Host, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
The talk show host, producer, author, comedian, and friend to the stars debuted her apparel and home accessories line, ED by Ellen, this summer and shortly after launched Gap Kids x ED, the fashion campaign at the crux of her “non-gender-specific” movement. The former American Express, CoverGirl, and J.C. Penny spokesperson is now filming her 13th season of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and boasts nearly 50 million Twitter followers, furthering her icon status.
The stats don't lie: According to a Nielsen report released this year, DeGeneres, who is often regarded as the face of LGBT in America, is 35% more likeable than the average talk show host, twice as likely to be considered a trendsetter and funny, and 90% more likely to be considered a role model.