Characters like Ripley from “Alien” depart from traditional female stereotypes in movies and embody powerful themes of intelligence, bravery, and courage. Strong female characters encourage diverse and authentic storytelling, leading to amazing portrayals of women on screen.
Reddit user Sophia_Lisko posed the question, “Who’s the most badass female character in a movie? (She doesn’t have to be physically badass).” Here are some of the movies that resonated with people:
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Sarah Connor (played by Linda Hamilton) in Terminator 2 (1991)
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Mulan (voiced by Ming-Na Wen/Lea Salonga, 1998)
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Wendy Torrance (played by Shelley Duvall) in The Shining (1980)
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Dorothy Gale (played by Judy Garland) in The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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Evelyn (played by Michelle Yeoh) in Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
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Marge Gunderson (played by Frances McDormand) in Fargo (1996)
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Natasha Romanoff (played by Scarlett Johansson) in Black Widow (2021)
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Eowyn (played by Miranda Otto) in The Lord of the Rings Movies (2001-2003)
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Dr. Louise Banks (played by Amy Adams) in Arrival (2016)
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Erin (played by Sharni Vinson) in You’re Next (2011)
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Lorraine Broughton (played by Charlize Theron) in Atomic Blonde (2017)
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Samantha Caine (played by Geena Davis) in The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
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Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Kate Winslet) in Titanic (1997)
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Mildred Hayes (played by Frances McDormand) in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
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Juno (played by Natalie Mendoza) in The Descent (2005)
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Grace Le Domas (played by Samara Weaving) in Ready or Not (2019)
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And finally, Harley Quinn (played by Margot Robbie) in Suicide Squad (2016)
Have you watched these movies with these badass women? Let me know in the comments!
