Because you like Susan Mayer in Desperate Housewives

A beacon of positivity with a brilliant legal mind to boot, Elle Woods breaks down stereotypes about what girls can and can't do. See them in Legally Blonde.

Abandoned by her parents, Rey made her living selling scrap metal and got used to being her own friend and teacher. See them in Star Wars Series.

A natural leader, Clarke Griffin dispenses both justice and mercy, and she does it all while being selflessly humble. See them in The 100.

Years of being a social outcast have taken a toll, but Elphaba is willing to be wicked if it means she can do good. See them in Wicked .

Genetically and cybernetically enhanced, Gamora was trained from birth to be one of the deadliest women in the galaxy. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Though the weight of a secret robs her of her voice, Melinda is nevertheless artistic, intelligent, and empathetic. See them in Speak .

Cinder has been beaten down by the world, but she's learning that her cyborg abilities are pretty helpful. See them in Cinder .

While Alan Garner is loyal to his new friends, his efforts to help them often do more harm than good. See them in The Hangover.

A tough and compassionate loner, Emma Swan just might be the key to saving an entire fairy tale world. See them in Once Upon a Time.

After surviving consecutive fights-to-the-death (damn you, President Snow!), Katniss Everdeen is thrust to the front lines of a real war. See them in The Hunger Games .