Sammie BList RulesVote up the women who are having the biggest impact in 2021.
We've finally made it to 2021, and it's shaping up to be a year full of women of impact. Influential women can be found leading us this year in politics, business, sports, entertainment, philanthropy, science, environmental conservation and even in space!
Which women are taking over in 2021? For starters, the year has kicked off with new inspiring women leaders in the White House, including First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who has made history as the first female Vice President in the U.S. and first woman of color to hold the position. Astronaut Kayla Barron is another woman of impact set to make history, chosen by NASA to become the first woman to walk on the moon in just a few years.
Dominating in sports is tennis player Serena Williams who could potentially beat the record for most Grand Slam titles this year, and Naomi Osaka who is currently the reigning US Open champion winning her second US Open title in 2020. Greta Thunberg is amongst the most famous women in the world as she continues to bring attention to the world's environmental issues. The entertainment realm is packed full of women with influence such as Oprah, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande, that last of whom is currently the most followed woman on Instagram.
Who is the most impactful woman of 2021? Here is the list of the most influential women today who have made their mark in a positive way. Vote for the most inspirational women of 2021 and feel free to add female role models to the list who have had a positive impact in the world!
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11778Michelle Obama
1964-01-17Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama (née Robinson; born January 17, 1964) is an American lawyer, university administrator and writer, who was the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She... more2
8754Taylor Swift
1989-12-13Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for narrative songs about her personal life, which have received widespread media coverage. Born and raised... more- 39262
Serena Williams
1981-09-26Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, United States of America
Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American professional tennis player and former world No. 1. The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) ranked her world No. 1 in singles on eight... more - 48052
Jacinda Ardern
1980-07-26Birthplace: Hamilton, New Zealand
Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern (; born 26 July 1980) is a New Zealand politician serving since 26 October 2017 as the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand. She has also served as the Leader of the Labour... more - 56437
Naomi Osaka
1997-10-16Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Naomi Osaka (born October 16, 1997) is a Japanese professional tennis player. Osaka has been ranked No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), and is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles.
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Beyoncé Knowles
1981-09-04Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions... more - 712095
Kamala Harris
1964-10-20Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States of America
Kamala Devi Harris (born October 20, 1964) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 49th vice president of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, Harris is the second African... more - 87048
Dolly Parton
1946-01-19Birthplace: Sevierville, Tennessee, United States of America
Alternative Name: D. Parton, Dolly
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work... more - 96442
Rihanna
1988-02-20Birthplace: Saint Michael Parish, Barbados
Robyn Rihanna Fenty (born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, record producer, businesswoman, fashion designer, actress and philanthropist. She is known for embracing various... more - 105735
Betty White
1922-01-17Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Betty Marion White Ludden (born January 17, 1922) is an American actress and comedian, with the longest television career of any entertainer, spanning 80 years. Regarded as a pioneer of television,... more - 115838
Angela Merkel
1954-07-17Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany
Angela Dorothea Merkel (, German: [aŋˈɡeːla ˈmɛɐ̯kl̩]; née Kasner; born 17 July 1954) is a German politician serving as Chancellor of Germany since 2005. She served as the leader of the centre-right... more - 126244
Lizzo
1988-04-27Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Melissa Jefferson (born April 27, 1988), better known by her stage name Lizzo, is an American alternative hip hop artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a founding member of indie hip hop... more - 137155
Billie Eilish
2001-12-18Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell (born December 18, 2001), known professionally as Billie Eilish, is an American singer and songwriter signed to Interscope Records. Her first experience with... more - 147764
Stacey Abrams
1973-12-09Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin
Stacey Y. Abrams is the House Minority Leader for the Georgia General Assembly and State Representative for the 89th House District. She is a member of the Democratic Party.... more - 155034
Tyra Banks
1973-12-04Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973), also known as BanX, is an American television personality, producer, businesswoman, actress, author, model, and occasional singer. Born in Inglewood,... more - 164832
Sonia Sotomayor
1954-06-25Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Sonia Maria Sotomayor (Spanish: [ˈsonja sotomaˈʝoɾ]; born June 25, 1954) is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, appointed by President Barack Obama in May 2009 and... more - 174125
Kayla Barron
1987-09-19Birthplace: Pocatello, ID
Kayla Jane Barron (born September 19, 1987) is an American submarine warfare officer and NASA astronaut.
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Katie Sowers
1986-08-07Birthplace: Hesston, Kansas
Katie Sowers (born August 7, 1986) is an American football assistant coach. She has been an offensive assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers since 2017. Sowers began her American football... more - 194835
Regina King
1971-01-15Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Regina Rene King (born January 15, 1971) is an American actress and director. She is the recipient of several awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four acting Primetime Emmy... more - 205544
Ariana Grande
1993-06-26Birthplace: Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Ariana Grande (born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. A multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist, she is known for her wide vocal range, which critics have... more - 214532
Megan Thee Stallion
1995-02-15Birthplace: Bexar County, TX
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion (pronounced "Megan the Stallion"), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Originally from Houston,... more - 223724
Ashley Graham
1988-01-01Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Ashley Graham (born October 30, 1987) is an American plus-size model and television presenter.... more - 235040
Jada Pinkett Smith
1971-09-18Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Alternative Name: Jada Pinkett Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith (born September 18, 1971) is an American actress, comedian, singer-songwriter, screenwriter and businesswoman. She began her acting career in 1990, with a guest appearance on the... more - 243725
Indra Nooyi
1955-10-28Birthplace: Chennai, India
Indra Nooyi (née Krishnamurthy; born 28 October 1955) is an Indian American business executive, serving on the board of directors of Amazon, the largest eCommerce business in the world by net... more - 253725
Ilhan Omar
1982-10-04Birthplace: Mogadishu, Somalia
Ilhan Abdullahi Omar (born October 4, 1982) is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2019. She is a member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.
