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7. Zendaya
During the 2017 Beautycon Festival, Zendaya referred to herself as “Hollywood’s acceptable version of a Black girl,” a reality she felt needed to change. “As a Black woman, as a light-skinned Black woman, it’s important that I’m using my privilege, my platform to show you how much beauty there is in the African American community,” the Emmy-nominated actress said. “It’s about creating those opportunities. Sometimes you have to create those paths. And that’s with anything, Hollywood, art, whatever.”
8. Charlize Theron
In 2023, Charlize Theron opened up about how men and women’s aging processes are perceived differently, arguing that men are believed to “age like fine wine and women like cut flowers.” “I despise that concept, and I want to fight against it, but I also think women want to age in a way that feels right to them,” the 48-year-old actress told Allure. She believes people should be more “empathetic” with each individual’s aging journey and quit making uncalled-for comments about their appearance.
