Artist Varnette Honeywood (1950–2010)

Varnette Honeywood began studying art as a child at age 12, and it would be books for children that would bring her art to its widest audience.

Diane Arbus: Photographer of Flaws

Diane Arbus was known for her black-and-white photos that made the mundane strange and the strange mundane. On her 88th birthday, we’re viewing some favorites.

The Many Faces of Jane Eyre

We remember Charlotte Brontë with a look at notable adaptations of her classic novel "Jane Eyre."

Gerda Taro and Diane Arbus: Photographic Trailblazers

Two of history's greatest female photographers died on the same day, 34 years apart – Gerda Taro on July 26, 1937, and Diane Arbus on July 26, 1971.

Happy Holidays, Marlene Dietrich

Born Dec. 27, 1901, Marlene Dietrich was a Christmas-season baby.

Alice Coltrane's Beautiful Music

Alice Coltrane (1937–2007) was a multi-talented jazz musician, bandleader, and composer—she sang, played piano and organ, and was one of the few harpists in the history of jazz.

Will the real Kitty Carlisle please stand up?

Kitty Carlisle is perhaps best remembered for her appearances on some of the favorite TV game shows of the 1950s, '60s and '70s...

Ella Fitzgerald, Glamour Girl

We've got to beg to differ with Ella. The way we see it, not only did Ella Fitzgerald have an amazing talent; she was absolutely gorgeous too.

Bea Arthur: Golden

Bea Arthur was one of our all-time favorite TV stars. We – along with much of America – loved the plain-spoken women she played.

Mother Maybelle

Maybelle Carter may have been the best-known and best-loved mother in all of country music.

Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun"

The play that "changed American theatre forever," according to The New York Times , started with a few short lines from a long poem.

Funny Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller was an original. And for generations of funny women, she was an inspiration.

Ingrid Bergman at the Oscars

We're celebrating Ingrid Bergman's life with a look at her Academy Award-nominated movie performances.

Here's to You, Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft had a long, rich career on stage and in film and television, but she is best remembered for her turn as the prototypical cougar.

The Powerful Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson (1911–1972) was known as the "Queen of Gospel" and "the single most powerful Black woman in the United States."

Donna Reed: More Than a Mom

Donna Reed is the quintessential TV mom. We look back at the actress behind the pop culture icon.

Audrey Hepburn's Best Roles

Audrey Hepburn starred in some of the most memorable films of her era.

The Incomparable Nina Simone

had a voice like no other. Her rich, low tenor was rare among women—we usually expect high and light tones from female singers—but Simone made her low range soar. And she was more than a singer: she was also a classically-trained pianist, using both skills in her marvelous recordings.

Linda McCartney and Wings

Linda McCartney died April 17, 1998, of breast cancer at 56. We remember the activist and songwriter...

Maya Angelou In Her Own Words

Legendary poet, actress and activist was a source of inspiration and strength for millions of Americans from all walks of life. The woman known as "America's poet" also counted presidents and heads of state among her fans. Maya Angelou's incredible literary legacy will be cherished for generations to come. Today, we bring you some of her best quotes.

Brownstein to Finish Ephron's Last Film Script

Nora Ephron is returning to the big screen, with a little help from Carrie Brownstein.

Broadway legend Marian Seldes

The Tony Award-winning actress taught fellow actors Robin Williams and Kevin Kline.

Broadway's Tribute to Elaine Stritch

The lights of Broadway went dark in July to honor the memory of Elaine Stritch, one of the greatest players who ever graced the Great White Way.

The Aftermath of Stephanie Moseley's Tragic Death

The domestic violence death of dancer and actress Stephanie Moseley has spurred an outpouring of sympathy and support from fans, friends, and colleagues.

Grandma Moses: Glitter and Jam

It's been 50 years since Grandma Moses' death, but she still stands as a great inspiration for following your dreams, no matter your age...

Mary Pickford: More Than the Girl With the Curls

She was perhaps the most powerful woman ever to work in Hollywood, with a hand in all aspects of movie making and a worldwide fame to rival that of any movie star today. On the anniversary of her death, learn how Mary Pickford shaped Hollywood.

Patty Duke (1946–2016), Oscar winner for The Miracle Worker

Actress Patty Duke won an Academy Award as a teenager for "The Miracle Worker" and went on to have a long and successful career.

Patricia Barry (1922 - 2016), soap opera star

The veteran soap opera actress appeared on “Days of Our Lives,” “All My Children,” and “Guiding Light.”

