1. When Gina Rodriguez loved her body.
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2. When America Ferrera became a force for change.
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3. When Jenny Beavan didn't do heels.
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4. When Madonna called out sexism.
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5. When Beyoncé urged us to stand up for justice.
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6. When Constance Wu knew who our heroes were.
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7. When Jill Soloway got political.
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8. When Jessica Chastain rejected double standards.
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9. When Emmy Rossum got that back pay.
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10. When Auli'i Cravalho didn't need romance.
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11. When Julie Dash saw the power of storytelling.
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12. When Lady Gaga spoke out against sexual violence.
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13. When Maysoon Zayid was unapologetically proud.
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14. When Lilly Wachowski was angry, bold, and poised.
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15. When Kehlani called for empathy.
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16. When Gabrielle Union looked to the future.
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17. When Priyanka Chopra was daring.
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18. When Phoebe Robinson paved the way.
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19. When Margaret Cho raged.
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