Popularity is defined by breaking news or the respect earned through philanthropy. Whatever the case may be, there are many women in America who are making news in 2022.
1. Rihanna
Rihanna tops our list because of her pregnancy announcement, which very nearly broke the internet.
2. Oprah Winfrey
Everyone knows Oprah as ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ ran for 25 years owing to her popularity.
3. Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner is one of the top-earning models in the world and also has a strong social media presence.
4. Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner welcomed her second child earlier this year and is in the news because of her new brand ventures.
5. Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian has been making rounds globally following her divorce from Kanye West.
6. Britney Spears
Britney Spears made the news with her freedom from her conservatorship and entered this list.
7. Beyonce
The perfect mix of talent and beauty, Beyonce is hailed by fans across the world as Queen B.
8. Michelle Obama
The former first lady does not need a reason to be here because whatever she does is popular.
9. Lana Del Ray
Lana Del Ray is the favorite of many on account of her music which is beautiful in its sadness and resonates with people around the globe.
10. Billie Eilish
A music sensation, Eilish has 4 Grammys to her name to date.
11. Adele
A fifteen-time Grammy Award winner, Adle warrants a place on this list for her unique music.
12. Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle is an actress and philanthropist and also the Duchess of Sussex.
13. Taylor Swift
In the news for her releasing Taylor’s Versions of her songs, this singer-songwriter is worth mentioning on this list.
14. Miley Cyrus
With brilliant music and a Disney career as a teen, Miley Cyrus deserves a spot here.
15. Angelina Jolie
With her recent debut on Instagram, Jolie is an actress and a philanthropist.
16. Selena Gomez
Gomez has been a child actor and now is a singer and businesswoman and an inspiration to many.
17. Scarlett Johansson
Johansson, or ‘Black Widow’ in the MCU, has been the highest-paid actress in the world since 2018.
18. Megan Fox
Megan Fox’s engagement to Machine Gun Kelly is the recent update about her life.
19. Nicki Minaj
A rapper and a phenomenal artist, Nicki Minaj has a solid fan base.
20. Madonna
Considered the most successful solo artist, Madonna is a pop culture icon.
21. Jennifer Lopez
Lopez is a singer, actress, producer, fashion designer, and successful businesswoman.
22. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is best known as a singer and is also a philanthropist, and she also has her own vegan cosmetics brand.
23. Betty White
Betty White was an American television actress with a career of 80 years. She recently passed away.
24. Avril Lavigne
Lavigne is a popular singer and also has a popular conspiracy theory to her name.
25. Ariana Grande
A great vocalist and a child actor on Nickelodeon, Grande has her own army of fans backing her popularity.
26. Ellen DeGeneres
Best known for her talk show, Elen has made news for certain controversies in recent years.
27. Mariah Carey
Carey is one of the most popular and the richest music artists of all time.
28. Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan was one of the most popular actresses of the 2000s and is loved till now.
29. Katy Perry
Perry is one of the highest-earning women in music and is also a TV judge.
30. Kate Moss
A popular model, Moss has dominated the catwalk for a long while now.
31. Kristen Stewart
Most well known for her role in the Twilight series, Kristen Stewart is the recipient of the César Award.
32. Paris Hilton
A model, socialite, businesswoman, and DJ, there is little Hilton cannot do.
33. Cher
Cher is known for her music, apart from her beauty. She is the only artist who has had a single top the Billboard chart for six decades consecutively.
34. Shakira
The ‘Queen of Latin Music’, Shakira made her debut at 13 and has since been highly loved.
35. Sandra Bullock
Once the highest-paid actress in the world, Bullock is also a philanthropist.
36. Kesha
Kesha is known for her catchy tunes and most copies sold of an album.
37. Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba has been working since she was 19 and is an actress and a businesswoman.
38. Pamela Anderson
Known for her work in Baywatch, Anderson is an actress and a vocal animal rights activist.
39. Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria is one of the most popular actresses in the US. A ‘desperate housewife’ once, she is now a businesswoman and an activist.
40. Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston does not need any introduction. People have been going gaga over her youthful look ever since the FRIENDS Reunion.
41. Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Tisdale is an actress and singer with her career beginning as a Disney prodigy. She recently became a mom to a baby girl.
42. Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens came into the limelight with her debut movie, High School Musical. Ever since her popularity has only been increasing steadily.
43. Ellie Goulding
With great music comes great popularity is what Goulding stands for.
44. Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton is a politician, lawyer, and admired public figure. She has served as the First Lady, as a United States senator, and US secretary of state.
45. Hilary Duff
An actress, singer, songwriter, and businesswoman, Hilary Duff recently made news with her new sitcom ‘How I Met Your Father’ going on air.
46. Halle Berry
Considered one of the most beautiful women, Halle Berry is also a very successful actress.
47. Sarah Jessica Parker
Owing to her commendable portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, the audience came to love Sarah Jessica Parker and hasn’t let go of this Emmy-winning actress since.
48. Alicia Keys
With 15 Grammy Awards, Keys is hailed as one of the most influential singers of our time.
49. Kylie Minogue
Kylie is an inspiration to many women and has some great music to her credit.
50. Heidi Klum
Beginning as a host, Klum is a former model and a TV show judge now.
