Women are taking over the world nowadays. They are constantly working in different fields and growing. We see new powerful faces every day as a woman. Women who belong to Entertainment, Sports, Entrepreneurship, and Social work are considered famous women.
There are a lot of famous women in the world. The list of them changes every year. The year is going to end, so here we will give a list of the 50 most popular women in the world.
These women struggle a lot to achieve that success. Now they are role models for everyone. They influence others through their work. People follow them on social media.
- Oprah Winfrey – Media mogul and philanthropist.
- Beyoncé – Singer, songwriter, and actress.
- Taylor Swift – Singer-songwriter.
- Rihanna – Singer, actress, and businesswoman.
- Angelina Jolie – Actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian.
- Michelle Obama – Former First Lady of the United States and advocate.
- Serena Williams – Tennis player and fashion designer.
- Ellen DeGeneres – Comedian, television host, and actress.
- Adele – Singer-songwriter.
- Shakira – Singer-songwriter and philanthropist.
Possible Categories And Examples of Popular Women:
1- Entertainment:
- Beyoncé
- Taylor Swift
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Emma Watson
- Rihanna
2- Politics:
- Angela Merkel
- Kamala Harris
- Jacinda Ardern
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- Michelle Obama
3- Business:
- Sheryl Sandberg
- Oprah Winfrey
- Ginni Rometty
- Mary Barra
- Indra Nooyi
4- Activism:
- Malala Yousafzai
- Greta Thunberg
- Tarana Burke
- Emma González
- Alicia Garza
5- Science and Technology:
- Ada Yonath
- Katie Bouman
- Margaret Hamilton
- Jane Goodall
- Mae Jemison
6- Sports:
- Serena Williams
- Simone Biles
- Alex Morgan
- Naomi Osaka
- Megan Rapinoe
1. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is a powerful personality. She is an actress, author, producer and T.V. show host. She was born on January 29 1956. Forbs also listed her in 7th position in the list of most influential women. When it comes to the list of the 50 most popular women Winfrey stands out first because of her strong personality. She also hosted a show which aired from 1986 to 2011. She starts a chat show after finishing her graduation.
2. Michelle Obama
Michelle is considered one of the strong ladies in the world. She is the first African-American first lady of America. She works in various fields as an assistant to the mayor. She is a role model for every woman. She works on social issues as well. She has a degree of B.A. in Sociology from Princeton University. After earning this degree, she goes to Harward to learn the law. She is on the list of the most popular women in the world.
3. Malala Yousafzai
Who doesn’t know Malala? She is the youngest person to receive a Nobel prize. Her book I Am Malala is one of the best sellers in the world. She also makes a non-profit organization Malala Fund. She works for human rights and education. Malala comes in 3 on the list of 50 most popular women.
4. Kylie Jenner
Kylie is a model and businesswoman. She started with a show named Keeping Up with Kardashian, but then she started her makeup brand, Kylie Cosmetics. In 2019 she had a net worth of $1 billion. She is the youngest billionaire in the world. She takes place in the list of top 50 most popular women in the world.
5. Rihanna
Rihanna, one of the very famous American singers, is also a songwriter, businesswoman, and actress. She was born on February 20, 1988. She signed her first single with Def Jam. Her music career started at the age of 16 when she shifted to America. She owns nine Grammy and 12 Billboard awards. Her estimated net worth is around 250 million. Her famous songs are Diamonds, Take a Bow, Umbrella, and Unfaithful.
6. Hillary Clinton
She is an American politician. She is the first Lady of America during the year 1993 to 2001. She also became Secretary of State of the United States during the year 2009 to 2013. She wrote around eight books, and they all are best sellers. She is one of the famous women on the list of top 50 most popular woman on the internet.
7. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is a very famous singer and businesswoman. She won 11 Grammys. She has around 124 million records sold out. She has an organization where she works for social activism and charity. She is one of the women in 50 most popular women. Lady Gaga has become a very famous name in the music industry since she doubted. She learn to play the piano at just the age of four. She makes her relationship public with Michael Polansky. She appeared first time in a nightclub at the age of 14.
8. Taylor Swift
Taylor is one of the most famous American celebrity singers and songwriters. She debuts at the age of 16 with Sony. She has fans all around the world. Some of her famous songs are black space and love story. She also won a Grammy for her singing. She is one of the finest singers in the industry and has a huge fan following.
9. Britney Spears
Britney is known for her songs in the pop industry. She is very famous in the 90s era. She is also a songwriter and actress. She debuts at the age of 15. She faced many controversies in her personal life. She has over 100 million records sold out. She is one of the celebrities among the most popular women list.
At the age of eight, she auditioned for All-New Mickey Mouse Club in 1989. But she was not selected, and she again goes for it when she is 11. And this time, she was selected.
10. Selena Gomez
Selena is very famous among the youth. She did a wizard show on Disney. She is very popular on social media. She has a huge fan following in the pop industry.
