Woman & Home

Leading LADIES

Get ready for red-carpet glamour, fancy frocks and polished trophies. That’s right, awards season is upon us! Hollywood’s biggest names are preparing for annual sparkling ceremonies, including the BAFTAs and the Oscars.

So what better time to celebrate those who have changed how women are perceived in a male-dominated industry?

These talented women have faced their fair share of obstacles throughout their rise to global fame, from gender inequality to being slated for the way they look. Despite some of their hardships, they’ve all managed to break through and

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