Mary Tyler Moore
While on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show, Moore shattered stereotypical images of women and seriously pushed gender norms. She was, and will forever be, a hero. Later on in her life, she became heavily involved with charity work and political causes. Sadly in January 2017, she passed away.
Stockard Channing
Whether you love her as Betty Rizzo from Grease or as First Lady Abbey Bartlet on The West Wing or both, there’s no doubt that Stockard Channing is perfection. As a 13-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee and seven-time Tony Award nominee, Channing has a long list of accolades. Channing has since appeared on various film and TV shows, but has also made a return to the stage.