11. Adele
She is one of the artists holding a Guinness Book World Record of best-selling artists in the 21 century. She is very popular in the 2010 era. She also makes her name on the list of the most influential women on Earth.
12. Kendall Jenner
Kendall is a very famous American modal. She is also a reality show star. She has been very well known since the show keeping up with Kardashian started in November 1995. She was born in California and became the most significant fashion influencer. She also comes in the list of 50 most popular women.
13. Madonna
Madonna becomes very famous in pop music in the 1980s. She was born in August 1958. Back then, she is the highest-paid actress in the industry. Around 300 million copies of her record sold out. She has remained the heart of pop music for many years. She nominates for Grammy for times. She starts her music career after singing.
14. Beyoncé
She is considered one of the most successful artists in the music industry. She was born on September 4, 1981. She starts her music career at an early age. Around 100 million music copies were sold out of her music. She is one of the most-nominated artists in Grammy history, and she won 24 Grammys. People know her for her excellent dancing and singing skills.
15. Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens is one of the most famous actresses and singers in the industry. She works on both songs and movies. She has a decent music career and acted in many films. She starts her career in the year 2006. She is one of the most famous women in the world.
16. Jennifer Lopez
She was born in New York in date July 24, 1969. She works in the film industry and also works in the music field. She is the most successful Latin artist and one of the artists that charge $1 million. You may not know, but she is good at sports in her college days. She comes in many lists of the 50 most popular women. She also appears in a variety show where she used to dance. She is one of the leading females in the American film industry.
17. Katy Perry
Katy Perry was born in America in date October 25, 1984. She is a famous singer in the American music industry. She took over the American music industry by releasing I Kissed a girl single. She shifts to L.A. to record a single with Glen Ballard. She became famous on her album One of the Boys in 2006. She started her career in 2000. She has over 112 million followers on Instagram, and her net worth is around $300 million. She takes 17th number over the list of 50 most popular women.
18. Shakira
Shakira is very famous in the music industry in America and holds a place among the 50 most popular women in the world. She was born on February 2, 1977. She has 3 Grammy awards and seven Billboard awards. She also holds a Guinness book record. She founded Pies Descalzos Foundation to fulfill the need for the education of poor children.
19. Kim Kardashian West
She is a businesswoman and a fashion model. She launched many fashion brands and a clothing line too. She has a net worth of around 780 million. She has over 200 million followers on Instagram.
20. Nicki Minaj
She is the most loved rapper in the music industry. She has around 100 million music copies sold out. She holds six AMAs four billboard awards, and 4 MTV Video Music awards. People love her rap, and she is continuously working.
21. Kate Middleton
She comes into the spotlight after marrying Prince Harry. Apart from British family members, she is well known for her fashion sense. Millions of women follow her because of her unique sense of dressing. She also has a spot among the popular women in the world.
22. Ellie Goulding
She is a well-known singer and songwriter in the American music industry. She became famous in 2010 with her debut album. She keeps saying good things about mental problems and therapy to her fans.
23. Halle Berry
She is an actress and won many awards for her powerful performance like Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe. She became a model and took part in many beauty contests. For many years she has been on the list of the most beautiful women list. So she also made up in 50 most popular women in the world.
24. Hilary Duff
She started her career as a child artist and then worked in the film industry. After some time becomes a singer, producer, and businesswoman. Now she is stealing the spotlight as a family person. Her role in the film Lizzie McGuire is famous.
25. Kylie Minogue
She becomes a fashion icon in the late 80s. She is a singer, and with every new release, she becomes more famous around people. She also developed cancer at the age of 36, and now she is inspiring people about cancer. She was spotted in the list of 50 most popular women.
26. Angelina Jolie
She was born on June 4, 1975. She is an American singer and actress; she is also a social worker. She took place in the position of United Nations Goodwill Ambassador in 2001, and since then, she has worked in that position until 2012. She won many awards for her acting. She is considered one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry. She is also a film director.
27. Emma Watson
She started her career as a child artist in the famous series Harry Potter and won everyone’s hearts with her acting. She is now one of the highest-paid actresses on the whole planet. She also spots in the top 100 famous people in the world. She was also elected as the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
28. Jessica Simpson
She has been a very famous actress for a long time. She started working in the late 90s but still, she is the most searched celebrity on Google. She has done a lot of films. She did a show named Newlyweds with then-husband Nick Lachey. She takes place 28th in the list of 50 most popular women.
29. Jennifer Aniston
She becomes famous after the popular American T.V. series FRIEND. She plays Rachel’s role in the series. After that series, she also does a lot of films. She is one of the celebrities from 2000 to 2010. She secures her place on the list of 50 most popular women in the world.
