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In her moving op-ed today, Angelina Jolie revealed that she had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she was at high risk for breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Other women who might be at risk motivated the actress and activist to speak out about her private health decision. Angelina wrote: "Cancer is still a word that strikes fear into people's hearts, producing a deep sense of powerlessness. But today it is possible to find out through a blood test whether you are highly susceptible to breast and ovarian cancer, and then take action."

As Angelina's message of prevention and empowerment spreads across the Internet, she's not the only famous woman to generously share her health struggles. Christina Applegate and Wanda Sykes have discussed mastectomies. Others like Beyoncé Knowles and Nicole Kidman sacrificed some privacy to add to the conversation about miscarriages, while women like Gwyneth Paltrow and Brooke Shields have helped increase acceptance of postpartum depression. Whether about mental illness, fertility struggles, or cancer, when recognized and accomplished celebrities open up, it helps raise awareness and understanding about the health issues that impact women. Read through for quotes from some of these brave women now.

Happy birthday, Sofia Coppola! The director, who turns 42 today, has been working on her latest film, The Bling Ring (out June 14). It stars Emma Watson as the latest — and, arguably, least likeable — Sofia Coppola heroine. And the group is an elite one, as Sofia has only directed five full-length feature films: The Virgin Suicides, Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette, Somewhere, and now, The Bling Ring. Besides dreamy atmospheric shots and an emphasis on music, Sofia's films are known for exploring the expectations, complexities, and trials of growing up as a girl and what it means to be a woman. Click through for some of the most poignant lines from Sofia-directed films on female adolescence, motherhood, and everything in between.

Are you ready to "Wiig" out? This weekend, fan favorite Kristen Wiig will be back on the Saturday Night Live stage to host the show (see the promos with Fred Armisen here). We've loved seeing more of Kristen on the big screen — especially after she killed it in Bridesmaids — but after seeing her as part of the cast for seven years, we've missed her hilarious SNL characters and impersonations. As we welcome Kristen back to the stage, let's look back at some of the best lines from her ladies, like Surprise Party Sue, Target Lady, Kathie Lee Gifford, Penelope, and "Tan Mom" Patricia Krentcil. Check them out now, and tell us: who's your favorite Kristen character?

In honor of Mother's Day, we're taking a look back at one of the most-loved onscreen mother-daughter duos of all time: Rory and Lorelei Gilmore on Gilmore Girls. Thanks to their close, quirky mother-daughter relationship, Rory and single mom Lorelei Gilmore (played by Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham) shared plenty of witty back-and-forths over the course of the show's seven seasons. As any avid fan of Gilmore Girls knows, sarcasm reigned supreme on the show, so here are the best zinger-filled Rory-Lorelai conversations on everything from fitness to love to Jessica Simpson.

Happy birthday, Christina Hendricks! The voluptuous actress turns 38 years old today, and while we know she's full of great zingers as Joan on Mad Men, her real-life quotes are just as smart and sexy. Birthday girl Christina isn't shy about addressing the public's obsession with her curvaceous shape. And we love the confidence and sex appeal she exudes in interviews, whether she's opening up about her marriage, getting honest about her body image, or sharing advice on relationships. Check out some of our favorite quotes from the Mad Men vixen now!

As a self-proclaimed Wes Anderson junkie, I'm happy to report that the director celebrates his 44th birthday today. His latest film was last year's Moonrise Kingdom, a camp-themed coming-of-age film with all the recognizable Wes-isms fans of the director love, and the young star-crossed lovers at the center of the sweet story really just melt your heart. Set in the '60s on a New England island, the film follows Suzy and Sam, troubled preteens who write love letters to each other before deciding to run away together.

Wes's films always incorporate a romantic coupling, exes, or a love triangle, and the characters involved are usually full of witty advice and observations on relationships. So until we see who's paired up in his 2014 film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, let's look back at the couples and ex-couples from Wes movies along with their lines on love's redeeming, disappointing, and confusing qualities.

Get your dollar bills out to celebrate the birthday boy — Sexiest Man Alive Channing Tatum turns 33 today! And the sexy dad-to-be has something else to be excited about: he's been named with Joseph Gordon Levitt to star in a Guys and Dolls remake.

Channing has proven over the years that he's a hot triple threat, from his mad dancing skills in Step Up, to his smokin' hot body, to his adorable relationship with wife (and Step Up costar) Jenna Dewan. Sure we loved seeing him harken back to his sultry stripping days in Magic Mike, but there's much more to the sexy model slash dancer slash actor than meets the eye. He's got a sense of humor, a good head on his shoulders, and a heart of gold. Don't believe us? Read it from his own words with our favorite Channing quotes on life, love, and baring it all!

It's National Poetry Month, and if you're looking for another way to enjoy your favorite poems — besides reading them — hang some poetic words on your walls with these pretty prints on Etsy featuring quotes from famous poets like E.E. Cummings, T.S. Eliot, and Emily Dickinson. See some of our favorite pieces that show the beauty in poetry.

A "very tiny elephant" in the room is how Katy Perry described her divorce from Russell Brand recently. Almost a year since they officially split, the pop star seems more comfortable talking about it, and she's not the only star. Last year, Olivia Wilde opened up about her 2011 divorce to documentary filmmaker Tao Ruspoli, explaining, "I felt like my vagina died. Turned off. Lights out . . . And you can lie to your relatives at Christmas dinner and tell them everything on the home front is just peachy. But you cannot lie to your vagina."

Experiencing the end of a marriage is a difficult and emotional affair, so we're saddened to hear about divorces, whether it's a friend or a celebrity going through one. Many of the famous women involved have bravely spoken out in TV and magazine interviews about their experiences. If you're going through a divorce or know someone who is, be inspired by these honest quotes from celebrity women on their splits.

From her seductress dance in the Bling Ring trailer to her Pretty Woman-inspired magazine cover to a nude shoot she did for a cause, birthday girl Emma Watson has proven that 2013 is the year she fully sheds her witchy robes and becomes a woman. Emma turns 23 on today, and she's no longer frizzy-haired Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter films — a role she played for nearly a decade.

Having studied at both Oxford and Brown universities, Emma is not only a talented actress and dedicated student, but also, her thoughtful interviews with media outlets show that she's got a level head and a sense of humor in regard to her dating life, confidence as a woman, and romantic entanglements with costars. Check out some of our favorite quotes from the smart and sweet Emma Watson now!