Because you like Maureen Johnson in Rent

Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.

As high-strung as she is talented, Rachel Berry both marches and sings to the beat of her own drum. See them in Glee.

Blaine Anderson is a put-together prep school boy with the voice of an angel. 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.

Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.

Stella Grant is an organized, orderly optimist living with a dangerous disease. See them in Five Feet Apart.

Beneath Lena Duchannes' prickly exterior lurks a sensitive, compassionate soul. See them in Beautiful Creatures.

Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.

This elf loves smiling, eating sugar, and spreading Christmas cheer. And no matter what, Buddy always sees the best in people. See them in Elf.

The Genie is the perfect buddy, granting every wish we might have and keeping life good-spirited. See them in Aladdin.

A scary monster on the outside, James P. Sullivan is really a softie on the inside. See them in Monsters, Inc..

Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.