She Rises in Abundance

Her novels have sold 77 million copies in 42 languages, centering women’s voices in love, loss, and resistance.

She wrote The House of the Spirits after fleeing a dictatorship that killed her uncle — Chile’s president.

Her foundation funds over 100 orgs fighting for women’s rights, safety, and justice across the globe.

She’s helped raise millions for trauma healing, refugee aid, and reproductive freedom.

At 14, she became one of Disney’s youngest leads ever, and brought Polynesian storytelling to millions of families worldwide.

She partnered with the University of Hawaiʻi to create a Hawaiian-language version of Moana, helping schools use the film as a tool for language revival.

She used her platform to oppose drilling and protect sacred land and water in Hawaiʻi, standing with community leaders on the front lines.

She came out publicly and became a powerful voice for q***r Indigenous youth who rarely see themselves reflected on global screens.

And she supports arts and education programs that uplift Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander kids, giving them opportunities she once only dreamed of.

She founded Rosie’s Theater Kids, giving 2,000+ low-income children free arts education in NYC.

Came out in 2002- and fought for same-sex adoption, marriage, and foster care reform.

Adopted five children, and became a national voice for trauma-informed parenting and chosen family.

Took on Trump publicly- years before it was popular.

Raised millions for LGBTQIA+, youth, and mental health orgs — turning jokes into impact.

She partnered with the Purple Leash Project to help domestic violence shelters become pet-friendly- so survivors don’t have to choose between safety and their beloved animals. Fewer than 20 % of shelters accept pets today.

She launched the Joyful Heart Foundation to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, shifting culture from silence and shame to support and empowerment.

By 2010 her foundation had sent 5,000+ women and children on healing retreats combining body, mind, and community support, fostering emotional resilience that lasts a lifetime.

In 2025 she joined other leaders on International Women’s Day campaigns amplifying collective action against domestic violence and affirming women’s safety and dignity, bringing global visibility to systemic support needs.

Pledged 50% of her 2020 earnings to racial justice and equality, backing organizations fighting systemic racism.

Launched Donate My Wage to help everyday people calculate and contribute a meaningful portion of their income to social justice causes.

Supported Project Sunshine, helping children facing medical challenges access joy, care, and support.

Joined Jeans for Refugees, donating proceeds to support displaced families through humanitarian work.

Called out the fashion industry’s silence on systemic racism, demanding real accountability and inclusion.

She proved that true wealth is measured in futures, not fortunes.

At just 16, she negotiated her Disney contract to include a Black family, made herself a producer, and demanded her character be smart, not stereotyped.

When a magazine retouched her body, she posted the unedited photo, starting a movement for body honesty.

Fought for pay equity and won, earning $10 million for Euphoria, equal to her male co-stars.

Helped register hundreds of thousands of young voters, boosting youth turnout nationwide.

She donated millions to support schools, scholarships, and new learning centers.

She wrote an open letter to Apple Music, vowing to pull her album if all artists were not paid fairly.

Funded children’s hospitals with what staff called her “biggest check without blinking.”

Petitioned Congress to pass the Equality Act, using her platform to push for LGBTQ protections nationwide.

Spoke out for women’s rights, condemning abortion bans, and opposing the overturn of Roe.

She changed a sexist nationality law, giving Senegalese women the same rights as men.

Took a dictator to court for crimes against humanity.

Put the president’s son on trial for stealing over $240 million.

Passed a law requiring all top officials to declare their assets.

Built a parliament where 43% of lawmakers were women.