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Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.

Velma Dinkley is all about getting results, not taking credit. She is the unsung hero of Mystery Inc. See them in Scooby-Doo.

Ex-adviser to the king and most powerful sorceress, Yennefer is determined to be even stronger to attain her freedom in a war-torn world. See them in The Witcher.

Driven and straightforward with high-technology parts, EVE was sent to Earth to see if it is habitable. See them in WALL-E.

Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.

This thrill-seeking driver lives by a very particular moral code. He stands by his word and he's loyal to a fault. See them in Drive.

Ava may just be the perfect woman. So long as she can pass a Turing test. See them in Ex Machina.

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

A charismatic and misunderstood FBI agent, Dale Cooper relies on dreams and premonitions to solve cases. See them in Twin Peaks.

The White Queen been treated horribly, but the day of her victory is almost near. See them in Alice in Wonderland.

Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.