10. Rihanna

We will break up our list with Riri. She released her eighth studio album, Anti to widespread acclaim and tremendous commercial success. The album debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number twenty-seven, but within a few months it peaked at number one, becoming Rihanna’s second number one and eighth top ten album on the chart. Her world tour in support of her album was a monumental commercial success as she performed in North America and Europe to crowded audiences.

Also, she has further strengthened her presence in the fashion world. She is Puma’s Creative Director and debuted her Fenty x Puma collaboration at New York Fashion Week 2016. Her social media presence is stronger than ever.

9. Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie has certainly made her presence felt in recent years. She made her breakthrough with her hot performance in The Wolf of Wall Street. She then appeared in an unsuccessful comedy-drama Focus. Her latest action-adventure film The Legend of Tarzan , in which she recreates the famous role of Jane Porter, was released a few weeks ago to great acclaim.

She’s also set to star as Harley Quinn, one of the comic universe’s hottest, baddest female villains, in the upcoming film Suicide Squad . From the looks of the trailers, she will make a great impression in the film. She will also appear opposite Tina Fey in the War Zone dramedy Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, which was inspired by a novel .

8. Kim Kardashian

There are few who can share opinions like KimKardashian. Some believe she hasn’t done anything worthwhile to deserve the attention she enjoys and she’s only popular thanks to her leaked video. While there are some on the other spectrum who acknowledge Kim as a role model and style icon. Regardless of which group you belong to, there is no denying that she has built a strong media presence and used it intelligently to become a valuable brand. She has a super successful mobile app to her name. She has published a best-selling coffee table book and has been on the covers of almost every prestigious fashion magazine.

7. Taylor Swift

When she rose to fame as a teenage country music star, many didn’t expect Taylor Swift to become a pop icon and one of the most popular sex symbols. With her natural talent, ambition and vision, she has carved a place in the music industry. Also, she has one of the most fanatical fan bases which she certainly deserves credit for having expertly managed her relationship with them. In fact, she’s the best in the business when it comes to staying in touch with her fans and making them feel a part of her job. She’s kept her image sparkling clean while climbing the proverbial ladder of success and fame.

6. Adele

Many of the readers will agree with me when I say Adele is a rarity, an anomaly on the modern music scene. She’s a far cry from the pop stars who seem to rely more on their ability to shock and exposure than their ability to become famous. She’s not one of the dominant crowds that emerge from the posh nightclubs and pose in lingerie on their social media accounts. Adele relies on her powerful voice and beautifully sung songs that consistently make seismic chart debuts. The emotional energy she brings to her songs is hard to beat in the industry.

5. Holly Holm

If this article was written before she stunned to win over Ronda Rousey, many of you wouldn’t have known who Holly Holm is. I don’t want to take anything away from Holly, who is one of the best in her sport, but it goes without saying that the brutal end to Ronda’s long-running winning streak made Holly a sensation. However, those who have followed her for a long time would surely agree that her famous win wasn’t as surprising as is made out to be. After all, she’s a world champion, having defended her title 18 times in three weight classes.

4. Priyanka Chopra

Even before making her big debut with Quantico, Priyanka Chopra had already proven her acting credentials many times with her work in Bollywood. Now, the former Miss Universe is poised to establish herself in Hollywood as securely and firmly as she did in Bollywood, starring in a couple of big-budget films, including the latest iteration of Baywatch . In addition, she has done serious charity work, collaborating with UNICEF for the empowerment and education of girls.

3. Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham made history by being the first plus size model to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition . However, even before that groundbreaking, she had made a name for herself in the fashion industry by collaborating with leading brands like Levi’s and Target. Ashley goes beyond her modeling work to inspire women around the world and make them feel confident about their bodies. She has engaged her fans in positive conversations across the social media platforms to promote healthy living over the size zero obsession.

2. Beyoncé

Even in her second decade in the music industry, Beyoncé is still going strong. She’s still far better than her much younger contemporaries when it comes to the critical acclaim and reach of her music. Her new album Lemonade certainly made waves in the industry. It was the first time in the industry that a female artist had 12 songs on the Billboard Hot Top 100 chart simultaneously. Plus, she looks as hot and pretty as anyone in the business, and despite the constant rumors of trouble in her marriage (which she’s expertly used to boost sales of her new album), she and Jay-Z are very close .

1. Daisy Ridley

Daisy Ridley’s role as lead actress Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens has made her a global star. Her moves and efficiency with the lightsaber have created her new action star, which is very rare for female actors. With her set to star in the next two installments of the trilogy, her star could only shine brighter. The fact that she is a genuine, open and positive person in real life makes her even more loveable. She has a great figure to make a complete package out of. She will also appear as Lara Croft in the next version of the famous film.