Best Celebrity Role Models for Girls

1. K.S. Chithra

   

   Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra, often credited as K. S. Chithra or simply Chithra, is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. She also sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music. Chithra has recorded over 25,000 songs in various languages and is a recipient of six National Film Awards.

   Chithra has received thousands of awards locally and internationally. She's not only a diva but also a role model for teens and all ages.

   Young teens still use her songs as guidance for their growing up years. Truly a legend.

   She is so kind and such a good role model. She's down to earth and absolutely awesome!

2. Jackie Evancho

   

   Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Evancho is an American classical crossover singer who gained wide recognition at an early age. Since 2009, she has issued an EP and eight albums, including a platinum and gold album, and three Billboard 200 top 10 debuts. Evancho's latest album, The Debut, was her eighth consecutive... read more

   Despite being gifted with the most beautiful voice of her generation, Jackie is truly humble, grateful, and caring. If more people were like her, the world would be a much better place.

   Jackie's video "Go Time" - running in Justice Girls Clothing Stores as well as online - presents her as fun, fashionable, energetic, and caring for animals.

   I know she is definitely mine! She is the light of life. She is definitely the best role model, not just for girls but for all people!

3. Emma Watson

   

   Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson is a British actress, model, and activist. Born in Paris and brought up in Oxfordshire, Watson attended the Dragon School as a child and trained as an actress at the Oxford branch of Stagecoach Theatre Arts.... read more

   She is the living embodiment of feminism. She teaches girls that you don't have to be a prissy pink princess. Instead, you can be a warrior. She also believes that looks do not matter, which is a beautiful thing. She should at the very least be in the top 5.

   Actress and feminist! Supports charities and gender equality. Amazing talent.

4. Oprah Winfrey

   

   Oprah Gail Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran from 1986 to 2011. She is also the founder of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and has been a powerful influence in both media... read more

   A perfect example of a woman who has used her God-given talent and charisma to make a positive difference in the world.

   Oprah Winfrey is a legend as well as a very good role model. She should be number one.

5. Malala Yousafzai

   

   Malala Yousafzai S.St is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at the age of 17. She continues to advocate globally for girls' education through the Malala Fund and other initiatives.

6. Taylor Swift

   

   Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter, born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She developed a strong interest in country music around the age of nine after watching a Faith Hill documentary. Swift moved to Nashville as a teenager and, after signing with RCA Records, began... read more

   A true humanitarian who deals with being scrutinized publicly in the best way possible.

   I don't like when people criticize her love life when it is not very different than most young women her age, full of confusion and lessons learned.

   I don't see the reason why people hate her. Try listening to the song "Mean". It's a mirror for bullies.

   She should be ranked higher! She teaches you a lot that I can't fit in one comment.

7. Michelle Obama

   

   Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American lawyer and writer who served as the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is married to Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, and was the first African-American First Lady. Michelle Obama has authored several books, including... read more

8. Kelly Clarkson

   

   Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, and children's book author. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the inaugural season of American Idol, which earned her a record deal with RCA Records. Clarkson's debut single, "A Moment Like This," topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and became... read more

   Be true to yourself. Be creative. These are things that Kelly could teach young girls. She is the first and best American Idol, which is very special.

   Awesome. She teaches kids that, no matter what, you should fight for the truth and not be afraid to speak out. Especially in her song, Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You).

   Kelly is a very good role model! She is always nice to her fans and never judges someone negatively. She has an amazing voice.

9. Adele

   

   Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, born May 5, 1988, is an English singer and songwriter. She graduated from the BRIT School in 2006 and signed with XL Recordings after a demo posted on Myspace gained attention. She's best known for emotional ballads like Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You, Hello, and Easy... read more

   She is a perfect example of female success based on talent alone and not just showing off your body. She also is a good example of confidence even when the public criticizes her for not fitting the typical role of a skinny supermodel.

   She is a true example of being yourself!

10. Queen Rania of Jordan

    

    Queen Rania Al Abdullah is the Queen consort of Jordan. She became queen when she married King Abdullah II in 1993. As queen she is widely recognized for her advocacy on education, health, and women's rights.

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    Jodie Foster

    

    Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster is an American actress, director, and producer who has worked in both film and television. She has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. Foster began her career as a child and is often regarded as one of the finest actresses... read more

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13. Jennifer Lawrence

    

    Jennifer Shrader Lawrence is an American actress and producer. She began her career in television with a starring role on the TBS sitcom The Bill Engvall Show.

