiatives for childhood obesity, veteran
affairs, and low-income families.
Jameela
Jamil
Jameela Jamil has amassed considerable notoriety for her role in NBC’s “The Good Place,” and went on to use her platform to advocate for female empowerment and body positivity. She uses social media as a means to hold other celebs accountable for selling bogus products to unsuspecting fans.
