Yahoo Lifestyle These Are The Most Fierce Female Movie Characters According To Fans, And We Couldn't Agree More
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:
1.Ripley (played by Sigourney Weaver) in Alien (1979)
"When I first started out of hours work as a doctor I would literally think about Ripley when I got called to emergency cases in the middle of the night. She’s a character who, in the literal face of fear, just pledges to do the best she can. Which is real bravery, I think. One of the best female characters ever written."
2.Hermione Granger (played by Emma Watson) in the Harry Potter Movie Series (2001-2010)
"Hermione Granger. Without her, everyone would be dead."
3.Erin Brokovich (played by Julia Roberts, 2000)
"Erin Brokovich (Julia Roberts) walked so Elle Woods could run. I guess the real life Erin is probably pretty badass, too."
4.Sarah Connor (played by Linda Hamilton) in Terminator 2 (1991)
"Linda Hamilton gets my vote. Sigourney Weaver is right up there too, but when I was a kid and saw Terminator 2 for the first time, the scene with Sarah Connor doing pull-ups in her cell really cemented itself in my brain. I hadn't seen any really physically badass women before."
5.Mulan (voiced by Ming-Na Wen/Lea Salonga, 1998)
"She was the first Disney Princess that I was inspired by/wanted to be like...so much so that I chopped my hair off with scissors when I was 4 — but inspired nonetheless."
6.Wendy Torrance (played by Shelley Duvall) in The Shining (1980)
"Wendy, Danny's mother from The Shining. She was the only one at the Overlook who was completely alone. Danny had his shining and Halloran, Jack had the hotel itself and the spooks within. Only Wendy was completely isolated and still she did everything she could to protect her son."
7.Dorothy Gale (played by Judy Garland) in The Wizard of Oz (1939)
"To be quite honest, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz did some badass shit. First, she's a child. Second, she stood up to the old bat trying to take her dog. Third, she gets dropped into a weird fantasy world and, alone, decides she's walking through it to take a chance on the thin possibility that some dude in a faraway city might be able to help her. Then, a witch tries to take her shoes and threatens her and her dog. She goes on her journey anyway, makes friends, helps them above helping herself, and kills said witch (spoiler) before finally achieving her goal (without the help of the guy she was going to see). I don't know how to fit more badassery into one character."
8.Evelyn (played by Michelle Yeoh) in Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
"Seriously. It takes incredible strength to open your mind, to understand how you have been participating in the cycle of abuse, to take responsibility, and try to be better instead of giving in to despair."
9.Marge Gunderson (played by Frances McDormand) in Fargo (1996)
"Marge Gunderson from Fargo is my favorite unassuming badass. Catches her killers with a gentle scolding, never loses her cool, comes home to chat about duck paintings with her husband, and does it all heavily pregnant."
10.Natasha Romanoff (played by Scarlett Johansson) in Black Widow (2021)
"She’s badass because she faces her fears and is not afraid to stand up and fight, it doesn’t mean that she particularly needs to win or beat some enemies. It’s about facing fears and trauma and being strong when your life falls apart and when life is f****d. Standing up, even when you can’t. That’s badass."
11.Eowyn (played by Miranda Otto) in The Lord of the Rings Movies (2001-2003)
"She is one of my favorite ladies in any film...I love that she is a hopeless romantic, but man can she fight in a war."
12.Dr. Louise Banks (played by Amy Adams) in Arrival (2016)
"Amy Adams character in Arrival. She was always the smartest person in the room and never gave up on trying to figure out what was going on. One of the smartest characters in any movie I have ever seen."
13.Erin (played by Sharni Vinson) in You're Next (2011)
"Erin from You’re Next (horror film). She’s a smart girl and was switched on from the get-go."
14.Lorraine Broughton (played by Charlize Theron) in Atomic Blonde (2017)
"Charlize Theron’s character in Atomic Blonde. Each fight scene had a lot of weight to it, and you could see the toll it took on her character."
15.Samantha Caine (played by Geena Davis) in The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
"Geena Davis’ character in The Long Kiss Goodnight is still, almost 30 years later, one of the most badass female movie characters I have ever seen."
16.Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Kate Winslet) in Titanic (1997)
"Rose DeWitt Bukater in Titanic. That movie is not about a boat sinking. It is not about Jack Dawson. That movie is about Rose DeWitt Bukater being a rule-breaking, chance-taking, society-defying, axe-wielding, DiCaprio-freeing LEGEND, and she is AWESOME. As is Kate Winslett. Obviously"
17.Mildred Hayes (played by Frances McDormand) in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
"The mother in Three Billboards Outside Billing, Missouri. I remember this movie vividly. We were a group of 25-year-olds who didn't read the plot or anything about the movie. We were bored and wanted to see a movie. Holy shit. The hall remained silent the whole time except for the sounds of someone crying. I'm pretty sure all of us cried. There was this one scene, where seeing the raw grief and anger — I just burst into tears. I was a 25-year-old guy, outgoing, loved action and horror, and just generally cheerful. Really, really far off from a middle-aged woman who's lost her daughter. The movie was such a punch to the gut. The grief and anger were overwhelming."
18.Juno (played by Natalie Mendoza) in The Descent (2005)
"Juno — The Descent! Hated her, but she was a badass!"
19.Grace Le Domas (played by Samara Weaving) in Ready or Not (2019)
"Grace (played by Samara Weaving) in Ready or Not. I loved her from the start. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but she was just so smart and tough and definitely badass."
20.And finally, Harley Quinn (played by Margot Robbie) in Suicide Squad (2016)
"Say what you want, Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad. I had so much envy when Suicide Squad came out. I think the younger me had a little awakening after watching it."
Have you watched these movies with these badass women? Let me know in the comments!
