Because you like Claire Standish in The Breakfast Club

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.

Phoebe Buffay works as a masseuse while attempting to put her spark in a world where everyone else’s seems to have dulled. See them in Friends.

Driven by guilt and rage, Kratos is less a man and more an unstoppable avatar of anger and hate. See them in God of War.

Flexibility is more than Helen Parr's superpower. It's a key tenet of her personality that allows her to be both firm and understanding. See them in The Incredibles.

Jamal Malik came from humble beginnings in an Indian slub filled with street gangs, but he is destined for bigger things. See them in Slumdog Millionaire.

A weather-controlling mutant, Storm doesn't just use her powers to ruin Magneto's day with unexpected showers. She is truly a badass. See them in X-Men Series.

Rayman is a fearless hero who flies into action with a propeller on his head and a smile on his face. See them in Rayman.

Optimus Prime is a shapeshifting sentient robot leading a team of robots to stop evil from taking over. See them in Transformers.

JJ Mayfair is a loyal friend, but reckless behavior and a drug habit make relationships rocky. See them in Outer Banks.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.

The only thing standing between Rocky Balboa and glory is the person facing him in the boxing ring. See them in Rocky Series.

Eowyn isn’t allowed to fight, but then again, when have rules ever stopped her? See them in The Lord of the Rings.