Cobie Smulders
Her roles in How I Met Your Mother, and Marvel’s cinematic universe have definitely led Cobie to even more great spots and lots of adventures. Actually, this Canadian actress is named Jacoba, although the grandmother she was named after gave her the nickname that she is best known for, Cobie. Before transitioning to acting, she was a model and actually registered for marine biology classes at the University of Victoria.
Lupita Nyong’o
The breakout role of Lupita was a Slave in 12 Years, but she has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of film since then. She’s been in the Star Wars and Black Panther movies, as well as voice-over and Broadway work. Nyong’o was named by People Magazine as the most beautiful woman and works on issues of historical preservation, women’s rights, and animal rights. And she’s a best-selling New York Times author.