Because you like Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.

John Tyree has survived heavy gunfire and aggressive enemy soldiers. But can he handle a girl? See them in Dear John.

Ferociously independent and wickedly smart, Fiona Goode is a Supreme Witch who truly reigns supreme. See them in American Horror Story.

Stuck on a lifeboat with zoo animals without food and fresh water, Pi Patel uses his intelligence to face the greatest test of all: survival. See them in Life of Pi.

A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.

Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.

This beautiful aesthete wins the hearts of both ladies and men. But Dorian Gray also happens to have his soul sealed in a painting. See them in Dorian Gray.

Emily Gilmore is the DAR chair, proud grandmother, and full of opinions. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Despite the undeniably awful turn her life has taken, Rachel handles herself with remarkable grace. See them in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl .

Cat Grant gets what she wants: a piping hot latte or an interview with Supergirl. See them in Supergirl.

Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.