Because you like Sally Albright in When Harry Met Sally...
Once described as a "beautiful, tropical fish," Ann Perkins exudes warmth, and unlike most of her friends she also has common sense. See them in Parks and Recreation.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
Murph is inquisitive, compassionate, and stubborn, with a passion for science she shares with her dad. See them in Interstellar.
Donna Carmichael is a free-spirited single mom and gracefully aging hippie. See them in Mamma Mia!.
Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Satine cynically gives up on love so she can advance her singing career. But she meets a dreamer who reminds her there's more to life than ambition. See them in Moulin Rouge.
Sophie Sheridan is a proud and independent woman who hardly ever looks before she leaps. See them in Mamma Mia!.
Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.
Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.
Strong-willed Norah Silverberg isn't willing to be the goody bag at anyone's pity party. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.
Lane Kim is the drummer for Hep Alien, but don't let her mom know. See them in Gilmore Girls.