All articles tagged with #empowerment
Older women share 21 toxic standards society pushes on women—covering aging, body image, motherhood, marriage, finances, and career—that are more scams than truths, urging women to reject these pressures and reclaim their autonomy.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, turning 30, is featured in a 2026 SI Swimsuit shoot photographed at Captiva Island, with outfits described as a celebration of the female form. The piece highlights her on-court success as a sharpshooter and her off-ccourt roles as a USA Network studio analyst and podcast cohost, while noting she remains a polarizing figure due to her views on transgender athletes.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed she froze her eggs, a candid act she casts as empowerment but that has sparked debate about the political risks and potential misperceptions of discussing personal fertility.
Ariana Grande’s new ‘Petal’ video has her as Pepper reclaiming her narrative by confronting a panel of executives who say she’s “not good enough,” then literally chainsawing away their critique; the gory, VistaVision-shot sequence ends with a twist revealing the scene is part of a film, underscoring a message of empowerment amid ongoing public scrutiny as she promotes the Petal album.
A rising trend sees divorcing women reworking or buying new rings as bold statements of independence, with “divorce rings” promoted by jewelers. Examples include Deb Marino’s £2,000 middle-finger redesign featuring a sapphire for her daughter, Ceri Evans’s £3,000 art-deco style ring, and Alex Proie’s seven-diamond wave ring. The trend blends personal storytelling with financial pragmatism, marking new chapters while navigating divorce costs.
A woman on a first date realized her date wanted her to dress casually for a fine-dining restaurant, a tactic many describe as negging meant to humiliate her. She left immediately and blocked him, a move online observers praised as empowerment and a rejection of manipulation.
Elizabeth Smart discusses her new bodybuilding journey on CBS Mornings, calling her debut terrifying but liberating and framing it as a celebration of her body tied to her advocacy for women and children affected by sexual violence.
Lizzo says her June 5 album release, titled Bitch and featuring a title track that samples Meredith Brooks and Missy Elliott, is meant to empower women as she addresses a yearslong lawsuit from former backup dancers over alleged harassment; she denies the accusations and says she’s not afraid to testify if the case goes to trial, adding that the truth will come out. She also discussed pausing a separate Love in Real Life project last year while focusing on making music and touched on her weight loss journey and plans to tour soon.
Elizabeth Smart says her first bodybuilding competition was terrifying, but she now feels liberated and sees herself as more than one thing: a bodybuilder and an advocate for women and children who survived sexual violence. She placed first in her category, has three children, and describes bodybuilding as a celebration of her body that has carried her through the darkest days since her 2002 abduction.
Elizabeth Smart, the kidnapping survivor, revealed on Instagram that she has begun competing in bodybuilding, attending Wasatch Warrior in Salt Lake City as part of her fourth competition. She said she wouldn’t have imagined this a couple of years ago, initially feared judgment, but now embraces bodybuilding as a way to empower herself and inspire other survivors to live boldly.
Elizabeth Smart revealed on Instagram that she competed in a bodybuilding show, sharing a stage photo in a bikini and heels. She says bodybuilding has been physically and mentally empowering, helping her celebrate her body after trauma, and pushed her to pursue new experiences despite fears of judgment as she continues her advocacy; the coverage coincides with attention to the upcoming Netflix documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart in 2025.
A Glamour profile of four women who called off engagements shows that ending a wedding can be a brave act of self-respect, detailing their reasons, the stigma they faced, and how they rebuilt their lives after choosing themselves over social expectations.
Heidi Klum, 52, told Glamour Germany she has an ADHD form she treats as a “superpower,” claiming she can juggle many projects at once. The interview discusses ADHD’s basics and Klum’s busy career on projects like Project Runway and America's Got Talent, while noting her long history of advocacy for female empowerment.
Teyana Taylor won the Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another, marking her first Globes win; she cried on stage, thanked Paul Thomas Anderson, and used her acceptance to tell Black women they belong in every room and to cherish moments with loved ones, as she addressed her daughters and called for space for Black voices.
Paul Feig's 'The Housemaid' is a twisty psychological horror-thriller that explores themes of power, privilege, and manipulation, featuring nudity and dark humor, with standout performances by Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and it delivers a satirical look at the ultra-rich with unexpected turns and a satisfying ending.