Another year, another TIME ranking of the most influential people on the planet, from industry to artistry. Among the entertainers selected, this year a fierce set of females topped the list.
The artists section of the famed list featured many female entertainers including Bollywood mainstay and Hollywood newcomer Priyanka Chopra of ABC's Quantico, as well as the Veep herself, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Empire's Taraji P. Henson - who recently won a Golden Globe - as well as Melissa McCarthy, were also recognized, alongside Charlize Theron and Ariana Grande.
Perhaps the best-deserved recognition was that of mixed-martial-arts-fighter-turned-transmedia-entertainer Ronda Rousey, who in spite of losing an infamous match against Holly Holm has became a positive pop culture icon. TIME even conducted a video interview with the star.
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