Amy Poehler Turns 40

Funny lady and one of Time's 100 most influential women Amy Poehler turns 40 today! There are many, many reasons we think this actress, mom, and sometimes rapper rocks, but we're going to focus on five of the big ones. Whether she's cracking us up on the big screen or on Parks and Recreation, speaking out for women's issues, or just gettin' real on the talk-show circuit, here are some of the reasons we heart birthday girl Amy.