Who launch the world?

Here are 32 stars who proudly wave the feminist flag.

It was quite disturbing to me, to be honest."

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She ended up taking home the Oscar for her performance inThe Eyes of Tammy Faye.

In a 2021Harper’s Bazaarinterview, Beyonce described her values as a feminist.

I want to give women a space to feel their own strength and tell their stories.

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That is power."

Emma Watson

Since graduating from Hogwarts,Watsonhasestablished herselfas a prominent activist for gender equality.

“It shouldn’t be, because it just means equality.”

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In 2015, she posted a lengthyessayto her Tumblr about intersectional feminism and joined Instagram’s#MyStoryinitiative.

“So f—ing what?”

She wrote anessayforxoJanein 2012, which says, “My feminismit’s kind of necessary.

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Cho was the recipient of NOW’s Intrepid Award in 2003.

“I’ve always thought women are intrinsically powerful,” Streisand toldThe Hollywood Reporterin 2021.

And some men still don’t want the competition.

Geena Davis

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Thirty-seven years ago, the industry was mostly run by men.

Directors were mostly men.”

Eva Longoria

Longoriahas long been active in politics and outspoken on issues of equality and diversity.

Patricia Arquette

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“I came to be a voice for all of us who have been told that we are nothing.

For all us who have been looked down on,” McGowan told listeners.

Name it, shame it and call it out.

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In 2020, she played the anti-feminist Phyllis Schlaflywho notoriously fought against the Equal Rights AmendmentonHulu’sMrs.

America, a role opposite to Blanchett’s true character.

“I think feminism is about, at its base, equality.

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In 2020, Pagecame out as a transgender manand has lived authentically as himself since.

Of course, men and women should be equal.

I don’t want a lot of credit for being a feminist.

Shonda Rhimes

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It’s pretty simple.

I think the ideals of feminism are pretty straightforward.”

Oh, we’d walk through fire for you, Harry.

Emma Watson

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Just let us adore you.

“Ariana Grandeis an intersectional feminist who consistently fights for gender, racial, and LGBTQ+ equality.

Amy Schumer

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Jennifer Lawrence

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Ava DuVernay

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Grimes

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Charlize Theron

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Gina Rodriguez

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Rowan Blanchard

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Tina Fey

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Amy Poehler

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Zooey Deschanel

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Margaret Cho

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Barbra Streisand

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Rose McGowan

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Amandla Stenberg

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Cate Blanchett

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Mindy Kaling

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Elliot Page

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Claire Danes

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Harry Styles

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