Top Ten Most Iconic Female Characters In a Movie Series
There's a long list of iconic male movie franchise characters. From Stallone's Rocky and Rambo to Ford's Indiana Jones and Han Solo to Willis's John McClane, to less heroic roles like Mike Myers's Austin Powers and Anthony Hopkins's Hannibal Lecter, so many of the most recognizable characters were born with a Y chromosome.But it would be a huge disservice not to recognize the wealth of brilliant, and often times underrated, performances from female movie stars. So, with this list, let's take a few moments to reflect upon all the amazing characters from the finest actresses both in and out of Hollywood.
Tris Prior is by far the best. Her personality traits, and the fact that she’s divergent, proves that she is a perfect character. But where is a good character without challenge? She overcomes the transition from Abnegation to Dauntless and shuts down Jeanine. She then continues to do the same to Eric. She stabs Jeanine’s hand and shoots Eric’s foot. How much more badass can you get?
Princess Leia Organa, later known as General Leia Organa, is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher. In spite of a sub-par script and a portrayal that certainly wasn't going to garner any Oscar attention, the character of Princess Leia became and remains today a cultural icon. Girls wanted to be her and guys wanted to be with her. It was such a strong character that you didn't even realize the thousand to one male to female ratio in the original movie.
I love Princess Leia she is strong and very sweet at the same time. She has been saved a few times but also have saved many others.
RIP Carrie Fisher
Ellen Louise Ripley is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Alien film series played by American actress Sigourney Weaver. Having only appeared in small roles up to that point was one of the reasons why Weaver was selected for the role. Director Ridley Scott wanted an actress who could be the surprise heroine. This worked out brilliantly as Weaver became Ripley in the audience's mind.
Katniss Everdeen is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. She is portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence in the film adaptation franchise.
Natalia Alianovna Romanova, most known as Natasha Romanoff or the Black Widow, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is one of the most talented spies and assassins in the entire world and is a founding member of the Avengers. The character was created by Stan Lee, Jae Lee, Don Heck, Paul Jenkins, and Don Rico, and was portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Sarah Connor is fictional character and protagonist in The Terminator franchise, created by James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd. She is portrayed by Linda Hamilton.
Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is thought to be one of the most powerful people in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and can ...read more.Nope. She sucked
Rey is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by British actress Daisy Ridley. First appearing as the central character in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rey is a scavenger who was left behind on the planet Jakku when she was a child, and later becomes involved with the Resistance's ...read more.
Elizabeth Swann, played by Kiera Knightley, is the female protagonist of the first three Pirates of the Caribbean films.