Women's Power: 10 Feminist Stars

Feminism has long ceased to be perceived as a dirty word, and famous actors are increasingly speaking out in defense of women's rights. In addition, more and more famous men are now joining the movement.

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1. Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joe has long considered himself a feminist. He is sure that women have been undeservedly placed in such a position. The actor intends to talk about gender equality in detail in the new issue of the hitRECord show. He recorded a short commercial for a production company, where he explained his attitude towards feminism and asked viewers to think about this phenomenon. “Your gender should not determine who you become, who you can be,” Gordon-Levitt explained.

2. Emma Watson

The actress considers it her mission to involve men in the fight for equal rights. The young 'Harry Potter star speaks boldly at the UN about gender equality. “The one who believes that feminism obliges women to follow a certain lifestyle is wrong, on the contrary, it gives a choice,” says the actress. Emma is the founder of a book club for feminists, where, together with like-minded people, she analyzes current literature. In addition, many women who have been victims of sexual violence in the workplace have taken advantage of the free legal advice that Watson has created.

3. Reese Witherspoon

Reese decided to fight for women's rights back in 2001, after filming in the movie Legally Blonde. Reese later founded a production center called Pacific Standard. The center directed the creation of such popular films and series as "Big Little Lies", "Gone Girl", and "And Wild". In all the films, women were selected for the main roles. Thus, through feature films, Reese and her team clearly showed the viewer what respect for fair sex means and what a woman is capable of.

4. Keira Knightley

Knightley consciously chooses the roles of strong women who resist the foundations of a patriarchal society. In 2004, she was publicly outraged by the photoshopped breasts on the posters for the film "King Arthur". In 2018, Knightley wrote an article entitled "The Weaker Sex", which was included in the book Feminists Don't Wear Pink. She also mercilessly criticized the Duchess of Cambridge Catherine for the fact that she went to the press seven hours after she gave birth to a child. “No woman will do styling and make-up immediately after giving birth. Yes, this is not necessary! A woman after childbirth should rest and recover comfortably, ”Knightley was indignant.

5. Angelina Jolie

Goodwill Ambassador, actress, and director has long been known for her charitable work. She underwent a bilateral mastectomy in 2013 and wrote an essay about it. The actress and director devote a lot of time to the fight for women's rights. She cooperates with the UN, but not everyone knows that Angelina pays special attention to vulnerable women in her charity company.

6. Madonna

Madonna is an icon of feminism, a source of strength for women around the world. Her position in the feminist movement has motivated sociologists and women's scholars to conduct research in this area. In 1990, Professor Camille Paglia called the singer "the future of feminism." And Professor Sat Jally called her a sacred “feminist icon.” Madonna has become the most popular example of femininity.

7. Jessica Chastain

The actress is one of those who are always ready to stand up for women's rights. She pays special attention to those who have suffered from domestic violence and unfair treatment. In Jessica's repertoire, there are no films where she plays heroines, in some way inferior to men. She was not happy that Sofia Coppola became the second woman in the festival's history to win the Best Director award. “This experience showed me how the world looks at women,” said the actress.

8. Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep began to show her commitment to the ideas of feminism at a young age. Throughout her career, she preferred to play the roles of a strong, strong-willed, and independent woman. Such heroines are not popular in Hollywood, probably because men are not satisfied with the realization that a woman can be no worse than them and can achieve great success in the role of leader.

9. Elliot Page

In 2014, the actor admitted to being gay. His confession caused a storm of discussion and became one of the most scandalous events. Elliot also calls herself a feminist, denounces patriarchy, and boldly speaks out against the infringement of women's rights.

10. Beyoncé

Beyoncé has often been accused of being pure PR for her feminist views. However, arguments about gender equality must be heard. No less significant is her appearance at the Video Music Awards MTV, where she presented her new composition, and behind her was a huge inscription FEMINIST.