The 17th Annual Out100: The Women

In 2011, we were reminded of the extraordinary power of the individual to inspire and motivate by example. The courageous people honored in this year’s Out100 have inspired and moved us.

To pay homage to their individualism, this year's portfolio is inspired by iconic portraits of the 20th century, from Richard Avedon's image of a shaving Marlon Brando and Robert Mapplethorpe's Patti Smith to Herb Ritts's Madonna and Harry Benson's timeless portraits of the Beatles pillow-fighting.

Kathy Griffin, Entertainer of the Year

Andii Viveros, Prom Queen

Geri Jewell, Comedian, Actor, Writer

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Jamie Clayton (left) and Harmony Santana (right), Actors

Sandra Bernhard, Comedian

Julie Mehretu, Artist

Karey Dornetto, Comedian

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Celine Sciamma, Screenwriter, Director

Lauren Mollica (left), Pro Skater

JD Samson, Nomi Ruiz and Melissa Ferrick, Musicians

Dee Rees, Screenwriter, Director

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Revs. Mally Lloyd and Katherine Ragsdale, Episcopalian Priests

Ariel Levy (left), Journalist

Katie Stelmanis, Musician

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