Because you like Irena Dubrovna Reed in Cat People

Bree Van De Kamp likes her whiskey's neat, her napkins pressed, and her guns loaded. See them in Desperate Housewives.

Remy Hadley is a closed book—a cynical, super-smart closed book. See them in House M.D..

Emma Frost's superpower: transforming her body into an unbreakable diamond. See them in X-Men Series.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

Frank Ginsberg is the number one Proust scholar in the world, but he recently failed at committing suicide. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Olive Hoover is an irrepressible child beauty queen (or would-be queen) who doesn't play by your rules. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Kim Kelly is a high school bully who's normally in a bad mood. But there's a softer side to her. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Although Thomas Sharpe is an English baronet, he doesn't have a Shilling to his name. He's in America to sell his invention and marry rich. See them in Crimson Peak.

Audrey Horne may seem inquisitive and charming, but she can turn on a dime. See them in Twin Peaks.

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

Sabriel is smart enough to understand the dangers that await her and brave enough to face them anyway. See them in Abhorsen Series.

Loyal and supportive, Cece Parekh is the best friend a girl could ask for. It doesn't hurt that she's a supermodel. See them in New Girl.