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Women are the most beautiful creation of God, we all know. They are not behind or weak from men in any term. Women shortlisted here are such a perfect example of it. These women will inspire you to get the best of yourself and will make you believe that with hard work and determination anything can be achieved. Also, make you realize that even you can contribute to society. These women are exemplary of humbleness, simplicity, compassion, and the perfect guide for those who want to taste the real success of life. Let’s run down the list and tell us your favorite inspirational woman in the comment section.
Top 10 Most Inspirational Women in the World
10. Madonna
Known as the “Queen of Pop”, Madonna has gained unparalleled control and power for a woman in the entertainment industry. Over 300 million records of her music are sold and now she has hands-on songwriting, film-directing, acting, fashion designing, producing, and writing children’s books. She has raised the lyrical content in mainstream popular music to a different level. Born on 16th August 1958, Madonna Louise Ciccone is named among the most inspirational women in the World. She has recurrently given new colors to both her image and her music while preserving her place within the recording industry.
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9. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is a global fame celebrity, widely famous for her acting and beauty. She is an actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian who was born on 4th June 1975 in Los Angeles, United States. An inspiring lady who has been the recipient of numerous accolades and the highest-paid actress in the world. Undoubtly, she is one of the most inspirational women in the world of all time.
Besides being one of the world’s most beautiful women, Angelina with her sublime role as a UN High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador has won the hearts of many for her simple living. She connected the UN to learn more about the hard-up and war-torn areas, making trips to nations in Asia and Africa to personally look for solutions. Unlike other celebrities, Angelia declined to just talk up the problems in the world and rather belief in getting involved.
8. Florence Nightingale
“I think one’s feelings waste themselves in words; they ought all to be distilled into actions which bring results.” – Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). Popularly known as “The lady with the lamp”, Florence Nightingale became one of the most inspirational women in the world by arranging treatment for wounded soldiers during the Crimean war. Her perseverance and love for the profession changed the perception of people about nursing. Her persistence in recuperating the sanitary conditions for the patient is alleged to have saved the lives of many. Born on 12 May 1820, Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing achieving worldwide recognition and love.
7. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey with dreams in her eyes and extremely hard work proved to the world that one does not need to be born with glory and money to achieve success. Rising from poverty, Oprah Winfrey became the most celebrated Philanthropist whose net worth is approx $3 billion as of now. She is the first African-American billionaire, who through movies, books, and radio connected to women all over the world. With her philanthropic activities, political activities, book recommendations, and human rights awareness have made her among the topmost inspirational women in the world. She started her career as a high school girl, working as a part-time news radio anchor. She then moved to morning talk shows and television which opened her way to destiny on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her unique friendly and intimate style made her favorite of all.
6. Michelle Obama
“There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.” – Michelle Obama. The lady with grace and perseverance rose from one bedroom building in Chicago to become the first lady of the United States. She started with her academics at Princeton and Harvard. Now she is considered among the most inspirational women ever for her style and personality. She has influenced many with her incredible speeches. Currently working on a campaign to overcome childhood obesity, Michelle Obama is one of the most powerful women in the world.
5. Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi is the only world Nobel Peace Prize recipient who daringly fought for democracy and human rights. Head of the National League for Democracy in Burma, Aung is now jailed by the country’s military autocracy since July 1989. She denied accepting freedom in exchange for deportation from her country. Following the nonviolence tradition set by Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Aung San Suu Kyi is a most inspirational woman in the World. She was rewarded with Nobel Prize in 1991. Even if she is not a known figure, Aung San Suu Kyi is a living example of civil defiance and peaceful demonstration in her country.
4. J.K Rowling
Who can miss mentioning this lady in the list of most inspirational women? At the age of 17, she was discarded from college. At the age of 25, her mother died from a disease. And at the age of 26, she suffered from a miscarriage. At the age of 27, she got married and was brutally abused by her husband and then filed her divorce despite having a son. She was a single mother at the age of 29. She had even decided to commit suicide at the age of 30. But then she devoted all her attention to a thing that no one could do better than her. She started writing. Her first book was published at the age of 35 breaking all the records. She is none other than J.K. Rowling. Over 400 million copies have been sold worldwide, making her one of the most inspirational women ever.
3. Emmeline Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst, a dedicated feminist, along with her husband fought for the rights of women in the late 19s and 20s. She and her daughters teamed up to form ‘The Women’s Social and Political Union’ after the death of her husband. Emmeline’s incredible strength and devotion to her work made her the world’s most inspirational woman.
2. Margaret Thatcher
Loved and loathed equally for controversial policies, Margaret Thatcher is called the ‘Iron Lady’ as never gave up on criticism. Her adamant policies and management style made her one of the most inspirational women ever. Daughter of a grocer, she started her career at Oxford University where she did her graduation, turning into Britain’s first female Prime Minister in 1979. She has widely inspired millions of women around the world with her action and success.
1. Anne Frank
Who does not know her? This little girl has opened windows to World War II through her diary. Being gifted with a diary by her father at the age of 13, she started writing about the everyday incidence of life during Holocaust. The diary was however published after her death in the Bergen-Belsen camp at the age of 15. Her incredible depiction through the writing acknowledged the entire world about the hideous days faced by the people during the war.
Conclusion
The achievements of these ladies have not only stunned many but have boosted the confidence to walk on the path of success with self-belief and hard work. They convey the message that you are the writer of your own life story, the creator of your own destiny, and the self-map to the road to success.