Which women made the Top 10 list of most admired women of 2010? The list of most admired men contained presidents and religious leaders – positions that historically have been held by men. The list of most admired women according to a USA Today Gallop poll contains some of the most powerful women in the world whether they are political, royal or power players in media.

Here are the Top 10 Most Admired Women of 2010:

1.     Hillary Rodham Clinton

2.     Sarah Palin

3.     Oprah Winfrey

4.     Michelle Obama

5.     Condoleezza Rice

6.     Queen Elizabeth

7.     Angelina Jolie

8.     Margaret Thatcher

9.     Aung San Suu Kyi  / Laura Bush

10.   Barbara Bush

Which of these women is the most surprising to make the list of Most Admired Women of 2010?

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