10. Oprah Winfrey
How could we forget Oprah? She has amazing twists, and she is undoubtedly one of the most powerful and influential women in the world. Oprah came from a troubling background in a small farm town in Mississippi, from which she grew and became stronger. Since then she has reached out to women everywhere through her talk show, and held onto its wholesome, meaningful material despite the trash talk shows that took over the ’90s. With the creation of Oprah’s Book Club, Oxygen Media, and her magazine, Oprah has extended her influence even further. Oprah’s Angel Network has raised over $50 million for non-profits, awarded hundreds of grants to women, children and families in need, and continues to fight for a person’s basic rights. That’s not all: Oprah has various charities and foundations, all dedicated to helping others. As an individual, she is always one of the nation’s top philanthropists. What can we say? Oprah has integrity, amazing curls, and a passion for giving.
