Illuminated’s top 6 pop culture icons
Illuminated’s top 6 pop culture icons
By Tia Inger

Image by PawełMM, Lily Redman, DavidBassom1 and GemmaCollagen from Wikimedia Commons

As your number one, go-to magazine for everything pop culture, we thought you could get to know us a little better as we share our favourite pop culture icons…

6. Harry Styles on the cover of Vogue

Defying gender stereotypes and looking incredibly stylish doing it, here’s Tia’s pop culture icon pick.

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As the first man to grace the cover in over 127 years, Harry Styles made a statement in his floor-length Gucci gown. The periwinkle colour, the lace, the gold rings, the black tuxedo jacket, we are obsessed! With this stylish look not only turning heads but also redefining masculinity, its clear that this moment has iconic written all over it. 

5. Milhouse Van Houten

With his oversized glasses, tragic crush on Lisa, and constant bad luck, Sam’s pick is Milhouse Van Houten from The Simpsons.

This awkward, nerdy character is the perfect mix of cringe and charm, so it’s no surprise that this instantly lovable character made it onto our shortlist.

 4. Sue Sylvester

Coming in a number 4 is Meg’s pick, the ultimate villain of Glee.

The fictional no-nonsense cheer coach brought just the right amount of attitude to the show. In her colour-coordinated tracksuits, she always seemed to deliver her sassy remarks with perfect comedic timing leaving us all laughing along.

3. Claudia Winkleman (and her fringe) in The Traitors 

Chosen by Millie is the haircut that stole the spotlight.

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Claudia Winkleman’s fringe is instantly unforgettable. The bold and blunt look is the perfect accessory to her mysterious on-screen presence and the memes about it have me laughing along.

As talked about as the show itself, it’s clear that her signature fringe is truly iconic. 

 2. Robert Irwin

Chosen by Laurel is the one and only Robert Irwin.

Carrying on his father’s wildlife legacy with tons of charisma, it’s no surprise that he is as loved as he is. More recently Robert has sent the internet wild as he takes off the Khakis and strips down for the Australian underwear brand, Bonds.

Who knew crocodiles and underwear went so well together? 

1. Gemma Collins

Taking the trophy, in first place we have Kiah’s pick, the infamous Gemma Collins.

The reality-tv star’s loud and unapologetic personality makes her the perfect diva.

Whether she is dropping meme-worthy one-liners and unfiltered remarks or faceplanting during Dancing on Ice, she always has everyone laughing along.

As the star of the show in multiple reality-tv shows, it’s clear that GC is the main character, and it doesn’t get more iconic than that.

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