Rowan Blanchard & 11 Icons That Changed the World in 2016

3. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga brought half the world to their knees with her moving Oscars performance of “Till It Happens to You,” where she brought sexual assault survivors onstage with her. She has also spoken out about her PTSD and performed for homeless LGBTQ youth. Everything she does, she does with purpose and beautiful, heartbreaking conviction.