South African leader who spent 27 years in prison fighting apartheid.
Nelson Mandela
First African-American president of the United States.
Barack Obama
English playwright who wrote “Romeo and Juliet” and “Hamlet.”
William Shakespeare
“King of Rock and Roll,” famous for hits like “Jailhouse Rock.”
Elvis Presley
“King of Pop,” famous for iconic songs like “Thriller” and groundbreaking dance moves.
Michael Jackson
American talk show host known for her influential media empire.
Oprah Winfrey
British author of the “Harry Potter” book series.
J.K. Rowling
Jamaican singer known for reggae hits like “One Love.”
Bob Marley
American singer and performer known as “Queen Bey,” famous for hits like “Single Ladies.”
Beyoncé
Pakistani girl shot for attending school; youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Malala Yousafzai
English author of classic novels like “Pride and Prejudice.”
Jane Austen
American civil rights leader who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech.
Martin Luther King Jr.
British Prime Minister during World War II, famous for inspiring speeches.
Winston Churchill
Former U.S. Secretary of State, First Lady, and the first woman to win a major party’s presidential nomination.
Hilary Clinton
Young Swedish climate activist who inspired global protests.
Greta Thunberg
British scientist who studied black holes and wrote about time.
Stephen Hawking
Woman who refused to give up her bus seat, sparking a civil rights boycott.
Rosa Parks
British author of “1984,” warning about totalitarian governments.
George Orwell
British mystery writer who created detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
Agatha Christie
British royal who stepped back from royal duties and moved to the U.S.
Prince Harry (and Meghan Markle)
Lead singer of U2 and human rights activist.
Bono Vox
Singer known for powerful voice and songs like “What’s Love Got to Do with It.”
Tina Turner
Poet and activist known for “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”
Maya Angelou
Actor famous for “The Matrix” and “John Wick” movies.
Keanu Reeves
South African bishop who fought apartheid and won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Desmond Tutu