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Entity reports on 5 great girl power speeches from Blake Lively to beyonce

Now, more than ever, women are using every platform possible to make their voices heard.

Blake Lively is the latest Hollywood actress to speak out by using her People’s Choice Awards acceptance speech to stress the importance of girl power.

“My mom taught me as a kid that you can’t let anyone limit you,” she said after winning Favorite Dramatic Movie Actress. “Don’t ever let anyone tell you what you can’t do.”

Girl power is a testament to a woman’s abilities, intellect and strength. But in a world that often makes it difficult for women to thrive, sometimes you just need a reminder.

So, ENTITY highlights five female celebrities who show us what it means to be #WomenThatDo.

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1 Blake Lively: A reminder of women’s infinite potential

After talking about how the Spice Girls and the group’s confidence were her first introduction to girl power, Lively shared an inspirational message about her fellow nominees, who included Amy Adams and Meryl Streep.

“The women nominated in this category … you guys didn’t just vote for me, you voted for girl power. Thank you for sending a message to Hollywood that people want to hear stories about women and we want to hear your stories. Tell your stories, now more than ever. You need to be heard, you are valuable and no one can limit you.”

2 Beyonce: A call to make some noise

Via “Lemonade” Visual Album by Beyonce

As a testament to a woman’s ability to rise up as a powerful collective, Beyoncé shows her support for the Women’s March on Washington in a recent Facebook post:

“Together with Chime for Change, we raise our voices as mothers, as artists, and as activists. As #GlobalCitizens, we can make our voices heard and turn awareness into meaningful action and positive change. #WomensMarch.”

3 Janelle Monae: A demonstration of women’s power

A photo posted by Janelle Monáe (@janellemonae) on

“Hidden Figures” star Janelle Monae plays a powerful woman on and off-screen. You can expect to see her perform at the Women’s March on Jan. 21, using her music as a strong force:

“I am honored to join this critical movement to bring justice and equality to all. Music has always been a powerful tool for galvanizing unity and I believe that singing and standing together, our voices will be stronger than any force that tries to repress us.”

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4 America Ferrera: A pledge to solidarity

“Superstore” and “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” actress America Ferrera is using her Hollywood platform to promote solidarity. She is chair of the Women’s March Artists Table, the collection of artists who will participate on Jan. 21.

“Since the election, so many fear that their voices will go unheard,” she says. “As artists, women, and most importantly dedicated Americans, it is critical that we stand together in solidarity for the protection, dignity and rights of our communities. Immigrant rights, worker rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA rights, racial justice and environmental rights are not special interests. They affect us all and should be every American’s concern.”

5 Viola Davis: A statement of female admiration

Via Golden Globe Awards

Women need to support each other and Viola Davis and Meryl Streep’s relationship has been an ongoing example of the importance of female friendships. The way Davis spoke about Streep during the 2017 Golden Globes demonstrates the kind of kindness and respect women should exude towards one another:

“[Meryl Streep] makes the most heroic characters vulnerable; the most known, familiar; the most despised, relatable. Dame Streep … Her artistry reminds us the impact of what it means to be an artist, which is to make us feel less alone…

“Your impact encouraged me to stay in the line … You make me proud to be an artist. You make me feel that what I have in me — my body, my face, my age — is enough. You encapsulate that great Emile Zola quote that, if you ask me as an artist what I came into this world to do, I, an artist, would say, I came to live out loud.”

Watch the entirety of Davis’ touching speech here.

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