On Apr. 12, Hillary Clinton announced that she would be running as the 2016 Democratic president candidate.

Born into a typical, suburban, Illinois household in 1947, Clinton expressed an early interest in politics. Clinton was loyal to the Republican party until 1948, whens she claims not that she left the party, but that the party “left her”.

Clinton met husband, Bill, while studying at Yale Law School. Bill’s political career took off as he became governor of Arkansas in 1978 and later president in 1993. During this time, Hillary continued to make a name for herself, advocating for families, the poor, improved public education, and social justice.

Today, Clinton continues to support these groups, as seen through her campaign video, “Getting Started”. The video features people of all backgrounds, telling their plans for spring of 2015, including an elder woman, adjusting to retired life; a mom, going back to work since having her kids; a young, black couple, preparing for their first child; an Asian college student, looking for a job; Spanish-speaking brothers, looking to start a business; a young, gay couple, planning their wedding; and even an elementary-school-age boy, getting ready for his role in a school play.

Clinton doesn’t appear until over halfway through the two-and-a-half minute ad, saying that’s she’s getting ready to do something as well: run for president. Clinton states her platform, saying that the people “at the top” have been favored in the American economy. “Everyday Americans need a champion,” Clinton tells the camera in the video, “and I wanna be that champion”

Clinton has already gotten a start on becoming America’s “champion” with her work in Arkansas during Bill’s 5 terms as governor. These works include co-founding the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and chairing the Rural Health Advisory Committee and the Arkansas Educational Standards Committee. Due to her work, Clinton was named as the Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983 and the Arkansas Young Mother of the Year in 1984.

Despite her achievement, the female candidate is no stranger to criticism. In 1983, when Bill was elected president, Clinton was appointed to lead the Task Force on National Health Care Reform. However, her plans failed because she worked behind closed doors with close advisors, rather than truly taking in the opinions of the public, a move Clinton blames on political inexperience.

The Clinton’s were also questioned on their 1979 investment with the failed Whitewater land deal in Arkansas. The couple refused to reveal their private information to the media, and the investigation concluded that there was not enough evidence to accuse the Clintons of any wrongdoing.

Perhaps the biggest scandal involving the Clinton’s was Bill’s affair with White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. The affair led to Bill’s impeachment [although he did not resign], but his wife remained committed to marriage, increasing her public image.

Clinton’s image has remained very positive with many celebrities to this day. Following her announcement to run for president, Clinton has received praise from stars, such as Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, Lena Dunham, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and even RuPaul. In fact, Clinton has always been very popular among celebrities. Although she lost the nomination to become the Democratic candidate in 2008 to President Barack Obama, Clinton raised over $3.5 million in her campaign from celebrities alone.

One person who has not immediately supported Clinton is the president himself. President Obama is holding off from advocating for his former Secretary of State in case one of his other friends decides to run, such as Vice President, Joe Biden.

Although she may not have the president’s support, Clinton’s chances of becoming the 1st female president run high. As seen in her campaign video, she stands for everything Americans value: family, equality, and a government run by the people, for the people.