Dontaira Terrell

Sex and the City premiered in the late ’90s, igniting a cultural shift in redefining societal standards of what it truly means to be single, successful, and own your sexual power. From navigating the complexities of dating and relationships to friendship, and feminist views, women from around the world saw a glimpse of themselves in each of the four central characters, Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones, and Miranda Hobbes.

On their 2004 farewell record, Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle peeled back the layers of the pop phenom girl group we once knew and re-introduced us to a trio of fully evolved, self-realized women.

Adrienne Bankert’s career spans nearly two decades of being in front of the camera, delivering hard news while connecting with millions of viewers nationwide. As an author, speaker, and national news correspondent with a 2:30 a.m. start time, the Morning in America host maintains her mental and emotional well-being by walking, writing, and cultivating meaningful human connections.

The longevity of world-renowned supermodels Carmen Dell’Orefice And Beverly Johnson is awe-inspiring and a testament to the statement, “It gets greater later.” From being one of the youngest Vogue cover models at the age of 15 to still shutting down runways at 91, Carmen Dell’Orefice has one of the most long-lasting modeling careers.

Peta Murgatroyd, is known for her electrifying dance moves on the hit television show, Dancing with the Stars. But outside of the long-standing competition series, the professional dancer and two-time DWTS winner continues to build her ever growing resume.

There’s no denying that Mario Lopez has been a household name since the early ‘90s. He has continued to climb the reins and reinvent himself since his teen idol days portraying A.C. Slater in the primetime series Saved by the Bell.

From the runways of Paris to Milan, world-renowned supermodel and former peach holder of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Cynthia Bailey truly exemplifies her season 8 tagline, “Seasons may change, but Cynthia Bailey never goes out of style.”

Jill Zarin stole the hearts of many when she first appeared on Bravo TV as one of the original cast members on The Real Housewives of New York City. Her wit, charm, and charisma captured audiences, but her perseverance, hard work, and tenacious spirit have kept her ahead of the game.

Real Housewives of New Jersey star Margaret Josephs continues to redefine the definition of timeless beauty. Although aging in Hollywood can often be frowned upon, the TV personality embraces it all. It serves as an example for women everywhere that age is just a number and that beauty is only skin deep because true beauty shines brightly from within.

HELLUR! Our girl Mabel "Madea" Earlene Simmons, is back and giving us all of the laughs we never knew we needed in the recently released Netflix film A Madea Homecoming. Tyler Perry's reasoning for the return of everyone's favorite matriarch was due to the current climate in today's world.

A game-changer, by definition, is "a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way." As the only full-time Black driver in NASCAR's Cup series, Bubba Wallace exemplifies the true meaning of game-changer both on and off the racetrack.

Blair Underwood has continued capturing the hearts of audiences since his 1985 musical film debut in Krush Groove. Since then, his career has reached extraordinary heights with several accolades under his belt, and starring roles in hit television shows and films, all while mastering the art of reinvention.

These last two years have been an ongoing rollercoaster since the pandemic took center stage in our lives. Personally, I missed traveling the most, so I was excited to head to the mountains for a glamping trip. It was exactly what I needed because I realized I was becoming so consumed with adulting and everyday stressors that tending to my own needs had been placed on the backburner.

When it comes to breaking barriers in Hollywood, Halle Berry is at the top of that list. In 2002, she won an Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first and only Black woman to do so. Now she's making strides in another capacity by making her directorial debut with her new Netflix film, Bruised.

It's no secret when it comes to Westerns, Black men and women have been virtually erased from that narrative. But with Netflix's latest release, The Harder They Fall, filmmaker Jeymes Samuel set out to shine a new light by bridging popular culture with historical figures that inspired the film's characters.