The Best Celeb Instagrams From International Women’s Day
Priyanka Chopra, Adwoa Aboa and Michelle Obama are just some of the inspiring women who posted in support of IWD this year
In case you were taking a major digital detox, you know that International Women’s Day went down on Friday, 8 March. Some of our feminist fav’s from around the world, including everyone from Adwoa Aboa to Michelle Obama, took to social media to celebrate the occassion. Just in case you missed it – here are some of BAZAAR’s favourite Instagrams from the day…
The Duchess Of Sussex
As a part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust Panel on International Women’s Day, Meghan Markle spoke alongside other amazing women to voice her thoughts on empowering women and how everyone, including men and boys, should be feminists.
Adwoa Aboa
Appearing alongside the Duchess of Sussex, British model, activist and founder of Gurls Talk, Adwoa Aboa, posted to show her appreciation for being invited to speak at the International Women’s Day Panel at Kings College London over the weekend.
Michelle Obama
The former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, posted a picture alongside Eliakunda Kaaya in support of International Women’s Day. The post advocated the importance of education for all women around the world and touched on the fight for gender equality.
Huda Kattan
Makeup mogul Huda Kattan posted an inspirational quote to celebrate and encourage all women on IWD. She recreated the American World War 2 Rosie the Riveter poster, saying: “We can do it!”
Yara Shahidi
Posing with her new “Yarbie”, the american actress, activist and model Yara Shahidi celebrated IWD and her recent collab with Barbie with the caption: “many amazing brilliant humans showing girls #YouCanBeAnything”.
Yasmine Sabri
Egyptian actress and former Harper’s BAZAAR Arabia cover star, Yasmine Sabri posted an illustration in recognition of all women on International Women’s Day.
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra took to the platform to post an alternative shout-out to all women: She posted a video quoting some of the most influential women throughout history, including Maya Angelou, Oprah and Rupi Kaur.
Maritta Halani
Hashtagging #girlpower in her activewear, the Lebanese singer and songwriter encourages all women to be themselves and not to let society define them.
Alicia Keys
In the second shout-out to Rupi Kapur we’ve seen, American philanthropist and singer Alicia Keys used the caption “Our backs tell stories no book has the spine to carry.” The post itself is of model Halima Aden, who was the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota Pageant in the United States.
Yara
The Lebanese singer, Ambassador of both the European Union for Youth and the Lebanese Red Cross posted on Friday in support of women victims of violence. Yara is pictured wearing the “I Am A Woman” T-shirt from Kuwaiti label Moni&J, which is from a collection that is in collaboration with Kafa(enough), a not-for-profit organization against gender discrimination.
Bella Hadid
The international supermodel posted her appreciation to all of her “superheroes” on Friday – AKA her mother, Michelle Obama and American writer and feminist activist Gloria Steinem.
Ola Fares
The Jordanian TV presenter, actress, and L’Oreal brand ambassador had a major #GirlPower message to share: “Every year, we are stronger. To every woman who persists defies the unjust traditions in places and every spirit has stood up to violence, marginalization, war, humiliation, and the brutality of power. To every woman has led the change and was an example of those around her with ambition and will. To every mother, teacher, educator, student and employee. Each year is a big and important addition to the world.”
Dana Tuwairish
The Kuwaiti-Iraqi social media influencer joined the #أنا_امرأة ( #IAmWomen) campaign on International Women’s Day. The video for it featured various Arab celebrities in an “I Am A Woman” T-shirt from Kuwaiti label Moni&J. The video includes clips of the celebrities expressing that women are powerful, worthy, and strong.
Press play to watch Yara Shahidi answer some quick-fire questions.