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The Year In Celebrity Feminism

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Beyonce

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Shailene Woodley

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Laverne Cox

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Emma Watson

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Lena Dunham

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Taylor Swift

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Aziz Ansari

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Mo'ne Davis

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Jennifer Lawrence

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This year’s feminist explosion seemingly came from nowhere, but by the end of 2014, gender equality was a hot topic in Hollywood. Which celebrities advanced feminism — and who caused controversy when wading into the equality debate?

Emma Watson displayed her feminism bona fides with a UN speech, while Joseph Gordon-Levitt held it down for male feminists. Shailene Woodley caused a stir with ill-informed comments about gender roles, while Lena Dunham’s feminist followers were urged to abandon her.

Browse through our gallery to see the winners and losers from feminism’s big year.

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