If there's one thing we love to do at ELLE (aside from eat an entire box of truffles), it's champion women. From up-and-coming activists to legendary feminist mavericks, a sorry-not-sorry attitude has the power to inspire and galvanise. I wrote this post in collaboration with Chanel to celebrate the launch of the new perfume, Gabrielle.
As UN Goodwill Ambassador, Watson delivered an impassioned speech, reclaiming the word 'feminism' for the benefit of all and launching a revolutionary #HeForShe campaign. Talk about being wise beyond her 27 years.
That's not to mention Our Shared Shelf, Watson's feminist book club, as well as her friendships with Justin Trudeau and Gloria Steinem – who she invited to an advance screening of Beauty and the Beast for her feminist stamp of approval.
Not satisfied with conquering Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra is the 35-year-old star and previous Miss World winner who upped sticks and headed for Hollywood.
Since her 2015 move, Chopra has gained worldwide fame (though she was already a household name in India), starring in the ABC show Quantico, which made her the first South Asian to headline an American network series.
Ever since Kristen Stewart starred as an angsty teenager in Twilight, she's been catapulted to super-stardom and better yet, she's stayed there.
Stewart quickly broke the tween mould and made her own kickass brand of cool, all served up with some sassy side eye. Along the way, she picked up a slew of awards, including the BAFTA Rising Star in 2010 and a César for 'Best Supporting Actress' (making her the first American actress to do so).