Without This Woman
The Woman Tessa Thompson Calls Her “North Star”
The Creed actor reflects on her relationship with a fellow Hollywood creator.
The Woman Nikole Hannah-Jones Credits With Her Career Success
“[She] knows the types of attacks I faced for this work better than almost anyone else,” says the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
MOBO Awards Founder Kanya King On The Woman Whose Grit & Determination Spur Her On
“She taught me to think beyond yourself.”
Constance Wu On Self-Doubt, Family Drama, & Her Sister's Unwavering Support
“Helen is a touchstone who brings me back when I’ve lost my way.”
Jamie Klingler On How A Woman 10 Years Her Senior Fuels & Soothes Her
“There’s a comfort and tenderness there that you don’t always find with friends who are of a similar age to you.”
Alejandra Campoverdi On How How Her Grandmother Paved The Way For Her Advocacy
The Obama Administration alum reflects on her and her grandmother’s breast cancer journeys.
Ayesha Curry On How Her Mother Inspired Her Bold Sense Of Style
“The idea of taking pride in your appearance was instilled in me at a young age.”
Singer Amara La Negra On How Celia Cruz Continues To Inspire Her
“By watching her, I learned a lot about what it means to be Black and Latina.”
Amelia Hamlin Didn’t Always Love Having The “Weird Mom”
“She was the weird mom that would walk around in her underwear when my friends were over,” Hamlin says of her mom, 'The Real Housewives' star Lisa Rinna.
Singer Dionne Bromfield On How Amy Winehouse Continues To Inspire Her
“She was the kind of person that would do anything for you if she believed in you.”
Soma Sara On The Woman Who Inspired Her Activism
“I’ve always been incredibly inspired by my grandmother for taking up a position of power.”
Singer Ray BLK On The Woman Who Taught Her To Power Up
“It's because of my mum that in a racist, colourist, and sexist world, I've never felt those things about myself. I'm discovering more and more how powerful that is.”
Model Neelam Gill On The Woman Who Taught Her To Speak Her Mind
"That's the way she raised us — to be there for other people, to stand up for what's right, to not forget others."
Jessica Ennis-Hill On The Woman Who Kickstarted Her Athletics Career
"We laugh about how I got into athletics. My mum says it was basically cheap childcare."
Queen Latifah On The Woman Who Taught Her To Be Independent
“I don't know what she was made of, but I hope I inherited some of it.”
Storm Reid On How Her Mother Taught Her To Have Faith
“As an actress in the limelight, that’s what keeps me grounded and sane.”
