[COUNTDOWN] Top #10 Favorite Women of 2015

article by: Kelsie Gibson

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"Last year was full of empowering women in music, movies, and television. In addition to actress/singer Zendaya Coleman encouraging her fans with her Instagram snaps, actress Jennifer Aniston tying the knot with screenwriter/actor Justin Theroux after having been engaged for 3-years, earning herself a Golden Globe nomination for her role in indie/drama film 'Cake', actress/comedienne Amy Schumer having fans rolling on the floor laughing over her show 'Inside Amy Schumer' as well as her live performance from the Apollo Theater, actress Jennifer Lawrence who opened people's eyes to the gender wage gap in her feminist essay, singer Taylor Swift who redefined friendship goals with her girl squad in her music video "Bad Blood", and actress Uzo Aduba who made history with her back-to-back Primetime Emmy award wins for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role on 'Orange is the New Black'. See which star won your heart as 2015's favorite woman."

10) Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba

What makes Uzo one of 2015's favorite women? She's recently made history for receiving back-to-back Primetime Emmy awards for her role as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren on Netflix's original drama-comedy series 'Orange Is the New Black'.

9) Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling

What makes Mindy one of 2015's favorite women? Her beloved sitcom 'The Mindy Project', which she is the main protagonist as well as the creator, has recently returned after being pulled off of the FOX network and is back on the air by Hulu. She has stated in an earlier interview, 'The Mindy Project' is my passion project."

8) Angelina Jolie-Pitt

Angelina Jolie-Pitt

What makes Angelina one of 2015's favorite women? For starters she's married to one of Hollywood's hottest actors - Brad Pitt, and they've recently shared the screen under Jolie's direction in the romantic-drama film 'By the Sea'. It's their first time starring opposite since they met, "and fell in love" according to Jolie," while filming 2005's action/comedy-romance 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith'.

7) Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

What makes Taraji one of 2015's favorite women? Considering she's starring one of television's most popular network television musical/drama series 'Empire'. Her character Loretha "Cookie" Lyon is the outspoken ex-wife and mother of three, who served a 17-year stretch in prison for drug dealing. That makes her one of television's most powerful women.

6) Zendaya Coleman

Zendaya

What makes Zendaya one of 2015's favorite women? Her encouraging Instagram pictures to her fans. With a total of 2,706 posts, 18.3-million followers and 774 following apparently she's someone to be admired by young people. Her most recent one reads: "New year...same brows." Not one of her most encouraging posts, but more so informative.

5) Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Tiegen

What makes Chrissy one of 2015's favorite women? For starters she's married to R&B singer John Legend and the couple are expecting their first child. She starred opposite her husband in his music video "All of Me" and their love for each other is apparent. The video concludes with exclusive footage of the couple's wedding ceremony from 2013. Chrissy is an outspoken individual with her latest twitter post stating: "Some people want to be liked. I dunno. I want to be liked. I think more ppl (people) should want to be liked. Less a**holes."

4) Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer

What makes Amy one of 2015's favorite women? She starred one of last years choice comedy films 'Trainwreck' opposite actor/comedian Bill Hader; a role which as earned the new-comer a Golden Globe nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy/Musical, she's performed her stand-up routine live at the Apollo theater, has developed a friendship with fellow actress Jennifer Lawrence with whom she's recently become best-buds with, and People magazine recognized her as one of the 25 Most Intriguing People of the year ranking Schumer at #1.

3) Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

What makes Taylor one of 2015's favorite women? She has recently been linked to being in a relationship with disk jokey Calvin Harris, and her music video "Bad Blood" featuring Kendrick Lamar, which is the fourth single from her studio fifth studio album entitled 1989 - has sold over 5-million copies and been viewed over 600-milion times on YouTube. Most have said that Swift's video has given a new meaning to friendship.

2) Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

What makes Jennifer one of 2015's favorite women? She's recently starred in back-to-back films: concluding the epic saga of the series The Hunger Games as Katnis in 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2', which was one of last years Top #10 films in box office ranking at #9, and indie/comedy film 'Joy' a role which has earned her multiple recognition for award season including a Golden Globe award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy/Musical.

1) Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston

What makes Jennifer one of 2015's favorite women? She was the number-one Oscar snub last year after she wasn't nominated for her role in 'Cake', but the actress did receive recognition from the Golden Globes as well as the Screen Actors Guild awards who honored her with nominations for Best Lead Actress. Aniston married screenwriter/actor Justin Theroux in a private ceremony in the backyard of their Bel-Air home, and she stated in an earlier interview last year: "The best thing to happen to me in my 40's as well as 2015....Justin.