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You can do anything! That’s the message of the seven decades of female
risk takers, rule breakers and style makers here. We celebrate them
with the help of some very-2009 young talents.
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
By Amy Spencer
Hayden Panettiere as Amelia Earhart
In 1932 Earhart—with her leather jacket, scarf and close-cropped
hair—became the first female aviator to fly a solo trans¬atlantic
flight, redefining expectations of women along the way. Though the
39-year-old disappeared in 1937 during a flight aroundthe world, she
still serves as a reminder of female fearlessness.
“She proved that anything is possible. If you want to fly a plane, fly
a plane.... No one can tell you no.” —Hayden Panettiere, 19, costar of
this summer’s comedy I Love You, Beth Cooper, standing on a 1939
Lockheed UC-40A Electra Junior airplane
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Alexis Bledel as Rosie the Riveter
In 1942 the U.S. government commissioned the “We Can Do It!” poster,
which featured an image of a character who became known as Rosie the
Riveter. Her biceps-revealing shirtsleeves and determined look were
meant to motivate American women to step out of the kitchen and into
the factory to replace the men who had been pressed into service during
World War II. And millions did just that, paving the way for us to pull
down paychecks more than 60 years later.
“She’s a symbol of women getting things done. It shows that strength is
beautiful.”—Alexis Bledel, 27, of this summer’s comedy Post Grad
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Paula Patton as Billie Holiday
As an aspiring singer, Holiday suffered sexual abuse, struggled with a
drug habit and encountered racism everywhere. But the late Lady Day—one
of the first African American women to sing with an all-white
orchestra—translated all of that pain into some of the most achingly
personal songs ever recorded. (Download “Strange Fruit,” which she sang
at her 1948 Carnegie Hall concert, and listen for yourself.)
“You can imagine that women at home hearing her songs on the radio felt
her vocalizing their emotions and their struggles.”—Paula Patton, 33,
of the upcoming drama Push, wearing Holiday’s trademark gardenia in her
hair
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Chanel Iman as Althea Gibson
After years of playing segregated tennis, the late Althea Gibson tore
down the color barrier of competition in 1950, when, at age 23, she
became the first African American to compete in major U.S.
championships—and, in 1957, the first to win Wimbledon. In her crisp
whites, “the Jackie Robinson of tennis,” as she was known, won 11 major
titles.
“She showed women…you can be sweaty, be gorgeous and do a great job.”—Chanel Iman, 19, cohost of MTV’s House of Style
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Emma Roberts as Audrey Hepburn
OK, she was born in Belgium, but Hepburn became one of the most beloved
American movie stars. Her sharp, sensitive turn as Holly Golightly in
Breakfast at Tiffany’s made the film a must-see for women of all ages,
while the late actress’s elegant style continues to inspire women to
this day.
“She was so simply beautiful. And she loved charity work, something
even more beautiful about her.”—Emma Roberts, 18, of this month’s
big-screen drama Lymelife, reenacting a scene from the 1957 musical
Funny Face
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Odette Yustman, Spencer Grammer, Rumer Willis as The Women of Woodstock
The dawning of the Age of Aquarius in the late sixties was more than a
musical orgy. Hippies, with their spirit of protest and
we-can-do-anything energy, helped usher in a new generation of
free-thinking, independent-minded women. Goodbye, white gloves; hello,
jeans!
“They were showing the world that being a little bit different is OK.”—Odette Yustman, 23, of the upcoming film Rogue’s Gallery
“These women didn’t have to look a certain way. They didn’t have to
have a man. They could love whomever they wanted—that has definitely
influenced who we are now.”—Spencer Grammer, 25, of ABC Family’s Greek
“It’s an era that was so important because it was very much about
natural beauty.”—Rumer Willis, 20, of the upcoming horror film Sorority
Row
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Camilla Belle as Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Tyler Moore’s namesake television show debuted in 1970 and
instantly became a megahit. A thirtysomething producer, Moore’s
character, Mary Richards, was a sassy, single career woman who was more
focused on having a satisfying work life and valuable friendships than
husband hunting. But young women recognized Mary—and her working
wardrobe of flared pants and wrapdresses—as themselves. And they never
looked back.
“We all should continue to be as independent as Mary was and
unapologetically push for equality in the workplace.”—Camilla Belle,
22, of the upcoming drama Three Stories About Joan
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
America Ferrera as Dolores Huerta
A fierce advocate for migrant farmers, Huerta cofounded, with César
Chávez, what became the United Farm Workers of America. In 1975 she
played a critical role in enacting policies that allowed workers to
bargain for better wages and conditions. Today, at age 79, Huerta
continues to be active—last year she campaigned for Hillary Clinton’s
presidential run.
“She saw her own opinion and voice as [something as] powerful as any
man’s.”—America Ferrera, 25, of ABC’s Ugly Betty, holding a sign that
reads “strike” in Spanish
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Lindsay Lohan as Madonna
In 1984 Madonna told American Bandstand host Dick Clark that her dream
was to “rule the world.” Months later she was on her way—her album Like
a Virgin skyrocketed to number one on the Billboard charts. She’s been
a pop-culture powerhouse ever since, and last year, Sticky & Sweet
was the highest-grossing tour by a solo artist ever.
“When I was little, every day after school I would come home and put in
her The Immaculate Collection disc and karaoke to it around the whole
house.”—Lindsay Lohan, 22, of the upcoming film Labor Pains,
re-creating Madonna’s 1984 MTV Video Music Awards performance of “Like
a Virgin”
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Emma Stone as Carrie Bradshaw
Have we ever seen a more obsessed fashionista than Sex and the City’s
cosmo-sipping Carrie (brilliantly played by Sarah Jessica Parker)?
Nu-uh, honey. With her nameplate necklaces, flower pins and endless
parade of instantly copied outfits, Carrie was feminine and feminist at
the same time, like the love child of Manolo Blahnik and Gloria Steinem!
“I don’t know a girl in this generation who hasn’t been influenced at least a bit by Carrie.”
—Emma Stone, 20, of the upcoming comedy Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Elisha Cuthbert as Brandi Chastain
Amazing moment in sports history #1: Chastain, then 31, scores the
game-winning penalty kick against China in the first-ever women’s World
Cup soccer final, in 1999. Amazing moment #2: Chastain dives to her
knees and tears off her jersey in celebration. Newspapers debated
whether to run the photo, and commentators were shocked that she
exposed her—gasp!—sports bra. But they missed the point: This was a
moment when women let out a collective roar of approval and little
girls discovered a new hero.
“Brandi proves that we should have no excuses as women to go out there
and be the best that we can be.”—Elisha Cuthbert, 26, of FOX’s 24
Photo: Brigitte Lacombe
Alicia Keys as First Lady Michelle Obama
Not only is Obama the first African American filling the position, but
she’s already making best-dressed headlines for a style that ranges
from couture to J.Crew. Raised in Chicago, Obama, 45, powered on to
Princeton and Harvard Law School before beginning a career during which
she met, mentored and married our current President. Hail to our newest
smart, opinionated, chic First Lady!
“She has worked hard for everything she’s accomplished, and done so
with grace and humility. So many women and girls can identify with her
story.”
—Alicia Keys, 28, whose most recent album is As I Am
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