Because you like Frances Houseman in Dirty Dancing

Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.

Sam Roth is sensitive, musically gifted, and scarred by his past. See them in Shiver .

Olivia Benson brings order to a world full of chaos. And she never forgets who she's fighting for. See them in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Hayley Stark is a sarcastic 14-year-old with an unusual passion. See them in Hard Candy.

Carl Fredricksen is a crotchety old man who may just have it in him to take one last, great adventure. See them in Up.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Gru's more misunderstood than evil, and if he'd rule over the world like he takes care of his three daughters, we'd be in good hands. See them in Despicable Me.

Jackie Brown is not your everyday flight attendant. See them in Jackie Brown.

If you believe if fairies, you better believe in Tinkerbell. See them in Peter Pan.

Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.

Juliet Capulet falls head over heels for her rival family's resident sweet talker, Romeo. See them in Romeo & Juliet.