Starbucks Youth Action have launched the top 100 inspirational celebrities for the under 25s. Over a third of those celebrities were female, so we take a look at those who made it to the top slot for their hard work and dedication to their craft with Jessica Ennis-Hill sweeping up first place! 

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Jessica Ennis Hill- Her sheer drive and motivation have got her to where she is today and shows that if you want something badly enough- you go and get it!

Ellen Degeneras- She is out, proud and successful, proving that whatever prejudice is thrust at you in life- ignore it and move on!

JK Rowling- She was depressed, jobless and recently divorced with one child and found her escape in writing. She is a true example of someone who has worked from the bottom up.

Angelina Jolie- Having just had both a double mastectomy; this beauty has shown the world that your health and being around for your partner and kids is far more important than vanity.

Jennifer Lawrence- She shows us that just because you are one of the most famous women in the world, you don’t have to take yourself too seriously. Life is there for the laughter!

Sandra Bullock- A single mum with a whole raft of acting awards and projects under her belt, she proves that you can really have it all.

Beyoncé- She is one of the most powerful women in the music business, because she broke away and did it her own way- and it certainly paid off!

Adele- For bringing us Skyfall- need-I-say-more?!

Duchess Catherine- She does everything with grace and style. Even now she still has an air of vulnerability and humbleness about her in spite of her growing fame and fortune.

Emma Stone- With 16 awards on her mantelpiece, following her film debut in Superbad, this lady has come a long way proving that her acting is extremely versatile and she can turn her hand to anything.

Emma Watson- She has demonstrated that just because you are in some of the most famous movies all time, you don’t have to park up your brain for the rest of your life.

Deborah Meaden- There is not messing about with this lady- she knows that she wants and she goes for it and she tells you exactly how it is!

Scarlett Johansson- A shining example of why you don’t need to be skinny to make it big! A strong role model for insecure under 25s!

Julia Roberts- The first actress to receive 20 million for a role in film for Erin Brockovich- a wanted lady and rightly so!

Dame Judi Dench- She is a national treasure. Anything she stars in is a must see film.

Jennifer Aniston- She shows us that even after one of the most public break ups of all time, she can still get back up and move on with dignity and pride. You can too!

Ellie Goulding- In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan she talked about not feeling comfortable with herself until only recently, proving that fame does not hand this to you on a plate, it’s a personal journey.