The 25 Most Powerful Female Characters in Hollywood Cinema (26 Photos)

Contrary to clichés, strong heroines don't have to be the sexiest person on Earth, and they certainly don't have to fall in love with the main character. They can have their own beliefs, plans, and are able to solve problems on their own, just like women in real life! From Clarice Starling to Elle Woods, Reddit users have chosen the most powerful and independent heroines.





1. Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), "Alien"



2. Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), Terminator 2: Judgment Day





3. Morticia Addams (Anjelica Huston), "The Addams Family"



4. Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), "Jurassic Park"



5. Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), "Silence of the Lambs"



6. Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), The X-Files



7. Furiosa (Charlize Theron), Mad Max: Fury Road



8. Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand), Fargo



9. Rita Rose Vrataski (Emily Blunt), Edge of Tomorrow



10. Evelyn O'Connell (Rachel Weisz), "The Mummy"



11. Danielle de Barbarac (Drew Barrymore), "An Eternal Love Story"



12. Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), Legally Blonde



13. A whole galaxy of strong female roles in the film “Fried Green Tomatoes”



14. Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), "Harry Potter"



15. Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand), "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"



16. Beatrix Kiddo (Uma Thurman), Kill Bill



17. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), "The Hunger Games"



18. Louise Banks (Amy Adams), "Arrival"



19. Shelby (Julia Roberts), "Steel Magnolias"



20. Mona Lisa Vito (Marisa Tomei), "My Cousin Vinny"



21. Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story



22. Rea Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence), "Winter's Bone"



23. Shoshanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), Inglourious Basterds



24. Samantha Cain (Geena Davis), "The Long Kiss Goodnight"



25. Louise Sawyer (Susan Sarandon) and Thelma Dickinson (Geena Davis), "Thelma & Louise"