The women on this year’s list hail from every major industry and more than three dozen subsectors, including biotech, pet food, construction, venture capital and beyond. The honorees achieved their greatest accomplishments and are making their biggest impact after the age of 50.

This isn’t a comeback. It’s a revolution. "It's a privilege to age." Meet the women defining innovation, ambition —and impact — in their 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Their biggest chapters didn’t end at 50—they started after it. From Dolly Parton to Anne Finucane, we’re catching up with #ForbesOver50 alumni who continue to break records, launch ventures, and lead with purpose. 👇 See where they are now.

St. Michael and St. Amador [a Portuguese hermit] c. 1410 Pere Vall (Spanish, 1380–1480) Indianapolis Museum of Art

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“She smashed records. She filled arenas. She made the women’s final bigger than the men’s — and still didn’t make Team USA. Author Christine Brennan joins Mika Brzezinski and ForbesWomen's Maggie McGrath to break down the Caitlin Clark effect — and where women’s sports go from here.”

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Woman of the Day for March 31, 2025: Angelina Jolie (born June 4, 1975) is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Her numerous accolades include two Academy Awards. She has been named Hollywood's highest-paid actress multiple times (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Harald Krichel)

Woman of the Day for March 30, 2025: Sally Margaret Field (born November 6, 1946) is an American actress. Known for her extensive work on screen and stage, she has received many accolades throughout her six decade career, including two Academy Awards (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Andy Kropa).

Woman of the Day for March 29, 2025: Diane Keaton (born January 5, 1946) is an American actress who has received various accolades throughout her career spanning over five decades including an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Peggy Sirota)

Woman of the Day for March 28, 2025: Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver (born October 8, 1949) is an award winning American actress prolific in film since the late 1970s known for pioneering portrayals of action heroines & roles in blockbuster films(biography from Wikipedia; photo by Harald Krichel)

Woman of the Day for March 27, 2025: Lindsay Wagner (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress best known for her role as Jaime Sommers in the 1970s science fiction TV show The Bionic Woman. The character became a pop culture icon of the 1970s (biography from Wikipedia; photo from Facebook profile)

Woman of the Day for March 26, 2025: Jennifer Rene Psaki (born Dec. 1, 1978) is an American TV political analyst who served the Biden administration as White House press secretary until May 2022. As of March 2023, she hosts Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC. (biography from Wikipedia; photo by MSNBC)

Woman of the Day for March 25, 2025: Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is an American singer who has performed and recorded in a variety of diverse musical genres. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2014 (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Sam Sargent/Heyday Books)

Woman of the Day for March 24, 2025: Pat Benatar (born January 10, 1953) is an American singer and songwriter who has sold over 36 million albums worldwide. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022 (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Roger Kisby for The New York Times)

Woman of the Day for March 23, 2025: Cameron Michelle Diaz (born Aug. 30, 1972) is an American actress. Prolific in both comedy & drama, her films have grossed over $3 billion (U.S. box-office). In 2013 she was the highest-paid actress over 40. (Biography from Wikipedia; photo from Facebook profile)

Woman of the Day for March 22, 2025: Zendaya (born September 1, 1996) is an American actress and singer. Accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. In 2022, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Johnny Nuñez)

Woman of the Day for March 21, 2025: Dame Helen Mirren (born 26 July 1945) is an English actor. In her 60 year career, she is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Academy Award, 4 BAFTAs, 5 Emmys, 3 Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Harald Krichel)

Woman of the Day for March 20, 2025: Susan Abigail Sarandon (born October 4, 1946) is an American actor. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to various award nominations (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Gerardo Mora)

Woman of the Day for March 19, 2025: Chrissie Hynde (born Sept. 7, 1951) is an American-British musician. She is a founding member of the rock band the Pretenders and their lead singer; the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 (biography from Wikipedia; photo from Midiorama)

Woman of the Day for March 18, 2025: Barbara Eden (born August 23, 1931) is an American actress/singer best known for starring as the title character in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970) as well as both the movie/TV series Harper Valley PTA (biography from Wikipedia; photo from GETTY IMAGES)

Woman of the Day for March 17, 2025: Rachel Brosnahan (born July 12, 1990) is an American actress known for her lead role in the TV series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award and two consecutive Golden Globe Awards (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Getty Images).

