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People become idols for a range of different reasons: they stareThe biggest movies and television programs; They land on the top of theMusical tables; They run social movements; And they even become royalties of real life. Over the years, the largest women's icons in the world have varied withPop stars andA-list actors to the first ladies and sports phenomena. Curious who the most important main lady was when you were born? We have collected some of the most famous women in the history of pop culture, every year since 1940, to create a seriously emblematic list.

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When it comes to the royalty of pop culture of 1940,Katharine Hepburnwas the queen. It was in this year that after severalBox office box, the actor organized his return by getting the rights and featuringThe history of Philadelphia next toCapricious.

In 1941,Barbara Stanwyck play inFireball, a performance that has earned him an appointment of a price of the Academy for the best actress. She also played in three other films this year:You belong to Me,Meet John Doe, and theLady eve, in which she managed to "completely climb his co-star,Henry Fonda, according toThe Guardian.

The world was presented at one of the most emblematic romantic movies of all time in 1942:Casablanca. And like one of his stars,Ingrid Bergman was easily the largest and most famous of the female icon of the year.

In 1943, actor and singerLena HorneThe representation of "stormy weather" of the film of the same name has spilled display panel tables. AsNPR Later, wrote, Horne "broke racial barriers and paved the way for many of the black artists today."

Although many people rememberJudy Garland For his emblematic role inThe Wizard of Oz (1939),The actor has made an equally important impact when she played inMeet me in St. LouisIn 1944. (Who could ever forget "The trolley song? ")

ActorGene Tierney is perhaps the most famous for his role in the 1945 dramaLeave it in paradise, who earned him an Oscar appointment. AsThe Chicago TribuneThe Met ", it will always remember Tierney for two roles of signature: the eponymous 'Laura' inOTTO PROCUSTIONThe murder of murder of 1944 and the pathologically jealous ellenJohn Mr. Stahl.Leave it in paradise. "

American actorLauren Bacall first appeared on the big screen in 1944HaveThat's how she met and fell in love withHumphrey Bogart. But it was his 1946 movieThe great sleepWhich also played in Bogart, who she married in 1945 - who helped solidify her place in the kind of black movie.

Olivia de Havilland appeared in nearly 50 feature films throughout his career. But in 1947, she really made her mark, winning her first Oscar for the best actress, thanks to her performance inEveryone to his own tastes.

SingerMargaret Whitinglanded on the billboard 100 in 1948 with "A tree in the meadow, "which quickly became the song of the summer, spending July and August at the top of the graphics.

AlthoughJane Wyman played in movies throughout the 30s and 40 years, it was not beforeJohnny Belinda that the actor really became an icon, bringing home the Oscar forBest actress in 1949.

Bette DavisThe most famous movie is easily the 1950 DramaAll about Eve. As cinematographic historyRoger Leslie to crushOscar's favorite players: the winning stars is (and more that should be)"This role has started a series of four consecutive Oscar applications that held a dominant presence of Oscars throughout the first half of the 1950s."

In 1951,Leslie Caron watched next toGene Kelly inAn American in Paris. The musical film was a huge success and Caron was a big part of that. AsBosley Crowther ofThe New York Timeswrote, the movie "takes its own magic glow when Miss Caron is on the screen."

The classic of 1952Sing in the rain madeDebbie Reynolds a household name. She captured the hearts of America and made a little more fun storms for years to come.

The early 1950s belonged toBrigitte Bardot. In 1952, she played in the French movieManina, the girl in the bikini at only 17 years old and in 1953, she made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival in aSwimsuit in two pieces, which was considered rather scandalous at the time.

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The place of 1954 belongs to the actor and the fashion iconAVA GARDNER. It was during this year when she played inBarefoot contestanext to Bogart, following his first price name of the Academy for his work inMogambo.

MadeMarilyn MonroeThe state of the idol really needs an explanation? We call it here for its role in 1955Seven-year-old itchingBut the model, the actor and the singer have certainly had an impact throughout the 50s and beyond.

Grace Kelly Left a durable legacy in the worlds of film, fashion and pop culture in general. In 1956, when she marriedPRINCE RAINIER III And became the princess of Monaco, all the eyes were really on her.

