Because you like Ophelia in Hamlet

Most kids hope for a car for their 16th birthday, but Mia Thermopolis' present is a country to rule. See them in The Princess Diaries.

Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.

Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Darcy Lewis is a razor-sharp scientist studying things that science can't explain. See them in Thor.

Tina Goldstein is better at getting the job done than following the rules. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

Holland March is known to wake up hungover in full bathtubs. See them in The Nice Guys.

Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.

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

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.

Effie Trinket is utterly enamored with all things fashion, make-up, and style. See them in The Hunger Games .

Strong-willed Norah Silverberg isn't willing to be the goody bag at anyone's pity party. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.