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Role models?

2010's 'inspirational' female role models

Forbes releases this year’s list. Here’s a slideshow of some who made the cut.
6.28pm, 20 Jul 2010
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FORBES MAGAZINE has released its list of “30 Most Inspiring Women”. The list features a range of women from all over the world, including actresses, politicians, activists and novelists. Irishwoman Ali Hewson was cited for her activism.

Bono’s better half maintains a low profile on the social scene, but is known for her environmental campaign work. Ms Hewson set up the ethical fashion label, Edun, along with her husband in 2005.

Here’s TheJournal.ie’s slideshow of some of the women who made it onto the list:

2010's 'inspirational' female role models
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  • Author of the hugely popular Harry Potter series, JK Rowling.

    Author of the hugely popular Harry Potter series, JK Rowling.

  • Ethical fashion label founder and activist, Ali Hewson.

    Ethical fashion label founder and activist, Ali Hewson.

  • US Secretary of State and former First Lady, Hillary Clinton.

    US Secretary of State and former First Lady, Hillary Clinton.

  • Actress and UNHCR ambassador, Angelina Jolie.

    Actress and UNHCR ambassador, Angelina Jolie.

  • Former US Secretary of State, Condolezza Rice.

    Former US Secretary of State, Condolezza Rice.

  • The only saint on the list, Mother Teresa.

    The only saint on the list, Mother Teresa.

  • Former vice-presidential hopeful and Alaska governor, Sarah Palin.

    Former vice-presidential hopeful and Alaska governor, Sarah Palin.

  • The queen of daytime TV and this year's most powerful celebrity, Oprah Winfrey.

    The queen of daytime TV and this year's most powerful celebrity, Oprah Winfrey.

  • The First Lady of America, Michelle Obama.

    The First Lady of America, Michelle Obama.
  • Author of the hugely popular Harry Potter series, JK Rowling.
  • Ethical fashion label founder and activist, Ali Hewson.
  • US Secretary of State and former First Lady, Hillary Clinton.
  • Actress and UNHCR ambassador, Angelina Jolie.
  • Former US Secretary of State, Condolezza Rice.
  • The only saint on the list, Mother Teresa.
  • Former vice-presidential hopeful and Alaska governor, Sarah Palin.
  • The queen of daytime TV and this year's most powerful celebrity, Oprah Winfrey.
  • The First Lady of America, Michelle Obama.

Do you agree with the selections made by Forbes? Is there anyone you would add – or remove – from the list? Add your suggestions to the comments below.

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