Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton turns 65 today. Happy birthday, Madame Secretary! Since coming on the national scene in 1992 as the successful and outspoken wife of then-candidate Bill Clinton, Hillary has been a role model for modern women. Hillary has had her ups, like her husband's two election wins, serving in the senate herself, and now enjoying national and international popularity as the country's top diplomat. And downs, which include a failed attempt to champion universal health care as first lady, the humiliating Monica Lewinsky affair, and her unsuccessful run for president. Thanks to both the highs and lows, she is a resilient national figure, and it's hard not to respect her, even if you don't agree with her politics. To celebrate the secretary of state's birthday, let's look at the advice she's given on topics like marriage, accepting criticism, facing failure, and standing up for what you believe in.

Hillary Clinton turns 65 tomorrow, although she might not be ready to retire yet! The former first lady says she's considering the possibility of staying on as secretary of state if President Obama is reelected. After 20 years of national service, Hillary has spent much time in the public eye. And in her 2003 autobiography Living History, she opened up about life before she entered the White House with Bill, as well as what it was like to live through the ups and downs of her husband's presidency.

Our current first lady, Michelle Obama, can also add author to her résumé. Her book, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America, came out in May, and while it doesn't cover hard-hitting policy or politics in the White House, it does serve up a healthy portion of photos, details about the White House garden, and feel-good American values. As we know, Michelle isn't the first first lady to byline a book. But often the diaries and autobiographies come after the husband leaves office, like with Hillary Clinton. Eleanor Roosevelt, Nancy Reagan, and many more first ladies have also published books. Take a look at some of them now.

This presidential election season, it's important to know where the candidates stand on the issues — but International Coffee Day today, we're wondering: where do they stand on coffee? Historically, presidential candidates, their wives, and other US politicians are for it. Coffee seems to be an integral part of both campaigning and being in office, whether you're schmoozing with voters in local coffee shops, discussing the issues over a cup o' Joe at the White House, or sipping on an exotic blend while meeting with foreign ambassadors.

Of course, not all of our politicians feel the same way about the caffeinated beverage. While Mitt Romney's VP pick, Paul Ryan, was spotted enjoying a cup of Cuban coffee last week, caffeine is a no-go for devout Mormon Mitt. And even Barack Obama is more of a hot tea guy, having told Ann Curry on the Today show in 2008 that he picks leaves over beans. Bill Clinton, however, takes the cake for coffee king; the former president doesn't seem to make an appearance without a cup in hand (wife Hillary and daughter Chelsea are also fans). So see the American politicians, presidential hopefuls, and first wives drinking coffee now!

Ben Affleck was in Washington DC today to participate in the Child Survival Call to Action, a discussion about Congo, at Georgetown University. As the founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, Ben has long been active in trying to draw attention to the region. This morning, Ben shared a hug with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she welcomed him to the stage. Hillary and Ben discussed their joint efforts to fight high child mortality rates in Congo and across the globe. Ben said of the issue, "We wouldn't abide it in this country . . . and we must not abide it in the world globally with our brothers and sisters."

To promote his involvement in the forum, Ben Affleck joined Twitter. His first tweet read, "Timing feels right to bring awareness to what's happening in the Congo today and to share my stories from this part of the world." Ben's philanthropy is just one of the reasons fans love him — make sure to show Ben some love in the PopSugar 100! Ben's time on the East Coast may be short. He'll celebrate his first Father's Day as a dad of three this Sunday, with wife Jennifer Garner and their little ones, Violet, Seraphina, and baby Samuel.