
Women haven’t even finished swarming the nation’s capital for the Women’s March, but already, it’s become larger than life: Not only did it draw a bigger crowd than Donald Trump’s inauguration, but it made history as the largest inaugural protest ever held. Take a moment to let that sink in!!!
While there were hundreds of thousands of female faces in attendance, each with their own reason to march, a few of them might have been more familiar than others: They belonged to not only some of our staffers, but some of your favorite celebs, as well. Take a peek at who attended the event, or even just took the time to support it in our roundup below.
1. Mandy Moore: This Is Us star Mandy Moore joined forced with Jane Fonda for the day, saying, “It’s not a movement without #JaneFonda…what a way to celebrate the collective energy of so many people unwilling to sit by idly. One for the books!” She isn’t kidding!
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2. Katy Perry: Katy posted a throwback photo with her sister, saying, “Marching with SO many sisters today but my heart is most proud to march with my blood sister, Angela, who has always been my guardian angel. We should all be guardians for each other. I march today because I am not afraid anymore and I hope I can be an example of fearlessness and resilience. I will not let anyone suppress me, silence me or clip my wings. For a long time, I misunderstood the true definition of being a feminist, but now that I know, I am empowered! I am indisputably a feminist. I am here today to break the cycle of suppression and inequality. I stand with you all! #whyimarch.”
View this post on Instagramyou know she'd be marching ✊️✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿#womensmarch #theresistance #womenwhocando
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3. Orlando Bloom: Katy’s man Orlando supported his lady (and women everywhere), writing, “You know she’d be marching. #womensmarch #theresistance #womenwhocando.”
View this post on InstagramRespect and support women ALWAYS #womensupportingwomen #womensmarchlondon 🌎
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4. David Beckham: Victoria, Brooklyn and David Beckham all posted about the march, being witness to it from London, but it was David that got us right in the feels, with his caption of “Respect and support women ALWAYS.” Swoooon.
View this post on InstagramI love women. I live for my two daughters. And I am full of pride and unity with all women today.
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5. Drew Barrymore: Drew shared her reasons for supporting the movement, saying, “I love women. I live for my two daughters. And I am full of pride and unity with all women today.”
View this post on InstagramRepresenting here at Sundance! #womensmarch #marchonmain
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6. Charlize Theron: Charlize joined the ladies in Utah, writing, “Representing here at Sundance! #womensmarch #marchonmain.”
7. Taylor Schilling: OITNB star Taylor looked absolutely exhaulted at the march, holding up a sign with a powerful message: #wordsmeanstuff. Yes. They. DO.
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8. Lupita Nyong’O: Lupita posted a beautiful video explaining why many marched and also offered up this quote from Chimamamanda Ngozi Adichie, who said, “My own definion of a feminist is a man or a woman who says, ‘Yes, there’s a problem with gender as it is today and we must fix it, we must do better. All of us, women and men, must do better.’”
View this post on InstagramThen moment @lenadunham and I found each other
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9. Amy Schumer: The march all but took over Amy Schumer’s feed, who found a friend in the crowd. “The moment @lenadunham and I found each other,” she wrote.
Couldn't be more proud….I am here, we are here!!! #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/HibJJlcTTC
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) January 21, 2017
10. Zendaya: Zendaya gave us a bird’s eye view of the action with this all-too-telling video.
Thanks for standing, speaking & marching for our values @womensmarch. Important as ever. I truly believe we're always Stronger Together.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 21, 2017
11. Hillary Clinton: The people’s champ Hillary Clinton showed support for her army today with this inspiring Tweet.
12. Vanessa Hudgens: Vanessa joined LA’s efforts, looking cute as could be with her “I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar” sign.
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13. Marion Cotillard: A bug took down actress Marion Cotillard, but not her spirit: “Super sick today, cannot walk, but my spirit and my heart stand by all the women and men who are walking today all around the world for human rights, freedom and love!”
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14. Jessica Chastain: Jessica was all smiles next to her signs, saying, “Who runs the world?”
15. John Legend: John braved the snow for the march, simply posting the movement’s hashtag.
View this post on Instagram#WomensMarch #WhyIMarch 🎨: @weezyvc
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16. Alicia Keys: Alicia performed “Girl on Fire” for the event, also posting this artistic tribute to Louisa Cannell in celebration of the day’s festivities.
View this post on InstagramMy girls!! We found each other!! MARCH!