    She's known for her performances in the X-Men film series, The Hunger Games franchise, Silver Linings Playbook, for which she won the... read more

    She is always honest, true to herself, and liked by everyone. Even though she is still young, she is an amazing actress and performs at the same level as many actors who are 10 years her senior. She teaches kids that if you are really talented, things could be easy for you, and how you can always be yourself, no matter what.

    She exudes confidence and teaches girls that it is important to be happy and healthy as opposed to being stick-skinny.

    A real person who hasn't let her fame go to her head. Athletic instead of stupidly or dangerously skinny.

14. Demi Lovato

    

    Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends as a child, she received her breakthrough role as Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel television film Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam... read more

    She presents a great amount of inner strength and ability to overcome some of life's greatest challenges. She has taught people that mental and emotional issues aren't something to be ashamed of and that it's important to seek help when in need.

    My idol! She's been through so much and has come out stronger. She does so much work for mental health awareness and is also truly talented and works hard.

    Really good. She lost track but returned much better.

    If only Miley could learn...

15. Ellen DeGeneres

    

    Ellen Lee DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, producer, and LGBT activist. She starred in the sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998 and hosted The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 until 2022. DeGeneres has received multiple Emmy Awards and was awarded the Presidential Medal of... read more

    She has shown that you can be a great female comedian without publicly shaming and putting people down. She has also shown a lot of bravery in the public eye.

16. Celine Dion

    

    Céline Marie Claudette Dion is a Canadian singer and businesswoman. She's best known for "My Heart Will Go On," the theme song of the 1997 film Titanic, which was the first film in history to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

17. Caitlyn Jenner

    

    Caitlyn Marie Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, is an American television personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. She won the men's decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Jenner came out as transgender in 2015.

18. Zendaya

    

    Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is an American actress, singer, and producer. She began her career as a child model and backup dancer before gaining recognition for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up.... read more

    She is gorgeous, she is tough, she is talented, she is tall, she is thin, down-to-earth, and real. What's not to like?

    She is such an inspiration. She has not done anything wrong with her life and (hopefully) never will.

    Zendaya is really passionate about kids, and I know that she is a good role model.

19. Neil Armstrong

    

    Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who became the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission. He was also a naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor. Armstrong's famous words upon stepping onto the lunar surface... read more

    One of the best role models for anyone!

20. Nancy Ajram

    

    Nancy Ajram is a Lebanese singer and multi-platinum recording artist. She won the World Music Award for World's Best-Selling Middle Eastern Artist in 2008, 2011, and 2014. Ajram rose to fame with hits like Ah W Noss and has become one of the most influential figures in Arabic pop music.

21. Ahlam

    

    Ahlam Ali Al Shamsi, commonly known as Al Maleka ("The Queen") Ahlam, is an Emirati singer recognized for her exceptional vocal range. She has earned a reputation for her strong personality and outspoken views... read more

22. Fifi Abdou

    

    Fifi Abdou is an Egyptian belly dancer and actress. She has been described as "synonymous with belly dancing in the years she was performing." In her acting career, she is often referred to as "superwoman" because she portrays characters who beat up and overpower men... read more

23. Angelina Jolie

    

    Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She has received an Academy Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards and was frequently cited as one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood through much of the 2000s and 2010s. Jolie's career includes... read more

24. Pink

    

    Alecia Beth Moore, known professionally as P!NK, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She rose to prominence in the early 2000s with her R&B-influenced debut album Can't Take Me Home (2000). P!NK is known for her powerful vocals, acrobatic stage presence, and numerous hit singles,... read more

    P!nk is one of the best singers who can teach girls to just be themselves and have fun, and that everyone can be beautiful or handsome.

25. Katy Perry

    

    Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, professionally known as Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2013.

    She is among the best-selling artists ever, with four Guinness World Records... read more

26. Queen Elizabeth II

    

    Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. 21 April 1926 - 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI... read more

27. Dove Cameron

    

    Dove Cameron is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing the dual role of Liv and Maddie Rooney in the Disney Channel teen sitcom Liv and Maddie, which ran from 2013 to 2017. Cameron has also pursued a music career and appeared in several films and stage productions.