Because you like Ruby Thewes in Cold Mountain

In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.

The black sheep of his family, Rhett Butler grew up to have charm and to see things as they are. He just doesn't give a damn anymore. See them in Gone with the Wind.

She got locked up so her husband could make it big, but now Cookie Lyon is coming for what's hers. See them in Empire.

From arguing for democracy in the Galactic Senate to pursuing a forbidden romance, Padme Amidala handles danger gracefully. See them in Star Wars Series.

Dimitri Belikov is a stoic vampire guardian who has the reserve, focus, and discipline of a soldier. See them in Vampire Academy .

A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.

Morticia Addams hates anything bright and cheery and loves all things ghoulish, ghastly, and violent. See them in The Addams Family.

Quirky and wildly imaginative, Amelie finds joy in the unnoticed things in life and aspires to bring happiness to all. See them in Amelie.

Sophisticated and aloof, Darcy couldn’t care less about marriage, despite women throwing themselves upon him with wishes of matrimony. See them in Pride & Prejudice.

Eowyn isn’t allowed to fight, but then again, when have rules ever stopped her? See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Elizabeth Bennet doesn't suffer fools or prideful men. See them in Pride & Prejudice.