A newbie who's also not, Ruth Negga has been acting for 15 years. But with a breakout role on AMC's "Preacher" and a film performance in "Loving" that critics are, well, loving, 2016 proved Negga's unrivaled ability to transform herself. She's a chameleon; she's a "Creator."
Ava DuVernay is a director and producer who turns her passions into stories, from documentaries like "13TH" to big-budget sci-fi fantasy adventures. She's a justice-seeker, a forward-thinker and a "Creator."
Natalie Portman is an award-winning actress, director and activist who has done what many have tried and failed to do in Hollywood: be truly one of a kind. Through roles that have taken her from far away galaxies to the White House, she's earned herself a spot among the legends. And the best part? There's still more projects to come from this unparalleled "Creator."
Dev Patel is an actor who brought hope to the masses with "Slumdog Millionaire," portrayed a man following his dreams in "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," and lifted our spirits in "Lion." On screen, he's a lovable underdog. Off-screen, he's a "Creator."
Damien Chazelle is a director whose critically applauded work pulses with life. Whether he's telling the story of an overbearing music teacher or one about two singing-and-dancing lovers in Los Angeles, his vision is clear. His artistry is evident. And his skills as a "creator" are undeniable.
Sometimes he's a producer and director whose films -- "Jungle Book," "Elf," and "Swingers," to name a few -- inspire hope, laughs and occasionally both. Other times, especially while traveling the world, Jon Favreau is Pete from "Friends" or That Guy from That Movie. Above all, he's a "Creator."
Rachel Lindsay is making history as the first African American "Bachelorette," but she wants viewers to know she's just like the other women who have appeared on the series.