ActressLucille ballHit-show of televisionI love Lucy Premiered in 1951 to revive criticism. According to life, "for four of his six seasons,I love Lucy was the most watched show on TV "and the series of the series andDesi Arnaz "The first millionaires stars of history."

In 1958, just 25 years old,Nina SimoneLiberated his first album,Blue girl, Via Bethlehem Records. In addition to marking the beginning of a long and lucrative career in Simone, the album "sets the reference for female singers and pianists", asNime Explain.

AsThe New York Times the dish,Jane Wyattwas "America's ideal suburban mom in the 1950s", thanks to his role as starring onThe Father knows better. But towards the end of the decade, Wyatt really reigned supreme, winner Emmys forMain actress in a series of comedies In 1958, 1959 and 1960.

In 1960, legendary singerElla Fitzgerald has taken home twoGrammy Awards at the inaugural ceremony, including the best female vocal performance album forMack the knife: Ella in Berlin. His only single to crack in the Top 40 of Plaft was his coverage of the title track, which reached number 27 in 1960.

Has it not considered to walk by a fussy pride in New York with a pastry and a coffee in hand? Of course, this vision of elegance and class is everything thanks toAudrey HepburnThe emblematic performance of the 1961 filmBreakfast at Tiffany's.

In 1962, First LadyJackie Kennedywas at the top of his icon status. While her husband was busy managing the country, Kennedy gave television tours of the White House,Take international glamorous trips meet foreign officials and, of course, make fashion history with herOleg Cassini Numbers.

Julia child and French cuisine has become synonymous with each other, which is largely thanks to the child's cookbook,Master the art of French cuisine, with his television show,The French chef, who made his debut in 1963.

In 1964, record producerBerry gordy madeDiana Ross The main singer of the Supremes and the rest is definitely of the story. With Ross at the bar of the bar, the girl's group released five single backpack singles, including "where our love happened?" And "baby love" in '64 and "stop! In the name of love" in 1965.

Julie Andrews took the unforgettable role of Maria von Trapp inThe sound of musicIn 1965 and she also won theBest Oscar Actress For his performance inMary Poppinsthe same year. To say that everything came from Andrews in 1965 is a euphemism.

In 1966,Raquel Welch play inOne million years BC.And made a lasting impression - not only with his actor chops, but also with his unparalleled sexual call. The skimpy, two fuzzy pieces that she rendered in the movie is one of theThe most famous bikinis of all time.

In 1967,Aretha Franklinnot released one, not two butThree Studio albums:Take it as you give it,I have never loved a man like I love you, andAretha arrives. The year has born many culibaties of graph for the queen of soul, including "respect" and "(you make me feel like) a natural woman."

Jane FondaThe role of 1968Barbarella Fray his truly responded to watch Hollywood. In fact, the following year, she received her first Oscar appointment for her role inThey shoot horses, is not it?

Gloria SteinemMilitant, writer, publisher and women's rights champion - published one of his most emblematic works, "After the black power, the liberation of women, "in 1969. InA declaration Reflective on the legendaryNew York magazine Test, Steinem said: "It was my first moment of Aha! ... For me, it was the beginning."

An undeniable icon on the track and on the big screen,Ali Macgraw really won an international reputation when she appeared in the 1970 movieLove story next toRyan O'Neal. The performance acquired Macgraw a nomination to the best actress for the best actress and won the Golden Globe for the best actress in a film-drama movie.

In 1971,The Mary Tyler Moore ShowHas been named for eight Emmy Awards for his inaugural season, testimony to the popularity of the series and his star. In the years that followed,Mary Tyler Moore Itself would continue to gain nominations and praise to describe a single independent woman on television primetime that others have raised her eyes.

In 1972,The time of comedy Sonny & Cherwas one of the most popular shows on television. In fact, it was originally supposed to be just a series of summer replacement, but after CBS Execs saw how high the ratings were, they decided to make it a permanent luminaire. The show broughtDear Back in the limonist after an unsuccessful attempt to break into the film industry and has been more and more since.

