Yara Shahidi

Best known for her role on popular television shows "Black-ish" and "Grown-ish," Yara Shahidi is a Hollywood veteran. Her work in film this past year -- she became the first Black woman to play Tinkerbell in Disney’s live action film "Peter Pan and Wendy" -- solidified her icon status. The young actress also stepped behind the camera, serving as executive producer of "Grown-ish," "Yara Shahidi’s Day Off" and "Sitting in Bars with Cake." She's also won numerous awards, including the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award, the first Cameron Boyce Youth Empowerment Award and the Shining Star Award at the 2023 Maui Film Festival. Shahidi also dedicates herself to helping young people get involved in politics through her creative platform WeVoteNext. Her ability to navigate different fields so effortlessly continues to leave us stunned.