Woman of the Day for March 16, 2025: Da'Vine Joy Randolph (born May 21, 1986) is an American stage/TV/film actress. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2024, she won Best Supporting Actress at the 2024 Academy Awards.(biography from Wikipedia: photo by Suki Dhanda).

Woman of the Day for March 15, 2025: Esmeralda Santiago (born May 17, 1948) is a Puerto Rican author. Her impact extends beyond cultivating narratives as she paves the way for more coming-of-age stories about being Latina in the United States. (biography from Wikipedia; photo from Facebook profile)

Woman of the Day for March 14, 2025: Dame Judith Dench (born 9 December 1934) is widely considered one of Britain's greatest actors. She is noted for her versatility. She has garnered various accolades throughout a career spanning seven decades (biography from Wikipedia; photo from henrydawe.co.uk)

Woman of the Day for March 13, 2025: Barbra Streisand (born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress, songwriter, producer, and director who has achieved success across multiple fields of entertainment. She became the first to achieve EGOT status (biography from Wikipedia; photo from United24)

Woman of the Day for March 12, 2025: Taraji P. Henson (born Sept. 11, 1970) is an American actress who has received various honors, including a Golden Globe Award. In 2016 and 2024, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Erik Umphery)

Woman of the Day for March 11, 2025: Sofia Vergara (born July 10, 1972) is a Colombian/American actress known for her TV role in the sitcom Modern Family. for which she received several accolades & became one of the highest-paid actresses in the USA (biography by Wikipedia; photo by Forbes magazine)

Woman of the Day for March 9, 2025: Amanda Gorman (born March 7, 1998) is an American poet & activist & the first ever National Youth Poet Laureate. She rose to fame in 2021 for delivering her poem "The Hill We Climb" at Joe Biden's Inauguration. (biography from Wikipedia; photo by Danny Williams).

Woman of the Day for March 8, 2025: Ana Navarro (born Dec. 28, 1971) is a Nicaraguan-American political strategist & commentator. She appears on various TV programs & news outlets. She is also an Emmy nominated co-host of the daytime talk show The View (biography from Wikipedia; photo from caa.com)

Woman of the Day for March 7, 2025: Ming-Na Wen (born November 20, 1963) is an American actress. She has won various accolades, including a SAG Award nomination. She was honored as a Disney Legend in 2019 and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023(biography from Wikipedia; photo from TMDB.com)

Woman of the Day for March 6, 2025: Elissa Slotkin (born July 10, 1976) is an American politician serving since 2025 as junior United States senator (Democrat) from Michigan. From 2019 to 2025, she served as a U.S. Representative for Michigan (biography from Wikipedia; official USA government photo)

Woman of the Day for March 5, 2025: Zoë Saldaña (born June 19, 1978) is an American actress. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. She just won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (biography from Wikipedia; photo from Facebook for Saldana).

Woman of the Day for March 4, 2025: Lucy Liu (born Dec 2, 1968) is an American actress. Born in New York City to Chinese immigrant parents, her accolades include a Critics' Choice TV Award as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards (biography from Wikipedia/photo from Futurama Wiki Fandom)

Woman of the Day for March 3, 2025: America Ferrera (born Apr 18, 1984) is an American actress, director and television producer who has received many accolades. In 2007 and 2024, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world (biography from Wikipedia; photo from beyazperde.com)

Woman of the Day for March 2, 2025: Drew Barrymore (born Feb. 22, 1975) is an American actress, talk show host, and businesswoman. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2023 (biography from Wikipedia)(Photo from Warner Bros. Entertainment Wiki/Fandom)

Woman of the Day for March 1st, 2025: Symone D. Sanders Townsend (born December 10, 1989)] is an American political strategist and political commentator who is an MSNBC host at present (source Wikipedia/photo by Dave Kotinsky, Getty Images)

MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! Each day in March, I'll provide an image & quick bio of a woman I find personally inspiring/intriguing.

Gene Hackman, 95, and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, found dead at home with their dog

Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88