‘Humanity and Grace’: Female Leaders Pay Tribute to Those Who Inspire Them
Diane Garrett In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Variety is putting the spotlight on women around the world who have had a big impact on the entertainment industry in the past 12 months.But who are the leaders that inspire them? We decided to find out, quizzing executives, talent, producers and and talent around the world in conjunction with our annual International Women’s Impact Report. The answers ranged from political figures such as Kamala Harris, Jacinda Ardern and Michelle Obama to industry figures such as former CBS Entertainment president Nancy Tellem, Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon, Beyoncè and filmmaker and activist Ava DuVernay.