 Moving into fall, there is no better time to revisit your favorite comfort show and the characters who make it worth rewatching. We all have that one fictional character whom we are drawn to. Maybe it is their style, personality, sense of humor, or the way they navigate life. Even if these characters are fictional, the qualities we admire in them often reflect parts of ourselves. There is often something revealing about the characters we gravitate toward, so that begs the question: What does your favorite female character say about you?
Blair Waldorf: If you are a Blair Waldorf girl, you are likely ambitious, confident, organized, and hold some pretty high standards- both for yourself and everyone around you. You like to have control and know exactly what you want and when you want it. “Going with the flow” is not exactly in your nature. Beneath all that confidence and those high standards, you are extremely loyal, and your close friends mean more to you than you sometimes let show. You also appreciate some drama here and there but, hey, who doesn’t?
Serena van der Woodsen: If your favorite character is Serena, you love a spontaneous plan. You are social, adventurous, and have a way of making almost everyone around you feel at ease. Naturally, you are independent and do not like feeling tied down. Some would even describe you as a free spirit. Your easygoing personality draws people in, and you are likely the person who can walk into a room not knowing anyone and come out with at least five new friends.Â
Rory Gilmore: If Rory is your favorite, you are likely never found far away from a book. You are ambitious, thoughtful, and observant, but never in a loud way. You value the people closest to you and prefer a few close friends over a large group who never truly know one another. Your strong sense of self keeps you grounded in your values while remaining focused on your long-term goals. You have been known to overthink now and then, but you can always rely on yourself and the people closest to you to regain focus.
Belly Conklin: If you are a romantic at heart, Belly is definitely your girl. You easily get attached to people, places, traditions, and memories, and you definitely have a playlist for every possible mood and moment. You are extremely sentimental and feel deeply when it comes to your relationships. You might overlook some red flags, but you can’t help but see the best in everyone, especially those you love. You might not always know exactly what you want, but you can always trust your heart.
Rue Bennet: If Rue is your favorite, you tend to value true character over someone who is perfectly put together or uncomplicated. You notice things about others that often get overlooked, and you are naturally introspective. Your natural ability to make people laugh without having to try draws people in. The people around you never feel expected to be anything but themselves, and you value emotional depth over surface-level appearances.Â
Devi Vishwakumar: If you feel drawn to Devi, you feel everything deeply. Your ambition, competitiveness, and determination push you toward your goals, but you are likely more emotional than you would like to admit. You hold yourself to high standards and can be your own harshest critic. Your passion for the people and things you care about runs deep, sometimes to a fault, and you likely have a five-year plan while simultaneously having no idea what you are doing tomorrow.
Elena Gilbert: If Elena is your favorite, you are compassionate, loyal, and protective of the people you care about, often putting their needs before your own. Instead of having many surface-level friendships, you prefer to have a few genuine friends whom you know like the back of your hand. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, and your moral compass guides you through difficult times. When the people you care about need someone, they can always count on you to show up.
Maddy Perez: If you are a Maddy girl, you either have a strong sense of self or a strong desire to never let anyone else define you. Your confidence, independence, and ability to be unapologetically yourself drive you to be your best self. You have strong opinions, high standards, and do not put up with treatment you do not deserve. You value appearance and self-expression, but you have more depth than what some people see on the surface. You are extremely loyal to those you love and will tell your friends exactly what they need to hear, even if they do not want to hear it.
Our favorite TV girls definitely are not perfect reflections of who we are. Maybe we see ourselves in these characters, admire certain qualities and wish we were more similar, or simply enjoy watching their stories unfold. Whether you are a planner like Blair, a romantic like Belly, or an overthinker like Devi, there is something comforting about finding a fictional character that feels oddly familiar. The best characters do not simply entertain us; they give us something to connect with, root for, and occasionally take a little inspiration from.