Nurith NupurHelen Mirren
Despite being born into a family which had lineage tracing back to Russian aristocracy, Helen Mirren had humble beginnings in life. Her father had to leave his job at the London Philharmonic to pursue a more stable job, and that set the theme for Mirren’s early life too. She was constantly chided by her parents to pursue sensible and stable options which would help her later in life, rather than theatre, which was her passion from a young age. But it seems like it paid off for young Mirren as she’s now a highly revered and multiple award-winning actress! Her gorgeous looks and beauty helped her further her career, but she’s gaining more attention now than ever for her mature charm. But she easily refuted it by saying,” It creates even more pressure on women, and I certainly don’t want to be a part of that. I’m not beautiful; I clean up nice … The fact that I look good at the age I am is bloody irrelevant.”
Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan was bringing her own brand of Latin charms and tunes long before “Latin Explosion” of the late 1990s. Being the lead singer of the band with her husband where he was the keyboard player. Music was the only release for young Gloria when her family fell on hard times and she had to take of her younger siblings, leaving little to no time for a social life as result of it. With a story as if straight out of a fanfiction, Gloria and her husband fell in love when they performed as a band together. Their band, Miami Sound Machine, introduced the Latin fever to the masses and quickly popularised them to the top. Being a woman of color, she became an icon to many young girls through the 1980s and 1990s. Her simple advice for them was, “A woman’s exterior beauty is a reflection of her internal peace and happiness.”
Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon is more than just an accomplished actress. She is a social and political activist and humanitarian who used her Hollywood fame to garner attention to serious matters. Apart from receiving accolades for her acting chops, she has also received awards for her humanitarian efforts! A very well-rounded person if we may say so! Her best and memorable performances include Rocky Horror Picture Show, Deadman Walking, Thelma, and Louise, among a whole arsenal of roles she’s undertaken through her career. She is often touted as being gorgeous, and to that, she just says, “I feel beautiful on the red carpet when I see how happy my fans are to see me. I feel beautiful when I’m comfortable in what I’m wearing. When I feel strong and simple, edgy and elegant.”
Oprah Winfrey
Celebrated talk show host, billionaire media magnate, and philanthropist, Oprah Winfrey founded a whole empire on her extremely popular talk show. Her intimate and relaxed approach to everyone on her talk show revolutionized the way talk shows were hosted! Not many can say that! The way she conducted guests on her show never made them feel that they were a part of just another run-of-the-mill interviews, but rather a personal chat with another person. She’s also contributed largely to publishing due to her introduction of relatively unknown authors to the masses, and in turn, aiding in their rise in popularity and success. She’s touted as one of the richest African Americans in the world!
Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley was a wildly popular model in the 1980s who graced more than 200 magazine covers! Blonde, blue-eyed, and athletic, Christie encompassed the quintessential All-American look, which was very sought after in the 80s. She never had inclinations to join the world of modeling and instead went to Paris to study at an art school in Paris. But as luck would have it, she was scouted by an American photographer on the streets, and was subsequently whisked away to the glamorous world of modeling! Even after the birth of her daughter, Brinkley continued to maintain her sex-appeal and charm, becoming a “poster mom” for the modern hardworking mother. Even after the wane in demand for her kind of All-American look, Brinkley continues to grace covers and be active in the world of modeling and being brand ambassadors to numerous brands!
Jerry Hall
Coming from a working-class family, modeling was never an option for young Jerry. But she decided to pursue her passion nonetheless, and left home at the age of 21, never having to look back again. She quickly rose to the top and became a supermodel all thanks to her statuesque proportions and sultry charm. While attempts to transition to an acting career met with modest results, she remained wildly successful in the world of modeling. She had a highly publicised relationship with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, a union which bore 4 children, one of whom – Georgia May Jagger – is following in the footsteps of mother dearest herself and is a supermodel herself now!