Because you like Jim Stark in Rebel Without A Cause
Turanga Leela is the daughter of two mutants who live in the sewers below New York City. See them in Futurama.
R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.
Meg March might yearn for a life of ballgowns and diamond necklaces, but the boy she falls for doesn't have a penny to his name. See them in Little Women.
Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.
Po is a clumsy, friendly panda who likes to take it easy. But now he's expected to save the world? See them in Kung Fu Panda.
Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Dory is more than a little forgetful, but she'll always remember to have your back. See them in Finding Nemo.
Steve Rogers is a good soldier. But above all, he's a good man. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Chuck Bass is notorious for his flamboyant sense of style and love of partying. See them in Gossip Girl.
Don't ask the ruthless queen of the Tokyo underworld any questions unless you're fine with losing a limb. See them in Kill Bill vol. 1.
If the awesome Andie Walsh is from the wrong side of the tracks, we don't want to be right. See them in Pretty in Pink.