SupermodelLauren Hutton Is not it just emblematic for his sense of style - she also helped require a more equitable salary for female models. In 1973, "it was the first to require a contract, marking a $ 250,000 contract with revelf that the night has changed the way models were compensated"TOmagazine noted.

The year 1974 was a good thing forBarbra Streisand. Singing sensationhad a hit n ° 1 With "the way we were", the thematic song of the film of the same name in which she also played. At the rewards of the 1974 Academy, the song won an Oscar and Streisand was named for the best actress.

Natalie Cole kick of the1975 Grammys With a performance of "it will be (an eternal love)", the song that would gain the best performance of R & B's voice later in the evening. Cole also left the Grammys in 1975 with the price of the best new artist. It was certainly his year.

TheJames Bond Movies can be all about 007, but it wasBarbara Bach Who stole the show as a girl Bond Anya Amasova in 1977The spy who loved me. As a result, Bach has become a fashion icon and a sex symbol.

Olivia Newton-John was the one that everyone wanted - or wanted to be - in 1978. As Sandy inFat, which took over the box office that year, it simultaneously presented its actor and singing skills as one of the most memorable characters of all time.

In 1979, music iconGave been Released his seventh album album album,Bad girls. The album - which presented the Title Hit track, as well as songs such as "Sun all the light" and "Hot Stuff", became the best-selling album of its career.

How many times have you sitting at your desk that sings the words toDolly Partonclassic "9 to 5?" The song - of the 1980 Women's Equality Film of the same name, which Parton played in the sides of Jane Fonda andLily Tomlin-It really legendary. The film solidified the fact that Parton was more than just a songwriter-interpreter.

It's hard to remember an hour when we are not looking at the endprincess diana-Name as a princess of the people for his status as an icon and his humanitarian efforts. But 1981 was when she was at the height of her fame, thanks to her marriage of the centuryPrince Charles.

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Perhaps one of the most remarkable and emblematic actors of all time,Meryl Streep made it big in 1982 when she played inThe choice of Sophie, Win a critical crime for his performance as a survivor of the Sophie Zawistowski Holocaust. The Staring Tour won the best price of the 1983 Oscars Actress, a first for Streep, who had already won the best sustainable actress for the 1980sKramer vs. Kramer.

Ask anyone who has lived through the 80s what they want betterJessica Langefor, and they will quickly tell you that it's the film of 1982Towels. Although it is not the star of the film, his support role as SOAP Opera Star was sufficient to win his first prize of the Academy in 1973.

In 1984,Shirley Maclaine won the price for the best actress at the Awards Academy for his partTattachment erms. Although she was named several times before, it was the first time she really took up at home an Oscar.

With singles like "material girl" and "in the groove" leading graphics and a featured role inDesperately seeking Susan,Madonna was everywhere in 1985. In their May, emits that year,TwirlProfile The singer, the caller "Marilyn Monroe andJoan Crawford reincarnate."

When it comes to icons,White Betty White was something of aLate Vercher. Although it has been a leading figure in Hollywood since the 1940s, its true icon status came in 1986. It's whenGolden girlsBecame a big blowandWhen the actor won an Emmy for his role on SITCOM. (She had previously won two Emmys for her supporting role onThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowBut it was his first as a main lady.)

You were nota child in the late 80s If you do not rememberNancy Reagan You say to "just say no" to the drug. The slogan-and Reagan - were inextricably linked to the decade. But it was not only the first lady who was campaigning against illegal substances; In 1987,Toya Jackson also became a spokesperson for the campaign and published an anti-drug song called capable "Say just no. "

ActressGlenn CloseThe most emblematic performance to this day is the one it has taken in 1987Fatal attraction and was named for an Oscar for in 1988. (his fourth nod.) AsThe GuardianExplain: "This is the number one closely, the one that has turned into a cultural icon, the ultimate Namese, the worst nightmare of every man who has lost and the character who donated the phrase" Chaudière " rabbit "to the English language".

In 1989,Oprah Winfrey show was only a few years. But even then,OPRAH WINFREY-The show name - did what it does better: inspire people to live their best lives. This year,The New York TimesPublished an article called "Odyssey from Oprah Winfrey: Talk Show host in Mogul," said like the queen of much more than the television of the day.

