20+ Celebrities Who Inspired Us On International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day! 

Celebrations for International Women's Day may be coming to a close this week, but the advancement of gender parity and the push for women's rightful places in social, economic, cultural, and political settings will continue long after they've ended. 

The special holiday, which has been celebrated since the 1990s, isn't credited to a single founder or organization, but rather, is the result of a collective effort of both women and men from all over the world who believe in the fundamental principles of human rights, dignity, and equality. 

Awareness of International Women's Day, as well as the movements and advocacies born out of it, have significantly increased throughout the years with female personalities and ordinary citizens alike showing their support. These women have positively influenced others to follow suit, acknowledging the need to inspire change in the way women are perceived and treated as well as their ability to empower fellow women to believe in themselves. 

For your dose of meaningful girl power and inspiration for the weekend, check out this list of celebrities that celebrated International Women's Day:

 

Lupita Nyong'o

 

The Pantherpuff Girls are here for #InternationalWomensDay! We must see, respect & honor the different kinds of strength that women possess. Give a voice to women around the world and take the pledge for @DanaiGurira’s #LoveOurGirls: https://t.co/V3U4ZS82i2 Art: @PrimePremne pic.twitter.com/DqMXXyWjIj

— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) March 8, 2018

 

Emma Watson  

 

 

To celebrate today’s #internationalwomensday I’ll be curating @natgeo’s Instagram feed, selecting and sharing powerful images taken by National Geographic’s emerging female photographers around the world. Women photographers are often under-represented and under-celebrated, so I’m thrilled to mark this day by profiling the talented female story-tellers and image-makers that are working hard to build empathy across borders x #iwd2018 #timesup

A post shared by Emma Watson (@emmawatson) on Mar 8, 2018 at 3:20am PST

 

David Beckham

 

 

LEADING THE WAY .. So lucky to have strong and determined women in my home & work life leading the way #internationalwomensday @victoriabeckham @sandra_beckham49

A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Mar 8, 2018 at 5:39am PST

 

Reese Witherspoon

 

 

So excited and honored to be at the @unitednations today on #IWD2018 to talk with activists & leaders about women’s rights! @elizabetharden, #TogetherWeMarchOn @timesupnow #TimesUp @unwomen. Happy International Women’s Day everyone! #internationalwomensday

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Mar 8, 2018 at 7:26am PST

 

Shonda Rhimes

 

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today we celebrate women rising up around the world, supporting each other, & pushing for change! #TIMESUP on discrimination, harassment, and abuse! @TimesUpNow #IWD2018 (Art via @UN_Women Libby Vanderploeg) pic.twitter.com/H8b2YY0SPH

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) March 8, 2018

 

Chris Hemsworth

 

 

Happy international women’s day to my beautiful wife , daughter, Mum and all the incredible women out there for their strength, compassion and courage to make the world a better place and let’s not forget that the women of tomorrow are being grown and nurtured among the children of today! Yet another reason to #defendchildhood for all children today and every other day! #internationalwomensday @auschildhood

A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on Mar 7, 2018 at 11:41pm PST

 

Lea Michele

 

Today is #InternationalWomensDay which celebrates the achievements of women across the globe. We've seen an unprecedented movement for women’s rights & one thing is clear: our time is now. We are phenomenal & we will make the world a better place for all women! ??????? pic.twitter.com/pt5J9lsIeB

— Lea Michele (@LeaMichele) March 8, 2018

 

Michelle Obama

 

I teamed up with @Refinery29 to mark #InternationalWomensDay and to talk about my passionate commitment to empowering girls around the world through education. This will continue to be a core part of my work at the @ObamaFoundation. https://t.co/rczguiLYWP

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 8, 2018

 

Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock

 

 

Girl power. To every woman out there ‘round the world - all ages and races - I proudly stand by your side to always honor, protect and respect. Especially, the loves of my life at home. Now if I can just get Jazzy to say the daddy is the most handsome, brilliant, sexiest man alive part, then we all gonna be cool. #MyAnchors #InternationalWomensDay

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Mar 8, 2018 at 6:55pm PST

 

Alicia Keys

 

 

I've already said a million times how much my Nana has influenced my life as a woman but I'm not sure if I've ever shared that I had to BEG her to take this picture!! ??She was a woman determined to have her OWN career as an RN at Harlem Hospital in 1952 the year her first son was born (my father). She studied hard & made it real. She was a single mom. Later, she married an Italian- American grocer (my grandfather) who in 1967 had a fruit & veggie stand in Harlem which surely wasn't the easiest storm to weather at that time in America. When he moved them to the suburbs of Long Island she had to get used to it because the house he bought her was smaller than her Harlem apt. she paid for on her OWN ??But u know behind all strong men there's an even stronger woman. She always stood by him. She had such a generous heart & shared that home w/ 2 beautiful twin foster children who she then adopted. This is the soul she was & the soul that’s been infused inside of me.She was the most compassionate, intelligent & kind advocate anyone could dream to have. She taught me everything about how to be a woman in the world.How to be both gentle & tough.How to demand respect by your stance & how to be independent yet co-dependent on those you love so reciprocity can be real! She always made me do reading & writing homework throughout the summers I stayed with her! ?? She is one of the biggest reasons why I know intelligence is power!! So although the world still has a long way to go to make gender equality a reality, for woman to get the same pay, respect and opportunities as our male counterparts, and to ensure that education is as important for every girl EVERYWHERE, I have to say that because of this woman(and my Mother)I NEVER felt like I was inferior, or less capable or less intelligent.I knew from the minute I was born that women are the greatest gifts to humanity for without us, there would be nothing.So thank u Nana for taking this picture so I can always remember what u stood for, how much you’ve given to our family & how much u have meant to me!! #InternationalWomensDay #family #women #progress #love

