Celebrating Women’s History Month

Erin Keller

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Mar 30, 2022

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In 2008, Michelle Obama became the first-ever black First Lady of the United States. via Getty Images

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Julia Child was one of the first celebrity chefs, and helped invent our modern concept of food television as entertainment. AP/Courtesy of Paul Child

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Billie Jean King became renowned as one of the greatest tennis players in history. She also famously beat former male top ranked player Bobby Riggs in a “Battle of the Sexes.” AP

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Not only is Madonna one of the most eclectic entertainers in popular culture, she is also one of the most successful of all time. She is the highest-grossing solo artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the highest-grossing solo performer in history. WireImage

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The youngest child of the legendary Jackson family, Janet Jackson became an icon for her boundary-pushing pop music, as well as her embrace of music videos in the MTV era. Getty Images

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Often considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam titles and 14 women’s doubles titles with her sister Venus. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

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Oprah Winfrey was the first black American woman to own her own production company in 1986. Getty Images

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Lisa Leslie is one of the most decorated women’s basketball players in history, winning 4 Olympic gold medals and 2 WNBA championships for the Los Angeles Sparks. NBAE via Getty Images

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Reese Witherspoon is one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood. She has won an Oscar, a Primetime Emmy, a SAG Award, two Golden Globes, and is considered one of the highest paid women in the industry. FilmMagic

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Britney Spears is one of the best selling pop stars of all time. She also became an inspiration to people everywhere for fighting abuse from her management and family while under conservatorship. WireImage

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Paris Hilton is the original influencer, paving the way for others who became “famous for being famous.” GC Images

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Rihanna revolutionized the makeup industry in 2017 when her Fenty Beauty line offered 40 different shades of foundation. Getty Images for Fenty Beauty by

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Kim Kardashian is one of the most famous reality television stars in history. Her work in business and activism in recent years has also raised the profile of many issues like criminal justice reform. WireImage,

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One of the most recognizable artists in modern pop music, Taylor Swift has sold over 200 million records and experimented with a wide variety of genres and influences throughout her career. Getty Images

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Megan Rapinoe is considered one of the greatest American soccer players of all time, leading the US National Team to an Olympic gold medal as well as two FIFA World Cup championships. She is also known for her outspoken activism for women’s rights and LGBTQ issues. Getty Images

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman ever to serve in Congress when she was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018. Getty Images for The Met Museum/

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Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast in history, winning a combined 19 medals at the Olympics and world championship. Getty Images

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Greta Thunberg is one of the most well known climate activists, achieving international recognition for starting the School Strike for Climate movement when she was 15. PA Images via Getty Images

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Kamala Harris is the first female vice president of the United States in 2020. NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Billie Eilish is one of the most successful women in modern music despite her age. She is the youngest artist to win a Grammy and only the second ever to win four awards in one year. Getty Images,

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