Because you like Cookie Lyon in Empire

Equal parts funny and neurotic, Cory Matthews has a warm and generous spirit. See them in Boy Meets World.

Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.

Ofelia is face-to-face with the deadliest creatures of the underworld and completely unafraid. See them in Pan's Labryinth.

Tiana lives by a simple motto: "Fairy tales can come true. But you gotta make them happen, it all depends on you." See them in The Princess and the Frog.

An all-business doc , Miranda Bailey dispenses tough love to the interns she trains. Emphasis on "tough." See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Kathy is a natural caretaker who strives to find hope in even the darkest of times. See them in Never Let Me Go.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.

Despite being at the bottom of the social hierarchy in school, Eric Effiong is an upbeat student who loves makeup and fashion. See them in Sex Education.

Gru's more misunderstood than evil, and if he'd rule over the world like he takes care of his three daughters, we'd be in good hands. See them in Despicable Me.

Jim Halpert is a master at the art of making it through the work day, including participating in an office Olympics. See them in The Office.

In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.