Because you like Lena Kaligaris in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.

With a song always on her lips and her heart on her sleeve, Maria von Trapp is the governess every kid dreams of. See them in The Sound of Music.

Tina Goldstein is better at getting the job done than following the rules. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.

A Wakandan spy, Nakia is capable, caring, and just the right amount of stubborn. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.

It’s a shame that the Seven Kingdoms doesn’t allow a woman to rule. The scheming, focused Cersei Lannister would do a far better job than either of her sons. See them in Game of Thrones.

Jyn Erso is a rebellious criminal tasked with stealing the blueprint to the Death Star to find its fatal flaw before it destroys the planet. See them in Rogue One.

The Hastings family is old and powerful, and Spencer will do anything to continue excelling. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Jane Smith is a stone-cold killer, but you would never know it from looking at her. See them in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.