Because you like Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada
An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Viking Astrid Hofferson has it all: brains, brawn, and some killer braids. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.
Think you grew up fast? At 12, Mathilda is an aspiring assassin eager to avenge her family's murder. See them in Leon: The Professional.
Albus Dumbledore oversees the most unsafe school in recorded history, with Dementors and giant arachnids run amok. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Cher Horowitz may have a problem with hubris, but she looks utterly fabulous while learning a lesson about the dangers of meddling. See them in Clueless.
Chuck Bass is notorious for his flamboyant sense of style and love of partying. See them in Gossip Girl.
Sookie Stackhouse is a waitress who can read minds and break hearts. See them in True Blood.
Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Jorah Mormont is loyal to his queen. And he's quite in love with her as well. See them in Game of Thrones.
When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.
Whether it's getting a deal or finishing a homework assignment, Jessica Huang demands nothing less than the best from those around her. See them in Fresh off the Boat.