Cast of
The Female Lead - A Selection of Portraits

About The Female Lead - A Selection of Portraits

The interviews show these extraordinary women sharing their diverse journeys, personal stories, and perspectives, and the effect is both inspiring and empowering. The Female Lead is an initiative founded by data pioneer and entrepreneur Edwina Dunn to make women’s stories more visible, offering alternative role models with the goal of fostering ambition and self-belief in young women.

Full Cast of The Female Lead - A Selection of Portraits

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

Ava Marie DuVernay (born August 24, 1972) is an American director, screenwriter, producer, and former rapper. In the ...

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Tavi Gevinson

Tavi Gevinson

Tavi Gevinson (born April 21, 1996) is an American writer, magazine editor, and actress. She came to public attention...

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Mhairi Black

Christiane Amanpour

Dr Cori Bargmann

Michaela DePrince

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Often described as "the best actress of her g...

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Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe

Samantha Power
plays Herself


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