Emma Watson tops AskMen’s Most Outstanding Women for 2015

NOW this is a list we can get behind. A men’s website has put together a list of women that for the first time actually isn’t a total insult.

NOW this is a list we can get behind.

After curating its famous Top 99 Most Desirable Women feature for almost 15 years, AskMen decided to shift the focus this year to instead shine a light on “what makes women outstanding in their own right”.

One million reader votes were cast internationally and topping the mantle of the new 99 Most Outstanding Women list is none other than feminist, scholar, actress and all round awesome chick Emma Watson.

She is followed by the equally admirable wrestling powerhouse Ronda Rousey, socialite-turned-entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, music phenomenon Taylor Swift, and World Cup alpine ski champion Lindsey Vonn. Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, medical entrepreneur

Elizabeth Holmes and plus-sized model Ashley Graham also make the list.

Ronda Rousey Visits "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" at Rockefeller Center on March 24, 2015.

Barrister Amal Clooney and actor George Clooney attend the 100 LIVES initiative to express gratitude to the individuals and institutions whose heroic actions saved Armenian lives during the Genocide 100 years ago.

“This year’s list is not only a reflection of a shift in the media, but also a shift in modern male thinking,” said James Bassil, AskMen Publisher. “We wanted to steer away from ‘hot’ lists and highlight women who have demonstrated a sheer influence in their industry. We were looking for women who are doing something new this year, something that demonstrates their versatility and raw talent.”

How very refreshing and to be honest, overdue.

Unfortunately only one Aussie made the list in singer Sia at 52 but it’s an oversight we are willing to overlook in lieu of the greater good.

Lindsey Vonn speaks to a reporter after running the women's giant slalom ski race course as a forerunner at the U.S. Alpine Championships, Thursday, March 26, 2015.

Here is the top 30Most Outstanding Women of 2015 according to AskMen.

Emma Watson

Ronda Rousey

Kim Kardashian

Taylor Swift

Lindsey Vonn

Elizabeth Holmes

Beyonce

Amal Clooney

Jennifer Lawrence

Serena Williams

Ashley Graham

Michelle Obama

Camille Leblanc-Bazinet

Mindy Kaling

Tracy Chou

Laverne Cox

Amy Poehler

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon, left, talks with Tony Parker, center, as Tim Duncan, right, looks away during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 17, 2015, in New York.

Ava DuVernay

Veronica Roth

Nicki Minaj

Becky Hammon

Marissa Mayer

Rihanna

Scarlett Johansson

Maria Sharapova

Ariana Grande

Emma Stone

Alex Morgan

Giada de Laurentiis

Amy Adams

For the full list visit of 99 Outstanding Women, visit AskMen.

Emma Stone attends the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California.