Because you like Maria Nunez in West Side Story

Gilbert Blythe is crushing on a red-haired orphan. See them in Anne With an E.

Not even a closed door will deter this eternal optimist. See them in Frozen.

Jughead Jones loves burgers, his friends, and philosophizing with his unique brand of wisdom. See them in Archie Comics.

A karate master/rocket scientist/squirrel, Sandy Cheeks is the only one who can clean up the other resident's messes in Bikini Bottom. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Charlie Bucket may be down-on-his-luck, but his spirits are always sky high. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Li Shang will make a man out of you—even if you're a girl. See them in Mulan.

Call her. Beep her. If anyone's in trouble, Kim Possible is there. See them in Kim Possible.

Somehow all of Lara Jean Covey's past crushes know everything she's ever felt about them. Embarrasing? Yes, but hey, now she has a boyfriend. See them in To all The Boys I've Loved Before.

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.

From arguing for democracy in the Galactic Senate to pursuing a forbidden romance, Padme Amidala handles danger gracefully. See them in Star Wars Series.

Esmeralda's street wisdom is unparalleled. See them in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.