Phoebe Waller-Bridge, another actor turned playwright, was recognised for her writing debut, the filth-strewn, brittle monologue Fleabag.
Celina Dunlop, The Economist's picture editor, has been recognised for her radio work.
Lassie has never been fully recognised for her work in child safety.
"This prize is also for her," he said, "who was sacrificed, and never recognised for her own talents".
One of the leading names from women's golf was also recognised for her contribution to the sport.
It implies that a woman must choose to be recognised for her body or her brain, never both.
Reynolds was recognised for her decades-long commitment to various charities, including the mental health organisation she founded, the Thalians.
She was a Conservative councillor in the borough of Southwark, where she joined the race and equality council and was recognised for her services to ethnic minorities.
She has been nationally recognised for her expertise in governance and scrutiny, being appointed by the UK and Welsh government to support statutory improvement in two councils.
As a fan, it is nice to see a self-described "feminist tree-hugging pinko" officially recognised for her body of work.
The White House defended its decision to honour Robinson, saying she was being recognised for her work as a global advocate for women's and human rights.
