Celebrity Women's Rights Activists

These stars are using their platforms to fight for equal rights for all. Let’s celebrate them for Women’s History Month!

Her service is well known, even before she became a royal. Notably, she served as the UN Women's Advocate for Women's Political Participation and Leadership.

Meghan Markle

A UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in 2014, she’s led a gender-equality campaign called #HeForShe & in 2017, she attended the Women’s March on Washington.

Emma Watson

She's a leader in several women's advocacy organizations, including the YWCA and Time's Up, which she helped launch in 2018.

Reese Witherspoon

In 2015, she was named the UN Foundation's first-ever Global Advocate for Girls and Women.

Jennifer Lopez

In 2018, she was one of the speakers at the Women’s March in Los Angeles and has been outspoken for women of color in Hollywood.

Viola Davis

In 2017, she was one of the speakers at the Women’s March on Washington.

Amy Schumer

She received Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience Award for her activism. Plus, have you listened to "Girl on Fire" lately?

Alicia Keys