A post shared by Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) on Mar 8, 2018 at 12:38pm PST

 

Ellen DeGeneres

 

It’s #InternationalWomensDay. There was a time not long ago that women couldn’t vote, or open credit cards without their husband’s signature, or compete in the Olympics, or do their jobs without being harassed. That time is up. #TimesUp

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 8, 2018

 

Drew Barrymore 

 

 

#internationalwomensday #strongisthenewpretty. As a mother and a woman, this is the most beautiful book I have seen in years. Run out, buy it for your daughter, your sister or a girlfriend. It is so powerful and a perfect brand of #girlpower. It has given me a tool for my daughters and I cannot thank @katetparker enough! You are an inspiration and a leader of a movement for us parents and our daughters to see others and ourselves in the greatest way! Please let’s collaborate one day!

A post shared by Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore) on Mar 8, 2018 at 7:22am PST

 

Gisele Bundchen

 

 

More love, more compassion, more respect, more equality, more support. May we give to each other and to the world what we would like to see more of. Happy Women’s Day to all women around the world! #sendinglove #equality #internationalwomensday #weareone ???? Mais amor, mais compaixão, mais respeito, mais igualdade, mais apoio. Que possamos dar ao mundo o que gostaríamos de ver mais nele. Feliz dia das mulheres para todas mulheres ao redor do mundo! #mandandoamor #igualdade #diainternacionaldamulher #somosum

A post shared by Gisele Bündchen (@gisele) on Mar 8, 2018 at 5:15am PST

 

Nicole Kidman

 

 

Today is International Women’s Day! Join me and @unwomen in celebrating and recognizing the activists and women on whose shoulders we stand, and who inspire us with their stories, strength, and resiliency. Learn more about the #TimeIsNow for women’s rights, equality and justice at the link in my bio. #internationalwomensday #iwd2018

A post shared by Nicole Kidman (@nicolekidman) on Mar 8, 2018 at 7:51am PST

 

James Woods

 

All the greatest achievements of my life were made possible by women of intelligence, passion, fortitude, and imagination. Women are the givers of life and the makers of a great world. We are humbled and grateful to you. We celebrate you today and always. #InternationalWomensDay

— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) March 8, 2018

 

Jane Fonda

 

To the trailblazing women who came before me and the many young women who are taking that torch and running with it, THANK YOU! Take a moment today, #internationalwomensday to share whom you would like to thank .. #thankher #pressforprogress #womensday @LOrealParisUSA pic.twitter.com/qicSS4irmD

— Jane Seymour Fonda (@Janefonda) March 8, 2018

 

Poppy Delevingne

 

 

Happy #InternationalWomensDay ??? @blindsaay knows where it’s at...

A post shared by Poppy Delevingne (@poppydelevingne) on Mar 7, 2018 at 9:27pm PST

 

Paul McCartney

 

 

To all the women in my life. Happy International Women’s Day! You go, girls! #IWD2018 #PaulMcCartney #MaryMcCartney #StellaMcCartney #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2018 #IWD2018 . . . . ??@robertwilson9

A post shared by Paul McCartney (@paulmccartney) on Mar 8, 2018 at 4:18am PST

 

Lady Gaga

 

Happy International Women’s Day to every single woman in the world. Cheers to your strength and bravery to thrive in a male dominated society. Continue to make your voices heard! You are the definition of courage! We are the womb!!

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) March 8, 2018

 

Hillary Clinton

 

Who inspires you this #InternationalWomensDay?https://t.co/nnGjhGFntT

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 8, 2018

 

 Rebel Wilson

 

Happy #InternationalWomensDay Get it girls!! Stand up for yourselves, even though that can be hard!!

— Rebel Wilson (@RebelWilson) March 8, 2018

 

Kris Jenner

 

 

I’m so proud of my girls and their hearts and what amazing moms they are and their work ethic and how they get up and do their best every single day.... they share, they give back, they care... they are my best friends and my angels! Thank you girls for teaching me how to be better every single moment we share... you give me life and I love you ?? (of course I love Rob the same but it’s International Women’s Day ??) #MYSQUAD

A post shared by Kris Jenner (@krisjenner) on Mar 8, 2018 at 12:24pm PST

 

Lily Cole

 

 

Happy #internationalwomensday ! ?? ?? @rebeccawooolf via @colbertcharlotte

A post shared by lily cole ???? (@lilycole) on Mar 8, 2018 at 4:19am PST

 

Dua Lipa

 

 

Happy International Womens Day! Love each other, look after each other and support each other. Not just for today but everyday.??#SUPPORTYALOCALGIRLGANG

A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa) on Mar 7, 2018 at 9:17pm PST

 

Victoria Beckham

 

 

I learnt from the best!! #internationalwomensday I love you mum x Kisses

A post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) on Mar 8, 2018 at 7:10am PST

 

Malala Yousafzai

 

 

“At this very moment girls and women are leading movements for education and equality around the world. At this very moment survivors of violence, harassment and discrimination are coming forward and pushing for justice. At this very moment voices silenced for too long are being heard.” — Malala Happy #IWD2018 to courageous girls and women around the world.

A post shared by Malala Fund (@malalafund) on Mar 8, 2018 at 3:33pm PST

 

Gal Gadot

 

 

Celebrate who you are. Be wonderful, spread the love ?? . #internationalwomensday #LiveBoldly #wonderful #ReadMyLips #RevlonGal #Revlon #SuperLustrous @revlon

A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) on Mar 8, 2018 at 9:43am PST

 

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