Carrie Fisher (1956–2016), iconic Star Wars star

Carrie Fisher, the actress whose role as Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy and helped George Lucas’ space-fantasy epic redefine Hollywood blockbusters for a new generation of moviegoers, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. She was 60.

Great American Women

As many thousands of Americans travel to the nation's capital this weekend to express their support for women's rights at the Women's March on Washington, we salute the valuable contributions women make every day — to their communities and the world at large. Click through the photos below for a closer look at 30 remarkable American women whose lives have left lasting legacies in science, politics, sports, business, the arts, and other fields.

Roberta Peters (1930 - 2017), coloratura soprano opera star

The coloratura soprano was a 35-year veteran of New York City's Metropolitan Opera Company.

Mary Tyler Moore (1936 - 2017), beloved actress

Mary Tyler Moore, the vivacious actress known best for roles on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show," died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. She was 80.

14 Mighty Women Whose Bold Lives Will Inspire You

The basketball player who led the U.S. to victory over the Soviet Union. The top-secret flight engineer who helped write NASA's Planetary Flight Handbook. The journalist who shone a spotlight on President Nixon's corruption during the Watergate hearings. These women may not have marble monuments marking their accomplishments, but wow: They got stuff done .

Miriam Colon (1936–2017), Scarface actress

Miriam Colon, the Puerto Rican star of stage and screen who was featured in “Scarface,” died of a lung infection Friday, March 3, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to The Associated Press. She was 80.

Nine Great American Women (video)

A video tribute to American women and their great accomplishments.

Famous Girl Scouts in History (video)

A video tribute to some famous former Girl Scouts.

Rosie Hamlin (1945–2017), Angel Baby singer

Songwriter Rosie Hamlin composed and sang the classic song "Angel Baby."

Linda Hopkins (1924–2017), actress and gospel singer

Linda Hopkins, the actress and gospel singer who won a Tony Award in 1972 for her show-stopping performance in the musical "Inner City," died Monday, April 10, 2017, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, according to multiple news sources. She was 92.

Remembering Ella Fitzgerald (video)

Ella Fitzgerald has been called “The First Lady of Song,” and with good reason. Hailed by critics and peers as the best female jazz singer of all time, she had great technique as well as the ability to convey the perfect emotion for each song in her repertoire. From her first nursery rhyme-inspired hit “A-Tisket, A-Tasket” to her series of “Songbook” albums where she recorded definitive versions of songs by composers like Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and , Ella sang her heart out.

Rose Marie (1923–2017), starred as Sally Rogers on "The Dick Van Dyke Show"

She had a nine decade career in Hollywood.

Darlanne Fluegel (1953–2017), stunning star of 1980s crime dramas

Darlanne Fluegel, the stunning star of 1980s crime dramas, died after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Dolores O'Riordan (1971–2018), lead singer of Irish band The Cranberries

The band was known for their hit song “Zombie.”

DuShon Monique Brown (1968–2018), “Chicago Fire” actress

CHICAGO (AP) — Actress DuShon Monique Brown, who played a secretary in the NBC show "Chicago Fire," has died at age 49.

Yvonne Staples (1937–2018), member of The Staple Singers

Yvonne Staples, member of the gospel/soul family singing group The Staple Singers, has died at the age of 80, according to the . 

Legend Is Too Small a Word for Aretha Franklin

“Legend” becomes a small word when applied to someone like . Her influence on music is so profound, it is as if she has always been with us, her gospel-tinged siren call both able to kick off a house party or send someone on their loving way into the afterlife. Once she was crowned “the Queen of Soul” fifty-plus years ago, no other artist could assume the mantle, ever. Even after her death, time will likely prove that any attempt to transfer the title will be met by ridicule.

Aretha Franklin (1942–2018), the "Queen of Soul"

Aretha Franklin (1942–2018) was affectionately called “the Queen of Soul.” Blessed with an incredible voice, she was a giant of soul music. Franklin’s signature song was her version of Otis Redding’s “Respect,” released in 1967. Her many hit songs included “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Freeway of Love,” and “Rock Steady.”

Barbara Harris (1935–2018), starred in “Nashville” and “Freaky Friday”

Versatile actress was a co-founder of Second City.

Kitty O’Neil (1946–2018), pioneering deaf Hollywood stuntwoman

Legendary daredevil set the land speed record for female drivers.

Katherine MacGregor (1925 - 2018), Harriet Oleson on “Little House on the Prairie”

Played the gossipy neighbor of the Ingalls family.