Since it is Women’s History Month, what better way to celebrate it than to shed light on some impressive women that are in pop culture? Too often we focus all of our energy on the “hottest” women or the ones that are not so hot.
However, when do people in our society take the time to look more in depth at these female icons and praise them for what they are all about instead of what they are wearing? In honor of the greatest month of the year, I will focus on women that may not get the admiration they deserve for the little things they do to better our lives.
Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson is the larger than life Australian actress and comedienne that is very up and coming these days. Recent movies you may have seen her in are Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect. In Bridesmaids, she plays the privacy invading roommate with the odd relationship with her brother. In Pitch Perfect, she plays Fat Amy, a confident, over-the-top, and dramatic singer in an all female accapella group. In both of these roles, she steals the scenes with her humor and wit.
My favorite thing about Wilson is that not only is she hilarious, but she is also very body positive.
She is not the typical waif-thin actress that is most prominent on the silver screen these days and is proud of her body. She has even announced the beginnings of her own plus size clothing line. Currently there are only two shirts for sale, but she is hoping to extend it soon enough.
Wilson will also be the host of the 2013 MTV Video Awards. The last female host of this show was Sarah Silverman, back in 2007. Rebel Wilson is an idol for young women of all sizes to look up to so that they too can pursue their dreams on the stage.
My only hopes for Wilson are that she steps out of the roles where she is the butt of the fat jokes and the humor is focused on other things.
Kathy Griffin
Kathy Griffin is everyone’s favorite D-list celebrity that they love to hate. She is the boisterous redhead that is always ready to voice her opinions.
She started as a stand-up comedy and then made her way into very small parts on both television and film. Unfortunately, she has never made her way to any prominent roles, thus securing her a spot on the D-list.
While Griffin may be obscene and even obnoxious at times, she is still awesome. She speaks for what she believes in and is not willing to back down.
Griffin not only acknowledges her D-list status, but she embraces it. From 2005-2010, she had her own television show called “Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-list”. The show showcases her struggle for fame, something that many people have trouble with in Hollywood.
However, Griffin is not on this list because she is an obscene actress, she is here, because she stands for what she believes in. Griffin is an active LGBT advocate. She has stood side by side with protestors, she has organized rallies against DADT, and she is a long-time support of the Aid For AIDS annual fundraiser.
While Griffin may not always say the right things, she is a strong woman who is firm in her beliefs and is a very cool woman in today’s pop culture.
Tina Fey
Tina Fey is one of the greatest write comedienne out there right now. After her very successful run on “Saturday Night Live”, she moved on to “30 Rock” and even into some of the greatest movies ever made, such as Mean Girls and Date Night.
Not only is Tina Fey an actress, but she is also an award winning writer. Recently, she became the third and youngest woman ever to win the Mark Twain Prize, an award for humor.
Fey may not be the typical blonde bombshell that is expected of female actresses these days. She also is not someone who seems out of touch with the way things are either. She is an outstanding role model for young women. She balances a successful career as well as a family and is happy doing all of it.
Another thing I love about Tina Fey is that she does not feel the need to be so overtly sexual to make herself look better. While she may be beautiful, she is not seen scantily clad in the latest designer clothes and constantly worrying about what she looks like.
On the red carpet, she never has the most beautiful dress, which does not win her points with Joan Rivers; however she always looks happy and is truly enjoying her life. You are awesome, Tina Fey.
Lauren Dwyer
Features Editor