1. Scarlett O’Hara (Gone with the Wind)

Resilient Southern belle, iconic role, unforgettable performance in classic film.

2. Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)

Elegant and enigmatic, Audrey Hepburn’s memorable role in timeless classic

3. Hermione Granger (Harry Potter series)

Brilliant and brave, essential character in magical and adventurous saga

4. Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)

Strong and determined, symbol of rebellion and survival in dystopia

5. Ellen Ripley (Alien series)

Tough and resourceful, pioneering female action hero in sci-fi genre

6. Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)

Magical nanny with charm and whimsy, beloved in family classic

7. Dorothy Gale (The Wizard of Oz)

Courageous girl from Kansas, iconic journey in magical fantasy land

8. Vesper Lynd (Casino Royale)

Sophisticated and enigmatic, crucial role in James Bond's debut film

9. Ilsa Lund (Casablanca)

Elegant and mysterious, central figure in classic wartime romance

10. Clarice Starling (The Silence of the Lambs)

Determined FBI agent, iconic role in gripping psychological thriller

11. Mulan (Mulan)

Brave warrior, defies tradition to protect family in animated epic

12. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)

Adventurous archaeologist, iconic action figure in gaming and film

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