Founder, Shondaland

TV producer Shonda Rhimes crafted Netflix global hit “Bridgerton” that just returned for its second season. The period romance drama was Netflix’s most-watched English-language original series in its first season. Rhimes creates complex TV dramas with strong female characters including “Scandal,” “How to Get Away with Murder” and “Grey’s Anatomy” that also present diverse casts. “Grey’s Anatomy” is in its 18th season on ABC Television. She works behind the camera as a writer, producer, director and book author who also serves as creative director for Dove’s RealBeauty campaign.

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