It’s been a long road, but we’re finally starting to see beauty brands put their money where their mouths are when it comes to inclusion. From truly expansive shade ranges to body-hair representation in ads, brands are painting a realistic picture of the people who actually use their products. This audience is expanding to include…
Emma Stone is on a roll right now with her career. She’s coming off a wave of praise and publicity from her Oscar-winning performance in La La Land, a role that was followed up this year by another well-reviewed performance in Battle of the Sexes, in which she plays tennis legend Billie Jean King. Now,…
Demi Lovato is a vocal crusader for a number of important causes: body positivity, self-esteem, and her sobriety (going on six years!), among others. But one thing she’s been extra passionate about is mental health. She told Glamour last year that she considers speaking out about mental illness and addiction is her “true purpose,” and…
Issa Rae is the success story we need right now. After gaining a rabid following on YouTube with her web series, “Awkward Black Girl,” (still, incredibly, going by the handle “actingrl112”), the actress took over HBO with her critically acclaimed series, Insecure. That all sounds like a lot of high-minded accolades—and it is—but it’s really…