Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady
Eleanor Roosevelt overcame many hardships throughout her life. Considered homely, Roosevelt grew up at the end of the Vi... MoreEleanor Roosevelt: First Lady
Marie Curie: Scientist
Marie Curie's life was a story of passion, obsession, ambition, and dreams. With her husband, Pierre Curie, she discover... MoreMarie Curie: Scientist
Susan B. Anthony: Activist
Susan B. Anthony spent her life working to bring equality to women and African Americans. She wanted both groups to have... MoreSusan B. Anthony: Activist
Ellen Degeneres: Entertainer
Following her public announcement that she was gay, Ellen DeGeneres was at a loss for work in the late 1990s. She - and ... MoreEllen Degeneres: Entertainer
Nancy Pelosi: Politician
Nancy Pelosi grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father, the city's powerful mayor, taught her the importance of public ... MoreNancy Pelosi: Politician
Rachael Ray: Food Entrepreneur
When one of her recipes calls for 'EVOO', cooks knowingly reach for the extra-virgin olive oil. And when she declares a ... MoreRachael Ray: Food Entrepreneur
Hillary Rodham Clinton: Politician
This former first lady and Yale Law graduate was destined for political life. Hillary Rodham Clinton brought her intelli... MoreHillary Rodham Clinton: Politician
Martha Stewart: Lifestyle Entrepreneur
Martha Stewart's advocacy of homemaking has made her a household name synonymous with meticulous decorating and hostessi... MoreMartha Stewart: Lifestyle Entrepreneur
