This March 8, we're celebrating International Women's Day with a look at some of the female figures who've impacted the lives of our favorite stars.
While every day is, and should be, an opportunity to celebrate the women who've dominated the cultural landscape of the world and our lives, International Women's Day is a chance to showcase their worth for the world to see.
Take a look with HELLO! as we share some of the stars who've paid tribute to the women in their lives this International Women's Day, and in turn inspired millions themselves…
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Shania Twain
Shania paid tribute to the female artists who'd inspired her in her career, including country music royalty like Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker, and Dolly Parton. Speaking of country musicians...
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Reba McEntire
Reba included a clip from a performance of her 2001 hit song "I'm a Survivor," with the caption: "Today is for all the women who refuse to give up."
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Michelle Obama
Michelle shared a powerful message as the founder of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, asking her followers to support their mission to empower and provide necessary resources for girls to access education. "We have the power to create a ripple effect by supporting the next generation of girls."
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Kris Jenner
Momager Kris marked the day by celebrating the women in her family, including her daughters Kim, Kourtney, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie, plus her granddaughters. "I thank God every day for my girls. And to the wonderful friends in my life who bring so much love, strength, and joy, many who have been in my life for decades, I'm constantly in awe of you all!!"
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Lisa Rinna
Lisa Rinna similarly celebrated the women in her life, those being her daughters Amelia and Delilah, plus her mom Lois Rinna. "The greatest pride of my life will always be raising strong women and being the daughter of one."
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Reese Witherspoon
The ever joyful Reese paid tribute to her Hollywood heavyweight friends and collaborators, including Nicole Kidman, Mindy Kaling, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Aniston, Laura Dern, and Kerry Washington, adding: "I could go on forever about the incredible women in my life – friends, mentors, and the women I admire for their courage, creativity, and generosity." Speaking of Kerry...
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Kerry Washington
Olivia Pope has spoken! Kerry shared a hilarious and powerful short clip praising her worth as a woman while getting in full glam.
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Kyra Sedgwick
Alongside pictures with her mom Patricia Rosenwald and daughter Sosie Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick simply gushed: "I love being a woman!"
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Rita Wilson
Rita Wilson played some clips from her newly released "Sound of a Woman," thanking fans and listeners for supporting her music. "I'm so grateful to share these songs and connect with so many incredible women (and everyone listening) around the world."
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Katherine Schwarzenegger
Including photos with her many friends and family members, not to forget her mom Maria Shriver, Katherine penned: "Feeling especially grateful for the incredible women in my life who support, inspire, and lift each other up every day. From my mom and sister to dear friends, mentors, and now my two daughters… watching this next generation of girls grow is the greatest gift of all."
