8. Rihanna
Not only did the Bajan beauty have her fair share of chart toppers, but her relentless touring, jaw dropping outfits and non-stop appearances in the press kept everyone’s eyes and ears locked on her.
7. Beyonce
Sure, we’re partial, but there are very few stars that shine brighter than our Dec/Jan 2009 cover-girl Beyonce. From her monster album I Am Sasha Fierce… to her performance in Cadillac Records as Etta James, the incomparable star proves that no matter which personality she’s channelling, she’s always fierce.
6. Chanel Iman
For Spring/Summer 2008, these were just some of the shows for which the Atlanta born/Los Angeles bred model ripped the runway:
Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Badgley Mischka, Behnaz Sarafpour, Bottega Veneta, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, D&G, DKNY, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Doo.Ri, Erin Fetherston, Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, L.A.M.B., La Perla, Louis Vuitton,Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marchesa, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Vera Wang, Yves Saint Lauren.
Need we say more?
4. Scarlett Johansson
When it’s reported that you’re Blackberry buds with President-Elect Obama before he even secured the office, you know you’re kind of a big deal.
3. Kerry Washington
Lakeview Terrace may not have been the box office smash that Kerry & co. were hoping for, but given that she’s got a reported five movies in the works, we’re pretty sure that she did something right in ’08.
And yes, we’re talking specifically, about this
2. Eva Mendes
If you things really come to those who wait, then you’d want to check out Eva’s femme-fatale appearance in The Spirit to see why she wouldn’t let 2008 go without a bang!
1. Michelle Obama
“Behind every strong man”…ah, you already know how it goes.
One thing’s for sure: the future First Lady proved that the old adage is true.
Throughout the historic 2008 election, Mrs. Obama kept her composure under fire and helped to rally support for her husband. Comparisons have been drawn to Jackie O., but we’re sure that Michelle Obama will make her own mark during her stay at the White House.
Those were our pick. What about yours?
