Vanessa Redgrave, 85

Not many people bounce back with double the determination to lead a fulfilling life after a health scare, like Vanessa Redgrave did in 2015. Well, there are not many like her. An actress par excellence, she has delivered captivating performances repeatedly throughout her 60-year career. Her portrayal of some challenging roles in ‘Julia’ and ‘Isadora’ is worth revisiting.

Vanessa is also passionate about advocating for justice, often raising her voice against any injustice around the world. Her partnership with ‘UNICEF’ as an ambassador helps her travel extensively, supporting people in need; her work for refugees is quite inspiring. She made her directorial debut in 2017 with ‘Sea Sorrow’ highlighting their talent.