Forbes’ released their 30 Under 30 in Hollywood List for 2015 and Emma Watson is on it.
The reason for her getting onto the list is no surprise, because of her big impact on feminism.
Way to go Emma, congrats!
The Ms. Foundation has released their list of the top feminist celebrities of 2014, and actress Emma Watson is number one.
How Emma became number one this year:
As a UN Goodwill Ambassador, Watson helped found the He for She program this year and made a rousing speech urging men to take up the feminist mantle, telling them, “gender equality is your issue, too.”
The Full List:
1. Emma Watson
2. Laverne Cox
3. Rachel Maddow
4. Beyoncé
5. Cher
6. Amy Poehler
7. Tina Fey
8. Meryl Streep
9. Mindy Kaling
10. Ann Curry
Statement by Ms. Foundation President Teresa Younger:
“We celebrate all feminists every day, but today we’re giving a hat tip to celebrities who are helping to promote women’s equality,”
“Every celebrity on the list has either embraced the term ‘feminist,’ spoken out for women’s equal rights or battled against sexist oppression.”
The images of Emma attending the 2014 British Fashion Awards last Monday (December 1st) are up in the gallery now.