15) Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie has openly spoken about the problems women face in Hollywood. She has criticized the lack of meaningful roles for women and the way stories often rely on stereotypes. Jolie has also addressed the power imbalance in the industry that allows abuse to happen. In 2017 she shared her own experience of being harassed by Harvey Weinstein. She used her voice to support the #MeToo movement and called for change. Through her work as a filmmaker, Jolie has focused on telling stories about marginalized communities.
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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew