She’s been a champion of Time’s Up and gender equality in Hollywood.
And on Thursday, Reese Witherspoon celebrated International Women’s Day at the United Nations in NYC.
The producer/actor/businessperson was joined by fellow stars Ashley Graham, Danai Gurira, and Nicky Hilton for an empowering day of discussions.
You go girl! Reese Witherspoon and Ashley Graham both radiated sophistication in chic black looks Thursday while celebrating International Women’s Day at the United Nations in New York
Speaking in front of the international assembly, the Southern Belle looked smart in a black frock with flirty keyhole framed by ruffles atop her chest.
She added White-and-black round-toed heels for a quirky touch.
Reese wore her blonde smooth and parted to the center and framed her face with subtle studded earrings.
The star was joined by Black Panther beauty Danai Gurira for a conversation with Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
That’s the key! Speaking in front of the international assembly, the Southern Belle looked smart in a black frock with flirty keyhole framed by ruffles atop her chest
Ring-a-ling! Reese wore her blonde smooth and parted to the center and framed her face with subtle studded earrings
Leaders: The star was joined by Black Panther beauty Danai Gurira (right) for a conversation with Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka (center)
Pleats to meet you! Danai radiated sophistication in a sleeveless navy dress with pleated skirt
Heel’s to you! The actress added shiny stiletto heels for a bit of height
Danai, who first made her mark as the fierce Michonne on The Walking Dead, radiated sophistication in a sleeveless navy dress with pleated skirt and stiletto heels.
Ms. Ashley Graham was spotted arriving to the event with husband of nearly eight-years Justin Ervin.
The voluptuous model exuded elegance in a one-shouldered frock that hugged her curves.
The IMG Models looker added slinky T-strap heels and gold hoop for accessories while tying her locks into a smooth top-knot.
Coupled up: Ms. Ashley Graham was spotted arriving to the event with husband of nearly eight-years Justin Ervin
Dressed to impress! The voluptuous model exuded elegance in a one-shouldered frock that hugged her curves
Well-suited! Besides her, hubby Justin looked sharp in a slim cut grey suit teamed with a slate-colored tie and white pocket square
To a T! The IMG Models looker added slinky T-strap heels and gold hoop for accessories
Besides her, hubby Justin looked sharp in a slim cut grey suit teamed with a slate-colored tie and white pocket square.
The duo walked hand in hand.
Inside the building, Ashley shared a photo with fashion designer Rachel Roy.
She looked stylish in leather gaucho pants and a white blouse teamed with an animal print cardigan and ankle-strapped heels in velvet leopard fabric.
Knot gonna lie! Ashley tied her locks into a smooth top-knot for the event
Animal instincts! Inside, Ashley shared a photo with fashion designer Rachel Roy who looked stylish in leather gaucho pants and a white blouse teamed with an animal print cardigan
Pencil me in! Hotel heiress Nicky Hilton Rothschild also made an appearance, looking polished in leather pencil skirt and black turtleneck
Adding to her wildlife-inspired ensemble, the ex of Rock-A-Fella mogul Damon Dash carried a large croc-skin bag at her side.
Hotel heiress Nicky Hilton Rothschild also made an appearance, looking polished in leather pencil skirt and black turtleneck.
She matched her coffee colored skirt with a camel-hued handbag with bold gold hardware.
Nicky topped off her look with a handsome black peacoat, wide cat-eyed sunnies, and diamond studs.
In the bag! She matched her coffee colored skirt with a camel-hued handbag with bold gold hardware
Details: Nicky topped off her look with a handsome black peacoat, wide cat-eyed sunnies, and diamond studs
Blonde ambition: The starlet kept her blonde tresses down in a glam blow-out
Other celebs took to social media, dedicating posts to the special women in their life in celebration of the international holiday.
Jessica Chastain posted a photo of herself wearing a shirt with the words ‘We should all be feminists’ upon it.
‘FEMINISM: the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes,’ the Golden Globe winner captioned her selfie.
