GROUPS
Famous Female Journalists and Nonfiction Writers
Female journalists and nonfiction writers have covered some of the world’s most pressing concerns, including ethnic civil rights, reproductive freedom, voting access and overall gender equality, with iconic thinkers like Simone de Beauvoir, Judy Chicago, Ida B. Wells and Dr. Ruth Westheimer having shaped forward-thinking conversations. These pioneers have often been joined in their efforts by the women who work in general news. Correspondents like Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Lisa Ling, Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters are known for insightful current-affair analysis and an inspiring breadth of vision, creating a more inclusive media landscape.
Visit Biography.com's Women's History group to explore more biographies, photos and videos of some the world's most fascinating women.
FEATURED VIDEO
Featured Female Journalists and Nonfiction Writers
Explore the stories of great women writers and media figures such as Julia Childs, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Gloria Steinem.
See all Famous Female Journalists and Nonfiction Writers (129)
-
Julia Child
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Chefs
- Famous Television Personalities
Julia Child
Chef, Television Personality, Journalist / 1912 - 2004
TV chef and author Julia Child adapted complex French cooking for everyday Americans, with her groundbreaking cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
-
Doris Kearns Goodwin
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Capricorns
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Educator, Journalist / 1943 -
Doris Kearns Goodwin is best known for authoring biographies of American presidents, including Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
-
Gertrude Stein
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Art Collectors
- Publishers
Gertrude Stein
Art Collector, Publisher, Journalist, Author, Poet / 1874 - 1946
Gertrude Stein was an American author and poet best known for her modernist writings, extensive art collecting and literary salon in 1920s Paris.
-
Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters
News Anchor, Television Producer, Journalist / 1929 -
Famed television journalist Barbara Walters is best known as the 11-year star of the Today show, and for being the first female co-anchor of a network evening news program.
-
Gloria Steinem
- In these groups:
- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Girl Scouts
- Studio 54 Patrons
Gloria Steinem
Women's Rights Activist, Journalist / 1934 -
Social activist, writer, editor, and lecturer Gloria Steinem has been an outspoken champion of women's rights since the late 1960s.
-
Nora Ephron
- In these groups:
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Film Directors
- Famous Filmmakers
Nora Ephron
Director, Journalist, Screenwriter / 1941 - 2012
Nora Ephron wrote and directed modern classic romantic comedies like Sleepless in Seattle, You’ve Got Mail and 2009's Julie & Julia.
See all Famous Female Journalists and Nonfiction Writers (129)
Similar Groups
Women's History
-
Women's History Groups
Explore Biography.com's collection of exceptional women from past and present arranged by topic, such as:
Videos
-
Watch Full Episodes and Mini Bios of leading female figures such as Susan B. Anthony, Coco Chanel and Amelia Earhart and many more.
Womens History Photos
-
Women's History Photos
Browse through photos of some of the most notable women throughout history, including Amelia Earhart, Marilyn Monroe, Janis Joplin, Michelle Obama and more.
Bio classroom
-
Visit BIO Classroom to access our Women's History Study Guides, our Women's History Timeline, and for Inspirations, an illuminating collection of quotes relating to women.

Prince William
Famous Astronauts
Kanye West
My Ghost Story
I Survived
Liberace
Annie Oakley
I Survived

