Media mogul whose 2018 Golden Globes speech about justice and equality sparked national conversation.
#13
Music / Culture
In 2023, she broke the record for the most Grammy Award wins of all time by any artist.
#14
Music / Economics
The first billionaire artist whose primary source of income was music and her record-breaking Eras Tour.
#15
Arts / Activism
Award-winning performer and mental health advocate who sang at the 2021 U.S. Presidential Inauguration.
#16
Activism
Youngest Nobel Prize laureate who continues to advocate for girls' education and graduated from Oxford in 2020.
#17
Climate Activism
The Swedish teenager who launched a global youth movement to demand action on climate change.
#18
Sports / Health
The most decorated gymnast in history who prioritized mental health on the world stage in Tokyo 2020.
#19
Sports / Legacy
Tennis legend who won 23 Grand Slam titles and announced her "evolution" away from tennis in 2022.
#20
Music / Culture
The first solo female rapper to win Best Rap Album at the Grammys and a vocal advocate for political awareness.
#21
Politics / Leadership
Former Prime Minister of Finland (2019–2023) who, at 34, became the world’s youngest serving prime minister.
#22
Arts / Impact
The young poet who read her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
#23
Sports / Activism
Tennis champion who lit the Olympic cauldron and advocates for racial justice and mental health awareness.
#24
Politics / Leadership
The first Native American to lead a U.S. Cabinet department, overseeing the Department of the Interior.
#25
Sports / Equal Pay
Soccer star who led the legal fight for equal pay for female athletes, resulting in a landmark 2022 agreement.
#26
Business / Music
Iconic singer who transformed the beauty industry with her inclusive Fenty brand and performed the 2023 Super Bowl show.
#27
Arts / Impact
Trailblazing actress and fashion icon who made history as the youngest two-time Lead Actress Emmy winner.
#28
Activism
The social activist who founded the #MeToo movement to support survivors of sexual violence and harassment.
#29
Science / Health
Lead scientist at the NIH who was instrumental in developing the mRNA technology for COVID-19 vaccines.
#30
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."
At age 22, she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history (2021), proving that art is a tool for change.
Which figure's impact do you think will be felt the most in 50 years? Why?
Think about how they used their platforms to solve real-world problems.
The Iconic Series
#16 Arts
"Award-winning performer and mental health advocate who sang at the 2021 Inauguration."
#17 Activism
"Nobel laureate who continues to fight for girls' education and graduated Oxford in 2020."
#18 Climate
"Swedish teenager who launched a global youth movement demanding action on climate change."
#19 Sports
"The most decorated gymnast in history who prioritized mental health on the world stage."
#20 Sports
"Tennis legend with 23 Grand Slam titles who 'evolved' away from the sport in 2022."
#21 Music
"First solo female rapper to win Best Rap Album at the Grammys and a vocal political advocate."
#22 Politics
"Former PM of Finland (2019–2023) who, at 34, became the world’s youngest serving PM."
#23 Arts
"The young poet who read her poem 'The Hill We Climb' at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration."
#24 Sports
"Tennis champion who advocates for racial justice and mental health on the world stage."
#25 Politics
"The first Native American to lead a U.S. Cabinet department (Department of the Interior)."
#26 Sports
"Soccer star who led the legal fight for equal pay for female athletes, won in 2022."
#27 Business
"Singer and mogul who transformed the beauty industry with her inclusive Fenty brand."
#28 Arts
"Trailblazing actress who made history as the youngest two-time Lead Actress Emmy winner."
#29 Activism
"Social activist who founded the #MeToo movement to support survivors of sexual violence."
#30 Science
"Lead NIH scientist instrumental in developing mRNA technology for COVID-19 vaccines."
Who is your winner?
