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17 of Your Favorite, Fierce Female Characters

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UK chapter.

Whenever you feel incapable of achieving your dreams or feel like a small girl in a big world, remember that women can do anything. Here are 17 movies and TV shows with iconic, inspirational and kick ass female characters. Some of these women opened their own businesses, some stood up for being themselves in a harsh teenage world, while others used their smarts, wits and confidence to show everyone that there is nothing a girl cannot do.

 

1. Tracy TurnblanHairspray

 

2. Brooke DavisOne Tree Hill

 

3. Viola HastingsShe’s The Man

4. Mia ThermopolisThe Princess Diaries

 

 

5. Samantha BakerSixteen Candles

 

6. Rachel GreenFriends

 

7. Hermione GrangerHarry Potter

 

8. Katniss Everdeen The Hunger Games

 

 

9. Lydia MartinTeen Wolf

 

 

10. Sam MontgomeryA Cinderella Story

 

11. Olivia Pope- Scandal

 

 

 

12. Beca MitchellPitch Perfect

 

13. Bonnie BennettThe Vampire Diaries

 

14. Andy SachsThe Devil Wears Prada

 

15. Lorelai GilmoreGilmore Girls

16. Aibileen ClarkThe Help

17. Elle WoodsLegally Blonde

 

If you are looking for something new to watch, these are some of the best movies and TV shows for college girls. Grab some popcorn, turn on the TV and start learning how to take on the world because nothing can stop you.

Hi, I'm Jillian! I am currently studying Interior Design and Business at the University of Kentucky. Besides design, some of my passions include writing and fashion. I also love traveling--exploring new, fun places with friends is one of my favorites pastimes.