Sweater vests and random dancing are only the beginning of what make Ellen, well, Ellen. She’s smart and funny and stands up for her beliefs. Celebs love being on her show, we love watching it, and she enjoys making it. A win for us all!

Mustering up her courage at 16, this fierce femme auditioned for American Idol. And the rest is just beautiful entertainment history. Hit singles, fabulous albums and music videos. This woman is not only strong vocally, but mentally and physically.

She never really plays an action star in a movie. Can’t sing like Christina. But Jennifer Aniston definitely has strength. She can rock a bikini and strapless dress like it’s nobody’s business. She deals with the constant nagging from the media about her and Angelina’s fighting over Brad and blah blah blah. Jennifer can handle anything that is thrown at her, which is why she always remains on top.

She sang it best in the Destiny’s Child song, “Independent Woman.” Because that is exactly what Beyoncé is. Yes, she has Jay-Z, but she doesn’t need him. She can run a music empire, sing her amazing heart out, inspire others, give money to charity…and anything else she sets her mind to. This woman wants to do everything, can do everything, and our bet is that she will do everything.

As the First Lady, Michelle Obama has had to act strong for her husband, you know, the Prez? But the thing is, she’s not acting. Michelle is a mother of both her children and of the entire country. She has come up with her own national programs to get children to eat better and healthier. She has one of the warmest smiles around. But her toughness always shines through.

Humor is strength. Tina knows how to be free, to have fun, and to be able to laugh at herself. A great Saturday Night Live star, an awesome movie career, an author, and an all-around businesswoman. Tina Fey has got it going on because of her strong-will and dedication to being the best she can be.