30. Mariah Carey
She is a singer who ruled the music industry for many years. She has a successful career. She is also a songwriter and composer. She won a lot of billboard awards. She has a big fan following all over the world. Her famous songs include I Don’t Want a Cry and Vision of Love. She also holds a record of more debut hit on the billboard. She has over 200 sold out.
31. Vanessa Hudgens
She is an American singer and actress. She was born on December 14, 1088. She is very famous for her music. Her high school musical series is world-famous. She takes place in the 50 most popular women in the world.
32. Kristen Stewart
She is a well-known name in the American film industry. She becomes famous after the Twilight trilogy. This series gives her stardom. She also won a lot of Awards for Best Actress. And she finest actress in the industry. She works on many films. She is on the list of the 50 most popular women.
33. Megan Fox
Megan is an American actress. She was born on May 16, 1986. She started her career with a family movie and then played many supporting roles. After that, she does the “Transformers” series. After this series, she becomes a famous name among people. She is also a model and works for big brands like Vogue, Maxim, and FHM. She got engaged with Brian Austin in June 2010. But after some time, they get separated. She plays many playful characters in the film, like Jonah Hex, Jennifer’s Body, and This Is 40.
34. Christina Aguilera
She is one of the finest singers in the music industry. She works in different music forms. She is famous for experimental music. She takes the spot in the top 10 singers of the USA. She is the sixth Grammy winner signer.
35. Demi Lovato
She wins a million hearts with her beautiful voice. She was known as a child artist earlier. She is an internet face and famous for bringing social issues into highlight. She takes voice for gender, racial, and LBT rights.
36. Ariana Grande
Ariana is a famous singer and actress. She did a T.V. show as a child artist in her career earlier days. She won a lot of awards in her music career. She has 207 million followers on Instagram. She also secures her place in the 50 most popular women.
37. Jennifer Anniston
Jennifer is a singer, songwriter, and businesswoman on the list of 50 most popular women. She was born into an artistic family. Her parents belong to the film industry. She debuted in the film industry in 1988.
38. Priyanka Chopra
Bollywood actress Priyanka is now an international star. She also works in some American movies. She is a self-made millionaire known for her extraordinary acting skills. She also takes the spotlight because of some motivational speeches.
39. Billie Eilish
She became famous after her first release in 2015. She also makes a name in the list of the top 50 most influential women. She won 4 Grammys in the year 2020. Her famous song is The Bad Guy and lovely. She has a very different type of music; people love her music.
40. Ellen DeGeneres
She is an actress and a well-known artist in the industry. She is a comedian and writer. Her show The Ellen DeGeneres Show is very famous.
41. Halle Berry
Halle is a very famous actress. She won a lot of industry awards, including an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe. She started her career as a model and won many beauty contests. She saved her place as one of the famous women in the top 50 most popular women list.
42. Paris Hilton
She is an actress, singer, and socialist. She is the heiress of the Hilton family. The first time she got in the news was when she released her sex tape. She is quite a famous businesswoman. All these things kept her on the list of 50 most famous women. She was also chosen from the list of the 50 most influential women. She is a billionaire woman.
43. Avril Lavigne
She becomes famous with her first-ever album. She is Canada’s pop artist. She debut in the year 2002. Her first album is named Let Go. She has been the most successful artist in the last 20 years. She takes her name in the list of 50 most popular women. She has many songs in the chart like Damn Thing, Under My Skin, Avril Lavigne, and Goodbye Lullaby.
44. Scarlett Johansson
The highest-paid actress since 2018, Scarlett is very well known for her acting skills. A lot of people idealized her. She has a crush on every man. She becomes more famous after her role in the black widow.
45. Jessica Alba
Jessica grabbed people’s attention with her acting and business skills. Her career starts at the age of 13 in the T.V. and movie industry. She does work in a famous series, Dark Angel. She is considered one of the mighty women in the list of 50 most popular women globally.
46. Kate Moss
She is a fashion model. But what is more inspiring is she is the highest-paid model in the world. She is British and inspires many people. She has worked in the Catwalk Institute for 20 years. She also makes her name in the list of 50 most popular women.
47. Jessie J
Jessie has been working continuously since beginning her career. She dropped hit after hit. Her famous songs are Who You Are”, Price Tag, Domino, and Nobody’s Perfect. People have enjoyed her songs for years.
48. Alicia Keys
Alicia is one of the most famous singers in the American music industry. She starts her career in the late 90s. Since then, she has been working in soulful music. She also made her name in the 50 most popular women. She has 15 Grammy awards.
49. Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay is a famous singer and working in the industry for many years. At the age of three, she starts working as a model with Ford. She debut in the year 2004. And worked since the age of 10. Also, she appears in a Disney movie. She launched a beach house club in the year 2018 in Greece.
50. Christina Aguilera
She is a famous singer and songwriter. She was born on December 18, 1981. She is known for her strong voice. She has a huge fan following. She has constantly been working for her audience since then; she started working in the music industry.