The F-word: Jessica Chastain posted a photo of herself wearing a shirt with the words ‘We should all be feminists’ upon it
Singer/actress Rumer Willis gave a shout out to her sisters Scout and Tallulah, who are all the offspring of stars Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’s 13-year union, with a childhood photo of the trio.
‘Happy #internationalwomensday !!’ she wrote, ‘My ride or die, my best friends my beautiful seestras you inspire me everyday.’
Elle Fanning also shared a message about sisterhood, tagging older sibling Dakota in her post.
Willis women! Singer/actress Rumer Willis gave a shout out to her sisters Scout and Tallulah with a childhood photo of the trio
Sister, sister! Elle Fanning also shared a message about sisterhood, tagging older sibling Dakota in her post
‘This #internationalwomensday I’m thinking about the generations of sisterhood in my family,’ the Somewhere starlet wrote.
‘Thank you Cody for teaching me what a strong woman should be. #thankher #pressforprogress.’
Her dedication was paired with a photo from their childhood years which showed Dakota cradling her younger sister in her arms.
Family: Bella Hadid gave a shout-out to model mom Yolanda and sister Gigi, writing: ‘Two of the most important women in my life ! My whole heart !’
Giving life! Another picture showed pregnant model Mariacarla Boscono showing off her belly in the nude in a striking photo by fashion favorite Juergan Teller
Bella Hadid thanked model mom Yolanda and sister Gigi, writing: ‘Two of the most important women in my life ! My whole heart !’ with a photo of pint-sized Bella and Gigi with their Dutch mom.
Another picture showed pregnant model Mariacarla Boscono showing off her belly in the nude in a striking photo by fashion favorite Juergan Teller.
‘Women’s day [red heart emojis] powerful strong,’ Hadid wrote on top the photo.
The future is female: Model Giselle spoke to future generations of female leaders in her post, which contained a bilingual message written in both English and Portuguese
Model Giselle spoke to future generations of female leaders in her post, which contained a bilingual message in both English and Portuguese.
‘More love, more compassion, more respect, more equality, more support,’ she wrote below a picture of her and daughter Vivian making heart shapes with their hands and taking in a beautiful sunset.
‘May we give to each other and to the world what we would like to see more of. Happy Women?s Day to all women around the world! #sendinglove #equality #internationalwomensday #weareone
Pink also shared an empower message to her daughter Willow, writing: ‘Happy International Women’s Day. Here’s to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.’
Raising them strong! Pink also shared an empower message to her daughter Willow, writing: ‘Happy International Women’s Day. Here’s to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them’
Girl power! Olivia Munn shared a photo with her young niece Ripley paired with an inspiring message about the future
Olivia Munn shared a photo with her young niece Ripley paired with an inspiring message.
‘Dear Ripley: You will change the world,’ the The Newsroom actress wrote.
‘You’re kind, smart, thoughtful, value experiences over things, brave, outspoken and lucky to have my sister as your mother and my mother as your grandmother and me as the aunt who will teach you how to take down a grown man with one move if he ever tries to get fresh and doesn’t want to hear “no.” Happy #internationalwomensday, Rip!’
Madonna shared a photo of herself flexing her arm during her Blonde Ambition era, with the message: ‘I’m tough. I’m ambitious and I know exactly what i want. If that makes me a b****, Okay.’
Tough cookie: Madonna shared a photo of herself flexing her arm during her Blonde Ambition era, with the message: ‘I’m tough. I’m ambitious and I know exactly what i want. If that makes me a b****, Okay’
Powerful! Heidi Klum teamed up with Google to embrace ‘Girl power’
Spice up your life! Later Heidi shared moment with Spice Girl Mel B, who threw up a peace sign
Think pink! Kim Kardashian focused several social media posts on International Women’s Day, with the most simple showing a pink-tressed Kim with sisters Kourtney and Khloe
Heidi Klum teamed up with Google to embrace ‘Girl power,’ later sharing a moment with Spice Girl Mel B, who threw up a peace sign.
The gals danced around joyfully, flipping their hair and moving to the beat of Cardi B and Bruno Mars’ tune Finesse.
Kim Kardashian focused several social media posts on International Women’s Day, with the most simple showing a pink-tressed Kim with sisters Kourtney and Khloe.
