Forbes’ 50 Over 50: Celebrating Women’s Success Later in Life
On August 5, 2024, Forbes’ Maggie McGrath and Huma Abedin, an MSNBC contributor and vice-chair of Forbes and Know Your Value’s 30/50 summit, joined Mika Brzezinski on Morning Joe to introduce the Forbes and Know Your Value ’50 over 50′ U.S. list. This list highlights women who have achieved significant success later in life, proving that their best years are still ahead of them.
The list features an impressive array of women from various industries, including filmmaker Ava DuVernay, former presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett, and actress and producer Viola Davis. These women have all made significant contributions to their fields, and their stories are an inspiration to us all.
Mika Brzezinski emphasized that these women are proof that age is just a number. They have achieved great success in their later years, and they are still going strong. Their perseverance and impact are a testament to their strength and determination.
Here are a few of the women featured on the Forbes 50 Over 50 list:
- Ava DuVernay is a filmmaker, producer, and distributor. She is best known for directing the films Selma (2014), 13th (2016), and A Wrinkle in Time (2018). DuVernay is a vocal advocate for social justice and inclusion, and she has used her platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities.
- Valerie Jarrett is a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama. She served as the director of the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs from 2009 to 2017. Jarrett is a close friend and confidante of the Obama family, and she played a key role in the development and implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
- Viola Davis is an actress, producer, and writer. She is best known for her roles in the films The Help (2011), Fences (2016), and Widows (2018). Davis is a three-time Academy Award nominee, and she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Fences.
These are just a few of the many women who are featured on the Forbes 50 Over 50 list. These women are an inspiration to us all, and they prove that it is never too late to achieve your dreams.
