Because you like Eve Harrington in All About Eve
The chronically bizarre Dwight Schrute is the world’s most dependable assistant to the regional manager. See them in The Office.
Whether it's a fire or a pit of lions, there's almost no predicament that Violet Baudelaire can't get her and her siblings out of. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Catwoman might be slightly unhinged, but you can't say this feline villainess isn't confident. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Being beautiful and rich doesn't guarantee happiness for Cheryl Blossom. See them in Riverdale.
A singing nanny, Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. See them in Mary Poppins.
The Grinch's heart is just too small to appreciate Christmas. See them in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.
Anna Karenina doesn't want to be a respectable woman any more. She thinks respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be. See them in Anna Karenina.
Small in stature, Clara Oswald has a big appetite for adventure. See them in Doctor Who.
A secret smoker, Margot Tenenbaum has plenty more secrets where that came from. See them in The Royal Tenenbaums.
Gina Linetti views herself as a sort of life coach/influencer to the rest of the office. She's not so keen on the "work" aspect of her job. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Santana Lopez is a cutthroat cheerleader who's not afraid to speak, or sing, her mind. See them in Glee.