Top 100 Women
Defining the Year
A curated study of visibility, talent, and cultural weight. These are the women who dominated the conversation in 2026 across film, music, and media.
The Year of the Multi-Hyphenate
In 2026, being "just" an actress or "just" a singer is no longer the standard. This list reflects the rise of the woman who produces her own films, runs a global beauty brand, and maintains a direct-to-audience digital presence. We've ranked these figures based on three pillars: Project Impact, Digital Footprint, and Industry Longevity.
01. Sydney SweeneyFilm / Production
02. Jodie ComerDrama / Theatre
03. ZendayaCinema / Fashion
04. Ana de ArmasAction / Drama
05. Florence PughIndie / Blockbuster
06. Jenna OrtegaStreaming Star
07. Bella HadidWellness / Mode
08. Anya Taylor-JoyGlobal Cinema
09. Alexandra DaddarioTV / Digital
10. Scarlett JohanssonLegend / Director
11. Margot RobbieProd. Mogul
12. Dua LipaMusic / Lifestyle
13. Sabrina CarpenterPop Icon
14. RoséGlobal Music
15. Gal GadotInternational
16. Taylor SwiftIndustry Power
17. Elizabeth OlsenDrama
18. Hailee SteinfeldMulti-Hyphenate
19. Emilia ClarkeScreen / Stage
20. Kendall JennerModel / Brand
21. Gigi HadidCreative Director
22. Ariana GrandeVocal Power
23. Selena GomezBeauty / TV
24. Eiza GonzálezGlobal Talent
25. Madelyn ClineStreaming
26. Camila CabelloMusic
27. Vanessa KirbyAction / Drama
28. Sana (TWICE)Fashion Amb.
29. Lisa (LLOUD)Solo Icon
30. Jennie KimLuxury / Music
32. Megan FoxCulture
33. Adut AkechFashion
34. Jung Ho-yeonScreen
35. Priyanka ChopraGlobal Power
36. Deepika PadukoneCinema
37. Olivia RodrigoSongwriter
38. Millie Bobby BrownProduction
39. TylaGlobal Sound
41. Michelle MaoBreakthrough
42. Sydney ParkScreen
43. Hunter SchaferVisual Arts
44. Lily-Rose DeppDrama
45. Iris LawStyle
46. Leni KlumModel
47. Heidi KlumBusiness / TV
48. Sofia VergaraTV Mogul
49. Salma HayekLegend
50. Monica BellucciCinema
51. Lupita Nyong'oActing
52. Tessa ThompsonFilm / Prod
53. Zoë KravitzDirector
54. Vanessa HudgensLifestyle
55. Shay MitchellBrand Owner
56. Lily CollinsTV / Media
57. Dakota JohnsonCinema
59. Úrsula CorberóInternational
60. Hande ErçelDrama
61. Dilraba DilmuratChina / Global
63. Jang WonyoungK-Pop Amb.
64. NingningMusic / Fashion
65. Karina (aespa)Visual Pop
66. Madison BeerVocalist
67. Tate McRaePerformer
68. Billie EilishArtist
69. SZASongwriter
70. Doja CatCreative
71. RihannaEmpire
72. BeyoncéInstitution
73. ShakiraGlobal Legend
74. AnittaLatAm Icon
75. Becky GMusic / Media
76. RosalíaVanguard
78. Maya HawkeScreen / Music
79. Sadie SinkDrama
80. Rachel ZeglerMusical Film
81. Cailee SpaenyRising Screen
82. Isabela MercedSuperhero Genre
83. Milly AlcockFantasy Star
84. Emma D'ArcyPrestige TV
85. Olivia CookeActing
86. Teyana TaylorVisionary
87. Indya MooreMedia Amb.
88. Barbie FerreiraCinema
89. Alexa DemieStyle / Screen
90. Chloe KellySport / Influence
91. Dakota FanningDrama
92. Elle FanningPrestige Film
93. Mia GothGenre Legend
94. Sophie TurnerDrama
95. Maisie WilliamsCulture
96. Hailey BieberBeauty Mogul
97. Lori HarveyBrand Amb.
98. Jasmine TookesModel
99. Romee StrijdInfluence
100. Candice SwanepoelLegendary Model
