Because you like Vada Sultenfuss in My Girl
Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.
A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.
An opinionated pothead with a passion for conspiracy theories, Steven Hyde is secretly more sensitive than he lets on. See them in That '70s Show.
Belle has ready every storybook in town, and she's slowly realizing that life is no fairytale. See them in Beauty and the Beast.
Stella Grant is an organized, orderly optimist living with a dangerous disease. See them in Five Feet Apart.
Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.
A 100-plus-year-old who looks like a dreamy teenager, Edward Cullen warns girls to avoid him, which makes them want him even more. See them in Twilight.
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.