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17. Amber Tamblyn: It was a venerable “who’s who” of girl power over on Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants actress Amber Tamblyn’s page, with snaps of the star with the likes of Amy Schumer, Amy Poehler and more. “My girls!!” she exclaimed. “We found each other!! MARCH!”
View this post on Instagram#biconic power. #halsey #womensmarchonwashington ✌🏻🦄
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18. Evan Rachel Wood: Having openly spoken out about her own struggles with abuse as a woman, we had a sneaking suspicion we could count on Evan Rachel to make an appearance: Here she is with fellow feminist Halsey (who’s just out of surgery, by the by!)
View this post on InstagramToday I march. 2018 I vote. #whyimarch
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19. Jessica Biel: Mrs. Timberlake joined in on the action, saying, “Today I march. 2018 I vote.”
20. Miley Cyrus: We can’t imagine Miley, a champion for human rights in general (have you joined her Hopeful Hippie movement?), missing this for one the world.
View this post on InstagramHonored to march with these #nastywomen. #WomensMarchDC
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21. Ashley Judd: Ashley gave what was, quite possibly, our favorite speech of the day, and also took the time to post about it, saying, “Honored to march with these #nastywomen. #WomensMarchDC”
22. Brie Larson: A sign above her head, the Oscar winner clearly felt empowered, saying, “I’M EVERY WOMAN.”
View this post on InstagramOut here fighting for OUR rights #pussypower #womensmarchonwashington 🐱🌎💕
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23. Bella Thorne: Bella appeared to be having a blast “out here fighting for OUR rights.”
View this post on InstagramOn set today but united with ladies nonetheless. ✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊🏿✊🏾
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24. Halle Berry: While Halle couldn’t make the march, she was there in spirit: “On set today but united with ladies nonetheless.”
25. Rihanna: Rihanna paid tribute to those around her, sharing a photo of an older marcher and saying, “Go awf granny!”
View this post on Instagram#MARCHONMAIN #WOMENSMARCH @marycmccormack @charlizeafrica
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26. Chelsea Handler: The funny gal hosted the protest in Sundance, with stars like Jennifer Beals and Charlize Theron at her side.
John Kerry spent his first day as a private citizen after 34 years at the #WomensMarch. pic.twitter.com/qC19Uy9kfg
— Marv (@Marv_Vien) January 21, 2017
27. John Kerry: John Kerry took to the streets with thousands of women, walking a dog in a pink (!) leash.
28. P!nk: Pink made it a family affair, saying, “We march together.”
29. America Ferrera and Chrissy Teigen: These two badass babes shared a sweet moment at the Washington rally. (Photo via Getty)
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30. Ariana Grande: The pint-sized starlet, who has recently dealt with sexism firsthand, had a lot to say about today’s rally. “Today filled my heart with so much hope!!” she wrote. “Got to meet many beautiful, passionate people and march alongside my loved ones. The sun came out for us, we are so much stronger and louder than hatred, ignorance, sexism, racism, agism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming, slut shaming, prejudice, discrimination of all kinds, patriarchal conditioning and the backwards expectations of what a woman should be! I’m so proud of/inspired by everyone who marched today and thankful that there are so many people on this planet currently celebrating how brilliant and magical women truly are! Let’s keep our voices loud, passionate and peaceful! Let’s continue being strong for each other and to build each other up! Let’s stay connected to our divinity.” You said it, sister!
LEGENDS! 🙌🏼 @cher and @madonna backstage at the #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/g8x8InMuU8
— SiriusXMPolitics (@SXMPolitics) January 21, 2017
31. Madonna and Cher: Old school badass babes Madonna and Cher hung out together backstage.
View this post on InstagramToday was a good day! ✌🏼#womensmarch
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32. Lauren Conrad: Lauren looked chic as ever in her knitted hat, saying, “Today was a good day.”
View this post on Instagram#womensmarch #nyc #community #girlpower #sisterhood 💪🙌👊
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33. Naomi Watts: Naomi and co. took NYC by storm (along with thousands of others!)
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34. Kerry Washington: Kerry made her voice heard onstage in LA.
35. Sophia Bush: Political champion Sophia Bush, who once called a man out for his appalling flight behavior, shared a knowing smile with Gloria Steinem.
36. Jodie Sweetin: The Fuller House star shared a feel-good post with mom, saying, “Today I marched for all women with my mama and about 100,000 other women. It was amazing!!! Such a powerful feeling of bonding with other women!
Which celeb are you most stoked to see out in the trenches? Tweet us over @BritandCo!
(Photo via Michael Loccisano + Kevin Mazur/Getty + Janine Squillari)
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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