Dancing queens! The gals danced around joyfully in Heidi’s IWD 2018 shots
Flipping out! The Project Runway hostess and X-Factor alum has fun flipping their hair and grooving to the Cardi B and Bruno Mars’ tune Finesse
Kourt went glam in a pink fur coat while Khloe wrapped her baby bump in a tight brown dress in the photo captioned simply: ‘Happy International Women’s Day.’
She also posted a photo of herself from her recent Vogue India photoshoot and the caption: ‘Empowered women empower women.’
The reality star used her IG story to continue her positive message, sharing an image of her character’s avatar from the Kim Kardashian Game.
You’ve got the power! Kim Kardashian posted a photo of herself from her recent Vogue India photoshoot and the caption: ‘Empowered women empower women’
Game on! The reality star used her IG story to continue her positive message, sharing an image of her character’s avatar from the Kim Kardashian Game and talking about how ‘proud’ she was of the game
‘It’s #InternationalWomensDay and I am so proud of accomplishments like the #KimKardashianGame. You guys inspire me to work hard every day so keep following your dreams!’
Jessica Simpson posted a quote about female strength with a photo of her, sister Ashlee and mom Tina.
‘”Here’s to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them,”‘ the Dukes of hazzard actress quoted.
All together now! Jessica Simpson posted a quote about female strength with a photo of her, sister Ashlee and mom Tina
Mom: Model Candice Swanepoel captioned a black and white picture of her with son Anacã ‘May we continue to stand together for the love and respect we all deserve’
Model Candice Swanepoel captioned a black and white picture of her with son Anacã ‘May we continue to stand together for the love and respect we all deserve.’
Brie Larson shared an illustration of herself in costume as comic character Captain Marvel, AKA Carol Danvers, who was posed like Rosie The Riveter as she flexed her arm with a ‘We Can Do It!’ text bubble hovering overhead.
The starlet plays the heroine in a new film, who is currently filming and due out Spring 2019.
Her caption read: ‘Today and everyday. Women supporting women. Women supporting non-binary folks. Women living the life they choose with their hearts forward. I see you! I’m with you! We can do it!’
Cool captain! Brie Larson shared an illustration of herself in costume as comic character Captain Marvel, who she’s playing in the upcoming film adaptation of the story
Great women: Eva Longoria honored women who inspired her to achieve greatness, posting photos of the late singer Selena, former First Lady Michelle Obama and her own mother
She made sure to credit the awesome artist, parenthetically adding: ‘(insanely cool artwork by @danverstark.)’
Eva Longoria honored women who inspired her to achieve greatness, posting photos of the late singer Selena, former First Lady Michelle Obama and her own mother.
‘I was inspired by a young Mexican American singer named Selena Quintanilla whose skin looked like mine, whose hair texture resembled mine, who sounded like me.’
She also quoted her ‘civil rights mentor’ activist Dolores Huerta, writing: ‘My civil rights mentor Dolores Huerta said to me, “Hermana, you’re going to have a voice one day, so make sure you have something to say.”‘
Right on! She also quoted her ‘civil rights mentor’ activist Dolores Huerta
Remember your roots! Eva shared some sage advice from her mother ‘She said don’t forget where you came from’
‘My mother gave me one piece of advice that stuck with me. She said don’t forget where you came from.’
‘Michelle Obama is intelligent, capable and motivated. She just embodies everything that an American woman should represent.’
The rest of her mentions were aimed at her Hollywood peers.
‘Gloria [Estefan] has become an inspiration helping all of us through her music and example, reach higher.’
All American woman! ‘Michelle Obama is intelligent, capable and motivated. She just embodies everything that an American woman should represent’
Times, they are a-changing: ‘I’ve been proud and honored to join the strongest and brightest women in Hollywood to talk about justice and equality,’ the Time’s Up co-founder wrote
‘I’ve been proud and honored to join the strongest and brightest women in Hollywood to talk about justice and equality,’ the Time’s Up co-founder wrote along with a photo of her and fellow initiative pioneers Reese Witherspoon, Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd.