50 Most popular women in the world in 2021 (with photos)

Recalling one of the most popular songs Who run the world? Girls! by Beyoncé, we can conclude that women are not so fragile and weak as most belief. On the contrary, they set the pace for reality and influence every aspect of life. These 50 most popular women in the world inspire many people around the world. Find out how they managed to become so famous and what field of scope they are involved in.

Most popular women 

Internet users are always searching for interesting information, and the top 50 famous and influential women are part of those searches. This piece has compiled that list for you. You will also get to read about some honorable mentions before the list rolls on. Here are the details of popular women from different spheres and times. 

List of the most famous women in the world.

1. Oprah Winfrey…

(January 29, 1954) She is an American anchorwoman, actress, producer, female public figure, and TV talk-show hostess ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ (1986-2011). According to Forbes magazine, Oprah is the 9th among the most influential women in 2005 and the 1st – in 2007; in 2009 she became the most dominant person in show business. In 2010- 2013 Oprah was the most ‘powerful’ celebrity in the world. Her fortune is approximately 2.8 billion dollars which is more than any other show-business woman possesses. Oprah Winfrey is also the most successful media magnate: She owns a video production company, the magazine ‘The Oprah Magazine’, commercially profitable resource Oprah.com, a radio network, and the cable television station OWN (The Oprah Winfrey Network).

2. Lana Del Ray

(June 21, 1985, New York) She is an American singer and songwriter. According to the points of view of critics, her music has got a ‘cinematograph’ style, tragic relationship, melancholy preoccupations, and allusions to American pop culture of the 1950s and 1960s. Her debut single ‘Video Games’ made Lana famous almost immediately. However, in 2012, a new hit conquered everybody. It was a remix ‘Summertime Sadness’ that shocked the world. Nowadays she keeps on working on the 4th album. No doubt, she deserves 2nd place among 50 female celebrities. The leader of the 50 most popular women is… Oprah!!!

3. Rihanna

(February 20, 1988, Barbados) She is an American R&B, pop singer, and actress. Her singing career started at age 16 when she moved to the USA. She became famous abruptly after the release of the debut album ‘Music of the Sun’, and the single ‘Pon de Replay’ had been rotated on radio and music channels. The most frequently requested songs are: ‘Don’t Stop the Music, ‘Rude Boy’, ‘Hard’, ‘Umbrella’ and ‘We Found Love.' Rihanna is acknowledged to be the best-selling artist of all time because more than 20 million album copies and 60 million singles were sold. She received 7 ‘Grammys’, 6 ‘American Music Awards, 18 ‘Billboard Music Awards, and a specially made for her ‘Icon Award’. Evidently, she is one of the most popular people in the world. Her business - Fenty Beauty is also successful.

4. Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian)

(May 10, 1946, California) She is an American pop singer, poetess, actress, movie director, and musical producer. She has a unique personality. She has won ‘Oscar’, ‘Grammy’, ‘Emmy’ and 3 ‘Golden Globes’ awards. Her career began at the age of 17. The first success was the song ‘I Got You Babe’ that was performed in the duet ‘Sonny and Cher’. Consequently, Cher proved herself as a soloist and TV hostess.

5. Kendall Jenner

(November 3, 1995, California) She is an American model, socialite, and media personality. Kendall Jenner became popular after the launch of the reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She is among the most followed women on Instagram with 172 million followers as of 2021. Beauty also holds 16th position in top-earning models in Forbes magazine.

6. Lady Gaga Read more

(March 28, 1986, New York) She is a real star! We know that Lady Gaga is a talented singer and a pretty good actress. Moreover, she worked as a DJ, producer, designer, and philanthropist. Her voice is recognizable among the others, and her looks are always unpredictable specific, and gaudy. Lady Gaga became famous owing to songs like ‘Just Dance, ‘Telephone’, ‘Paparazzi’, ‘Bad Romance’, etc.

7. Taylor Swift

(December 2, 1981, Mississippi) She became a real star in the late 1990s. Her songs and clips conquered the whole world. Besides being a pop singer, she is a dancer, model, poetess, and actress. She has sold more than 100 million albums. Her debut album ‘Baby One More Time’ went sold more than 30 million copies and the second one ‘Oops!.. I Did It Again’ – sold 26 million. Nowadays her career is in a slump, but she is still cherished and loved by fans.

8. Selena Gomez

(July 22, 1992, Texas) She is an American movie and TV show actress, voice actress, composer, designer, model, poetess, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. As a child, she was already popular owing to her lead performance in the Disney TV series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place. For her part in the series, she received the ‘Kids’ Choice Award’. Today Selena has got a career as a vocalist. Her tracks are easy, catchy, and rhythmic. It's no wonder so many people are crazy about her.

9. Adele

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (May 5, 1988, London) is a British singer, poet, and songwriter. The debut album ‘19’ was very successful. In 2009, Adele received 2 ‘Grammy’ awards in the categories ‘Best New Singer’ and ‘Best Vocal Performance, Female.’ She is one of the most famous musicians in the world considering the fact that her song “Hello” has 2.5 billion views on YouTube.

10. Madonna

(August 16, 1958, Michigan) She opens the top 10 of the most adored female celebrities. She is an idol of many people: singer and songwriter, musical producer, and business lady. Her career began with dancing and singing rock songs. She loves to switch up her looks and the music varieties she performs.

11. Beyoncé

(September 4, 1981, Houston) She is an American R’n’B singer, dancer, perfumer, and producer. From early childhood, Beyoncé Giselle took part in miscellaneous dance and vocal competitions. In the late 1990s, Beyoncé was a soloist of Destiny Child, a popular R’n’B band. Though, nowadays she has a brilliant singing career all on her own. The most notable songs of hers are: ‘Crazy in Love’, ‘Baby Boy, ‘Single Ladies, ‘Beautiful Liar’, and ‘Irreplaceable’. In April 2019, her self-directed film, Homecoming premiered. The film featured her performance at Coachella, but the impact she wanted to have is to show colored women can also achieve high goals in life.

12. Jennifer Lopez

(July 24, 1969, New York) She managed to make a brilliant career from acting and singing but Jennifer is quite successful in different spheres including dancing, producing, choreographing, and being a businesswoman. Jennifer Lopez actively records tracks, shoots music videos, and stars in various shows and programs.

Who are the top 50 most popular women? 

• Oprah Winfrey 

• Lana Del Ray 

• Rihanna 

• Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian) 

• Kendall Jenner 

• Lady Gaga 

• Taylor Swift 

• Britney Spears 

• Selena Gomez 

• Adele 

• Madonna 

• Beyoncé 

• Jennifer Lopez 

• Katy Perry 

• Shakira 

• Nicki Minaj 

• Miley Cyrus 

• Kim (Kimberly) Kardashian-West 

• Angelina Jolie 

• Paris Hilton 

• Demi Lovato 

• Christina Aguilera 

• Avril Lavigne 

• Megan Fox 

• Mariah Carey 

• Kristen Stewart 

• Alicia Keys 

• Lindsay Lohan 

• Emma Watson 

• Carly Rae Jepsen 

• Jessie J 

• Vanessa Hudgens 

• Heidi Klum 

• Kylie Minogue 

• Kate Moss 

• Hilary Duff 

• Kesha 

• Halle Berry 

• Hillary Clinton 

• Ellie Goulding 

• Michelle Obama 

• Kate Middleton 

• Jessica Alba 

• Fergie 

• Jennifer Aniston 

• Jessica Simpson 

• Scarlett Johansson 

• Carrie Underwood 

• Marilyn Monroe 

• Eva Longoria