scorecardAGE 42: Amy Poehler

AGE 42: Amy Poehler

Actress/Comedian

What makes her powerful: Co-hosting the Golden Globes for the second year in a row, Poehler shows no signs of slowing down, even to receive an award herself that night for playing the lovable lead Leslie in "Parks and Rec." Expect to see her up at the podium again when she hosts in 2015.

Another powerful 42-year-old: Martin Freeman plays Bilbo Baggins in "The Hobbit" franchise. The sequel was the highest grossing movie of 2013.

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