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    18 Times Famous Women Refused To Tear Each Other Down

    I will never get sick of women supporting women.

    1. When Serena Williams wrote an Instagram post supporting Meghan Markle after her interview with Oprah, and it celebrated Markle's candidness about being mistreated by the royals.

    2. When Taylor Swift sent Olivia Rodrigo a ring similar to one of her own after the success of "Drivers License," celebrating the rise of new female songwriters.

    A picture of Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift from their Instagram accounts, with a block of text reading: "She gave me this ring because she wore on like it when writing 'Red.'

    3. When Adele stopped in the middle of her 2017 Grammys acceptance speech to talk about the huge impact Beyoncé's had on her life.

    Adele praising Beyoncé for the "Lemonade" album, saying it was monumental and "So well thought-out and soul-baring"

    4. When Olivia Colman was embraced by her The Favourite costar Emma Stone after winning the Oscar for Best Actress in 2019.

    emma stone being more thrilled by olivia colman's oscar win than her own 2 years ago is a thing of beauty

    @katiestebbins / Via Twitter: @_katiestebbins_

    5. When Selena Gomez showed her undying support for her good friend Taylor Swift during the whole Scooter Braun drama in 2019.

    Gomez writing on Instagram: "Seeing my best friend be constantly pulled down is the worst feeling. Taylor fights"

    6. When Oprah's hero, sitcom legend Mary Tyler Moore, gave her the ultimate surprise and thanked her for her huge contribution to the world of television.

    Mary Tyler Moore telling Oprah: "What you do on this show with such intelligence, grace, and sensitivity, and what you do for literacy, I am in awe of you"

    7. When Cher showed her support for Britney Spears in light of The New York Times Presents episode "Framing Britney Spears" and the abuse Spears has suffered from the media, the public, and her father.

    She Worked Hard,Was The Golden Goose,Made Lots Of 💰💰,Got Sick,Now She’s The CASH COW.Does anyone Who’s Making💰Off Her Being Sick,Want Her Well⁉️Someone Who Doesn’t Want Anything From Her Should Look Into Her Dr.& Her Meds. 🦆🦆🦆......Is It a Duck⁉️ https://t.co/hniE8yFrHZ

    @cher / Via Twitter: @cher

    8. When Angela Bassett visited Adrienne Warren backstage at Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in 2018 and praised her for portraying Turner so brilliantly.

    Tumblr: frontpagewoman / Via frontpagewoman.tumblr.com

    9. When Mariah Carey went up on the American Idol stage to hug superfan Kelly Clarkson, and the two singers gushed over each other's legendary voices and musical talents.

    Clarkson nervous about performing in front of Carey, and Carey telling her: "Please! I need your opinion on some music, darling!"

    10. When Meagan Good left this encouraging comment on Leslie Jones' Instagram post after Jones revealed her struggle with self-love.

    Good telling Jones: "The right people will notice you are a 'Gift.' You are SOOO dope! God ain't giving you away to just anybody. You too bomb for that"

    11. When Lady Gaga couldn't help but dance her heart out in the audience during Janelle Monáe's 2019 Grammy performance of "Make Me Feel."

    lady gaga LIVING for janelle monáe’s performance. we stan.

    @gagasyuyi / Via Twitter: @gagasyuyi

    12. When Oprah hosted a Legends Ball in 2006, an event where young Black women in Hollywood celebrated the trailblazers who came before them.

    Halle Berry thanking the legends, saying: "We thank you for the dues you've paid, for the prayers you've prayed. We thank you for showing us how to fly. By flying, we speak your name"

    13. When Lily Tomlin rocked a purse that had her Grace and Frankie costar and longtime pal, Jane Fonda's, mugshot on it.

    Lily Tomlin's clutch is covered in a print made up of Jane Fonda's mugshot. Legends only.

    @isabeIIehuppert / Via Twitter: @isabeIIehuppert

    14. When Alicia Keys hosted the Grammys and invited Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Lady Gaga on stage to celebrate their voices and contributions to the world.

    Alicia Keys telling the audience: "Give it up for these magnificent goddesses!"

    15. When Sandra Oh got up and hugged the heck out of her Killing Eve costar, Jodie Comer, for winning an Emmy.

    16. When Cate Blanchett revealed what it was like meeting Sarah Paulson for the first time, and how Paulson's wonderful reputation preceded her.

    Blanchett telling Paulson: "You're one of these people that everyone loves, and your reputation just preceded you"

    17. When Camila Cabello, Cyndi Lauper, and other female musicians showed their support for Kesha at the Grammys after producer Dr. Luke was accused of sexually assaulting her.

    I had a magical time performing Praying at the @RecordingAcad​ Grammys with @AndraDayMusic​, @imjmichaels​, @CyndiLauper​, @Camila_Cabello​ and @BebeRexha​. Animals, you can watch it now on @Vevo​ https://t.co/l3IqMnVRxm ✨💖💜💖✨

    @KeshaRose / Via Twitter: @KeshaRose

    18. And when Taraji P. Henson gave Viola Davis (the first Black woman to win Lead Actress for a Drama Series) a standing ovation at the Emmys, even though she lost.

    Davis thanking her fellow actors, saying: "And to the Taraji P. Hensons, the Kerry Washingtons, the Halle Berrys, the Nicole Beharies, the Meagan Goods, to Gabrielle Union. Thank you for taking us over that line"