Shabana azeez women of the year

Big news about one of our own Shabana Azeez is Women Of The Year 2025 by Marie Claire: Each year, marie claire’s Women of the Year Awards shine a light on the visionaries, the rule-breakers, the women rewriting the rules. The ones who don’t wait for permission. Who lead with purpose. Who move the needle for equality, courage and change. There’s still a way to go – but let’s take a moment to see how far we’ve come.

From every corner of Australia, this year’s nominees embody progress in motion. We’ve seen breakthroughs in women’s health funding. Bold reforms in domestic violence policy. A record number of women stepping into leadership across business, media and parliament. On the world stage, women have inspired through sport, science and storytelling. At home, others have led powerfully – changing systems, shifting narratives and demanding equality with grace and grit. Now, it’s time to celebrate them. The women who make us proud every single day.

It’s been a breakthrough year for Adelaide-born actor Shabana Azeez. Named to Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact List, she’s earned acclaim for her standout turn as intern Victoria Javadi in HBO Max’s The Pitt, a gripping medical drama hailed by critics and healthcare workers alike. Azeez also voiced Princess Saira in Lesbian Space Princess, which won the Teddy Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. Following her acclaimed role in Birdeater, 2025 has cemented her as one of the industry’s most exciting new talents—praised for her naturalism, emotional depth and fearless commitment to storytelling across genres and forms.

Congratulations Shabana!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!