Rachel Paulson's Picks for Top Ten Power Lesbians Under 40

by Rachel Paulson | Article Date: 02/04/2010 1:30 PM

Since I'm currently covering the next generation of power lesbians under 40, I figured I should give readers a taste of what's already out there, so I've compiled a list of the top ten power lesbians that my ladies have to supercede. These women have class, fashion sense, sexy careers and powerhouse looks. These girls have it all. I think the phrase "Power Lesbian" means the entire package -- you can't be lacking anything! These woman are all doing amazing things, some of them so young they just graduated college. They're young Hollywood elites, I think It's time to acknowledge them as the power lesbians that they are. Ladies, these are the type of woman you should be marrying.

In no particular order...

Amanda Moore: 30, Super Model

Style has always been kind of a touchy subject for lesbians. Amanda Moore does fashion with such swagger and such class it's stunning. Moore never hid her sexual orientation from the public even though other top models have been known to in the past. Moore has always been open about being gay, and it doesn't appear to have affected her career or her fans negatively. She's gained not only male attention, but that of every lesbian in the entertainment industry. Not to mention, I'm sure a poster of Moore is on the wall of every 17-year-old high school girl who has ever questioned her sexuality. "I could have sworn that to be a model I'd have to be all girly and cutesy and here you guys are doing me up like a boy. Who would have thought?" Moore replied in a 1999 models.com photo spread regarding her modeling style.

Her androgynous style and remarkably stunning looks have landed her on the cover of Italian Vogue and sporting threads of the likes of and Gucci and Alexander McQueen while strutting down their runway shows during fashion week. Moore was escorting a friend to an open modeling call when someone from NEXT model management picked her up on the spot! Talk about U-Haul worthy ladies. The only gay super model ever bigger was played by Angelina!! Move over Dickinson, Moore is here.

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DG	view my profile
Thursday, February 4 2010 \| 13:39:47
Lame list
Two bisexuals {Gaga and Lohan} and one dead chick{Gia} and two or three others who have never confirmed. Didn't Rodriguez get charged for beating up some woman? Charming.

OwlsShadow	view my profile
Thursday, February 4 2010 \| 13:47:35
Lame List
Have to agree with DG, can't we do a list of actual lesbians who are alive, aren't stick thin, and are actually doing something for the LGBT community. If these are our Top 10 Power Lesbians, no wonder we have no power, are discriminated against and generally devalued as human beings. Please try again... PS your sister &/or her Ex would have been a good choice.

Vittoria	view my profile
Thursday, February 4 2010 \| 13:53:14
bad girls
Hey, it's her list and she obviously likes a girl she can reform or help to come out. DG -- Do you ever have anything positive to say about anything? It's not just this story. Whenever I run into a post of yours it's always completely negative. Talk about charming.

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Thursday, February 4 2010 \| 16:37:16
Confused About The Non Publicly Out Lesbian Celebs
I didn't know you can out people before they can come out publicly. Bold move. The list is ok. Just confused.

hraka	view my profile
Thursday, February 4 2010 \| 17:26:40
Where are Jill & Cathy?
They're out actors, activists, & internet stars, as well as SheWired contributors. You shoulda put them in place of Lindsey [bi-curious) & Katherine Moennig [straight)

Mary S., Little Rock
Thursday, February 4 2010 \| 18:33:32
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n00ne	view my profile
Thursday, February 4 2010 \| 19:15:20
Enough with the Gaga...
I, for one, am tired of seeing Lady Gaga on lists like this. Lady Gaga is as bisexual as every female college student. It's nice that she took the time out to speak at the equality march. But really, she's preaching to the choir. If it were some wholesome country star like Carrie Underwood or Taylor Swift then maybe I'd be impressed.

DG	view my profile
Friday, February 5 2010 \| 05:00:36
vittoria
Do you ever stop being a lecturing bitch? You're like my stalker. I don't care if you like my posts or not...I'll post what I like. That's your problem if you don't like it. Go back to AE.

Nilshaira	view my profile
Friday, February 5 2010 \| 07:57:54
Is it because..
I get the not being out thing, but maybe she put them on the list cause they are out in the scene?? Besides if the straight media can put them in the "lesbian" category, why can't she?? Girls, calm down...no need to fight each other!

TracyEGilchrist	view my profile
Friday, February 5 2010 \| 12:16:57
not one for censoring
Please play nice. I am not big on censoring but personal insults and just plain nastiness without a healthy dose of self effacing humor can not be tolerated. I'm not ready to start deleting comments but please play nice. Thanks! Tracy

Sparkfire	view my profile
Friday, February 5 2010 \| 13:10:19
Slight correction
Interesting list. I just have a slight correction. Kim Stolz was not the first out woman on ANTM. That would be Ebony Haith from cycle 1. Her girlfriend even came to visit, which was super cute! I thought the list was pretty nice. I must say, I was pretty shocked to see Kate Moenning, Clea Duvall and Michelle Rodriguez on this list since, regardless of what we might know personally, they have never officially come out or even publicly acknowledged relationships with women. However, the glass closet is another article for another time. Yay Rachel Maddow! I feel so lucky to be living in an age where a queer woman is at the forefront of political commentary. And it's nice to see someone on TV saying the things that I'm thinking. All in all, a fascinating list. Who do you think will be next?