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These Are the Women Who Should Be Your Role Models ...

Teresa

As a woman, I love to support other women. However, I also love finding women who I admire, look up to, and want to emulate in one way or another. In Hollywood especially, it can sometimes be difficult to find women who are worthy of being role models. If you’re looking for your celebrity role models, look no further, because the women on this list are truly amazing, and I’m sure that they’ll inspire you in one way or another!

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1. Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling No matter your age, Mindy Kaling has probably offered some great advice that you’ll want to live by. Whether you’re in high school (“Please don’t worry about being super popular in high school.”) or learning how to navigate adulthood (“It’s hard to make friends as an adult woman.”), she is always doling out advice that you’ll find yourself living by!

2. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift I don’t think I really need to explain why Taylor Swift should be your role model because she probably already is. Somehow she is simultaneously the older sister you always wanted, that cool older girl in your high school you always wanted to be, and sort of like your mother, too. No matter why you look to her as a role model, there’s a pretty good chance that you do, because don’t we all?

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Taylor Swift's relatability transcends generational barriers, making her a beacon of inspiration for many. With her raw lyrics and candid personality, she teaches us about resilience in the face of heartbreak and the power of channeling emotions into creativity. She’s the friend who'll write a song that feels like it's just for you, and she’ll also stand up fiercely for what she believes in. Her business savvy and advocacy for artists' rights are just cherries on top. Whether she's strumming a guitar or taking a stand, she embodies the grace and guts of someone you'd proudly emulate.

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3. Zendaya

Zendaya If you know Zendaya only for her Disney Channel days, I beg of you, please do not. She is currently slaying any haters in her path on social media, recently made a cameo in Taylor Swift’s "Bad Blood" music video, and even graduated high school. She’s such a good role model for girls of all ages that you can grow up with grace and elegance, even when the world is expecting you to fail (like most of her Disney colleagues!).

4. Blake Lively

Blake Lively Seriously, how does Blake Lively do it? Not only has she had an amazing, consistent, and successful career, but she’s also now a wife and mother and has barely taken time off. Instead, she brings her baby along with her. How does she manage to fit so many titles, jobs, and roles into 24 hours? I don’t know how she does it, but I am ridiculously inspired by her!

5. Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez Gina Rodriguez blew the world away when she won a Golden Globe and said those five little words, “I can and I will.” Whether you loved her before or after that iconic speech, you can’t deny that she is a wonderful role model. She’s so wise and loving, you can’t help but want to be like her!

6. Lily Collins

Lily Collins You probably love Lily Collins for her gorgeous style, classic look, and wonderful movies, but she’s also a wonderful role model. Not only did she display an insane work ethic from a young age, but when you watch her interviews, you’ll be awestruck by her wisdom and eloquence. She will inspire you to become a better, more goal-oriented person!

7. Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato I think it goes without saying that Demi Lovato is one of the strongest, most open women in Hollywood, and she is such a great role model, even if that wasn’t always the case. No matter what struggles you’re going through, she’s been so helpful showcasing her own struggles and how she overcame them that she will help you overcome your own struggles!

Who are your favorite role models? Let me know who you look up to in the comments!

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For me it's Gloria Steinem and Eleanor Roosevelt Anne and Rosa Parks. Powerful women with voices who's words still touch me today . Stevie Nicks is also a powerful woman who I love and admire ...

Some of these ppl are boring though. I'd rather look up to someone like Rihanna. Her beauty and style is unmatched and I love her attitude and how she doesn't take shit from anyone anymore. And she continues to be successful by just being herself

I worship cara delevingne she's gorgeous and she's funny and nice and she's not afraid to be herself

Emma Watson, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Frank, Malala

I don't understand the Taylor Swift thing I truly don't she's a serial dater a guy breaks up with her she acts like a 11 year old and writes a song about it . She seems childish and petty . A mother figure I don't think so cool older sis absolutely not . She dates John Mayer who was like 33 at the time she was 19 . This man craped on Jennifer Aniston did she really think he was going to stay with her. Now she's writing songs about Katie Perry ugh is there no end . Watch out Calvin Harris your next!!!

Mindy Kaling and Lily Collins are great role models! I feel that Emma Watson is a good role model too :)

Lily Collins is my role model, she's a huge part in the kind campaign and anti bullying

Yes mindy I look up to her all the time and I'm 14 I feel like she is a good person to look up to and shows people that not matter what race you are you can still be successful

Princess Diana, ameera taweel

These women are all great role models in their own right. For me it's definately my mum and my nan. Amazing women who even with struggles have been excellent role models and are tough and beautiful