Of course, people knew whoJulia Robert was before 1990 (thanks toMystical pizzaandMagnolias steel) But it was not until the 90s launched a cup she really established himself as a force to count in Hollywood. After all, 1990 is the yearA pretty womanhas been released, transforming Roberts into the iconic lady, she is today.

In 1991, SupermodelNaomi Campbell famous broke racial barriers while rising the track for Versace, accomplishing the words forGeorge Michaelfreedom! "90". The same year, Campbell played inMichael JacksonThe music video of 'In the closet, "Proving that she had more than a killer runway.

It's hard to say a year of filling forWhitney Houstonis more emblematic than the next. But we would do a business that 1992 was his year, thanks to his performance inThe bodyguard And the affected song that emerged: his cover of Dolly Parton's "I will always love you always." According toBillboardThe track has spent 14 weeks at the top of the hot chart, making it one of the longest single one of the longest in history.

Celine Dion, an obvious music icon, released his albumThe color of my love In 1993, which includes the song "The Power of Love", which helped it become a consumer success.

WhenFriends Firsted in 1994, it quickly became one of the most popular television broadcasts - and none of the distribution members were also loved asJennifer Aniston, who inspired the most emblematic cup of the decade.

Mariah Carey was the real Queen of 1995. That's when she published her albumDream, which understood "fantastic" and "a sweet day", of the twowere top hates This year.

Breastfield, co-starJulia Louis-Dreyfus, was at its peak in 1996, bringing more than 35 million viewers each week. The series of emblematic comedies attracted special attention to Louis-Dreyfus and its talent. If you did not want to go out with the Elaine, you wanted at least be as cool as its (dance movements included).

The movie that didKate Winslet The star she is today is without a doubtJames CameronFilm of 1997Titanic. He has earned more than $ 2 billion at the box office and put Winslet on the radar of the Cinephiles and Hollywood Tastemakers.

To many of us,Sarah Jessica Parker will always be columnist advice Carrie Bradshaw ofSex and city Fame. The HBO series, which was created in 1998, gave women a group of friends that they could laugh with, crying with, and aspirate to dress like.

In 1999,Jennifer Lopez Liberated his first albumOn the 6thAnd it was an immediate crushing. Its biggest success, "If you had my love," finished taking the spot # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list andremained there for five weeks. It's not a little feat for "Jenny of the Bloc!"

Lucy Liu Had his big break in Hollywood when she started to featureAllied McBealIn 1998. Then in 2000, the actress really became emblematic when she played one of the three main ladies in theThe Angels of CharlieRestarting features next doorCameron Diaz andDrew Barrymore. Liu helped pave the way for Asian American actors and actresses to earn leading roles in large movies and TV shows.

In 2001, theGrammys appointedALICIA keys The best new artist, but it was not all-the singer / interpreter also won the price for the song of the year for his hit "Fallin" "" "not bad for a beginner!

In 2002,Halle Berry became the first black woman to win the Academy Award for the Best Actress for her performance inMonster ball.In his speechShe said, "This moment is so bigger than me. This moment is forDorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne,Dihann Carroll. It is for women who stand next to me:Jada Pinkett,Angela Bassett,Vivica fox. And it's for every name without name and relentlessly that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened. "

In 2003, Pop iconBritney SpearsPublished one of his most famous hits "toxic". Later, the single would beWin spears at its first gramty, solidify it as not only an artist, but a talent to start.

WhenNotebook, featuringRyan Gosling andRachel McAdams, came out in 2004, he resumed the conversation of pop culture. And if that was not enough, the same year saw McAdams Star in the timelessly hilariousWicked girls. It just becomes more emblematic than that.

During his career,Carrie Underwood Won innumerable rewards, including a grammous for the best new artist. However, we will never forget his humble debut: in 2005, the undergrowth then unknown won the public and became that yearAmerican idol champion. She has been reigning country music since.

Angelina Jolie Won a price of the Academy, a Guild Actor Guild prize and a Golden Globe Award, just to name a few. And in 2006, pretty was at the limonist - not just for these achievements, but also to give him birth andBrad PittThe oldest biological child, shiloh. In the mid-2000s, there was just no longer anyone than pretty.

