Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

From the beginning of her career in the 1990s, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has always promoted feminist movements. In the 1990s, she came to prominence with her band Destiny's Child with smash singles including "Independent Women," "Survivor," "Say My Name," "Bills, Bills, Bills," and "Girls." The vocalists praised the resiliency and power of women, as well as the significance of self-confidence and mutual support.

The singer aptly summed up the strength of women in her 2011 hit song 'Run The World (Girls)' with the lyrics: 'We're clever enough to create these billions, strong enough to have the children, then go back to business.' The song has now become an anthem for generations of feminists. Also, Beyoncé's 2013 hit single 'Flawless' has a quotation from novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie that says, "Feminist: the person that believes in the cultural, political, and financial equality of the sexes."

Throughout her career, the Grammy-award-winning trailblazer has emphasized the need to assist other women in climbing the ladder, and utilizing female musicians and producers for her concerts and tours. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is one of the most famous feminist icons in history.