Because you like Celie Johnson in The Color Purple

A premier member of the leather cat-suit club, Selene can chill you with a stony look, or ice you with her ninja moves. See them in Underworld.

Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.

Angel is fighting as best as he can, but the disease might be too powerful for even his strong, positive energy. See them in Rent.

Warm and caring, Kitty Forman acts like a mom towards all of her kids' friends. See them in That '70s Show.

A ruthless militant, Raza will do anything to take down Tony Stark. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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

Roger Kint is a nervous, weak, ham-handed criminal. We think. See them in The Usual Suspects.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.

Lyra Belacqua is prone to getting in trouble, but she's also clever enough to get out of it. Most of the time. See them in The Golden Compass.

Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.

With an incredible ability to fake a smile, Selina Meyer is a gifted politician serving as Vice President. And maybe one day the President will actually call her. See them in Veep.