At50th annual grammys in 2007,Amy WinehouseWon five amazing rewards, including the best new artist, the record of the year and the song of the year for "Rehab". The singer too soon has dominated pop culture dominated with its enormous hair and an even bigger voice.

WhileTina Fey made his mark in the comedy over the years, we think that his recurring performances likeSarah Palin toSaturday Night Live In 2008, some of his best. In addition, the same year, Fey made her debut of television and played inBaby next toAmy Poehler, do it a real star in 08.

In 2008,Adele Liberated his first album,19, who went platinum three times in the United States and eight times at the U.K. Then, the following year, just 20 years old, shewon his first two Grammys For best new artist and best female vocal performance for his hit "hunt sidewalks".The Grammys have belonged to Adele since.

In 2010,Rihanna released his fifth studio album,Strong, and with n ° 1 simple as "what is my name?" withDuck and "only girl (in the world)", has become one of the hottest female artists of the yearand of the decade.

It's pretty impossible to confineBeyonceOnly one year, given the number of recordings that the legendary singer broke. However, 2011 was particularly good in Queen Bey; That year, she published her album4, featuring songs like "love on the top" and "handle the world (girls)", "and announced its pregnancy on theMTV Video Music Awards (VMAS).

In 2012,Jennifer Lawrence has become a household name when she played in the firstHunger games, a movie adaptation ofSuzanne Collins'Series of very popular books. Katniss is instantly becoming a model, as well as the woman who plays her.

You can not deny that 2013 was the year ofMiley Cyrus. If you remember it, it was the year that the renowned renamed renamedBangerz, who presented "we can not stop", "starting the ball" and "love you." It was also the year of its outrageous VMA performance withRobin Thicke.

In 2014,Emma Watson Proven that she was willing to use her world platform for good when she became a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, throwing the heforshe campaign. The actress spent the last seven years advocating the equality of women everywhere.

In 2015, at a time when his work spared him in the Internet phenomenon (#notoriousrbg), lateRuth Bader Ginsburg has been named one of the 100 most influential people of the year. In theTime Article accompanying honor, his colleague justiceAntonin Scalia wrote, "she is a source of collegiality and good judgment in all our work."

In 2016, a comedian host and Talk ShowEllen Degeneres received the presidential medal of the freedom of the PresidentBarack Obama. Of course, Degeneres's show is still watched today, but what has really paved its way to the White House was its advocacy for LGBTQ + individuals as itselves.

Talk about the success of the jaw: in 2017, sports iconSerena WilliamsWon Australian open at eight weeks pregnant. Williams will inspire us forever to work hard, to defend what we think we are right and to highlight the power of women.

In 2018, formerSuit StarMeghan murder marriedPrince Harry In a wedding that had the world looking at. When everything was said and made, Margle became the first American to marry the royal family since the 1930s.

In 2019,Lady Gagabecame the first woman artist winning a prizeAll five main ceremonies in one season. More specifically, theA star is bornThe actress won the best original song on the Golden Globes, the best actress of Criticism's Choice awards, the best film music of La Baftas, the best original song of the Oscars, andThree Win in Grammys. An icon is definitely born that year.

Writer and interpreterIssa Raehas collected fans from its Youtube seriesClumsy black girlmade his debut. But 2020 saw his career struck new heights. Rae had his first two roles of film featured as a romantic lead: oppositeLeketh Stanfieldin the dramaThe photographand team up withKumail Nanjianiin the comedyThe tourists, which has been redirected to Netflix because of the pandemic. And that's not all: the fourth season of its HBO seriesUnsafe(Whether Rae has created and stars) had viewers on the edge of their seats because he explored a breakdown of a painful friend.

Electropop artistBillie AILISHThe first full-length full album was published in 2019, but its reputation continued to grow than in recent years. In 2021, Eilish took at home two Grammys, including a second consecutive trophy for the report of the year, putting its total total to seven so far. She also released her second album,Happier than ever. In December of this year, the superstar lights the 20-year-old mature old.

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