Geena Davis – Social Activist

Geena Davis is known for two things: an actress and activist. The former model and now 63-year-old star is truly a woman of great purpose. Adding to several recognitions that she received for her contribution to the entertainment industry is her involvement in different advocacies for women in show business. Awakened with the need to voice out women’s adversaries in mass media, she uses her voice and popularity to raise awareness. Davis started the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media back in 2004.

It collaboratively works with the industry to help increase the female characters’ presence in media. Her advocacy established her understanding that the lack of female character in media impacts a young child’s perception of self. She also founded the Bentonville Film Festival in 2015 and executive produced the documentary, This Changes Everything in 2018. With all that she does, it is no wonder that Davis receives a lot of credit.