It doesn't matter when International Women's Day is, we should never stop the world from recognizing incredible women.
In Hollywood, this includes female actresses and the characters they portray in movies and film.
There's just one thing wrong with this, though: they should've been the main characters!
Here are 10+ female characters who are way more interesting than the male main leads.
It was hard seeing such a strong female character living in the shadow of her husband, Frank Underwood.
It wasn't until actor Kevin Spacey was fired from the show that Claire got to shine as the lead.
You can't think of Star Wars without Princess Leia, honestly.
She was never a damsel in distress who needed to be saved. Instead, she saved herself in the moments that she needed to.
While the film is centered around Star-Lord, we can all admit that Gamora stole the show.
She's smart, hilarious, and tough — all qualities that make us want a standalone movie around her ASAP.
Out of all the actors in the film, Laura Dern has arguably had one of the most successful careers.
This says a lot about her character, Ellie, too, as she was brave, quick-thinking, and caring to boot.
If there was anyone who could make us forget about Ryan Reynolds, it's Domino.
Luck had nothing to do with the fact that she was so likable and so fun to watch. We need that third film!
Let's be frank: she was like an onion. Filled with so many layers!
She was locked away as a child in a tower until her prince came to save her. We would have loved to see more of her early years fleshed out.
While she was originally intended to be a minor character, that all changed thanks to her chemistry with Oliver Queen.
She was also a fan favorite thanks to her honesty and reliability.
She totally deserved a bigger part!
She had an intriguing backstory of losing family members to the movie's villain and becoming a protector because of it.
She also proved to be just as tough as the main guys in the film, including Loki, the Hulk, and even Thor.
If you haven't seen this movie yet, you NEED to.
It's got drama, intrigue, and massive natural disasters. What else could you want? It also has Dr. Jo who swept the movie away (no pun intended) from the lead.
She is the definition of an underrated character. First of all, she accomplished a lot at a young age: she was a Queen at 14 and a senator by 24.
We needed to see more Padmé and less Anakin.
Like Guardians of the Galaxy, Chris Pratt should have taken a step back from the main character to let a female shine.
Because shine Aurora (Jennifer Lawrence) did in this film. It even would've been even better if the movie was framed as a horror story from her POV.
She was an amazing character who deserved the spotlight all of the time.
While she finally got it in the not-so-great sequel, it proved one thing: the first movie should have centered around her from the start.
She was the definition of a well-rounded character. She had beauty, grace, and such strength.
This made her fearless in the face of danger and capable of holding her own next to Indy, a well-traveled character.
The film may have been called Batman & Robin, but who cares about them when you have a character like Ivy?
She had such depth, an amazing backstory, and was just so fascinating to watch. She needs a standalone movie!
She's a side character who refuses to fade into the background— and we love her for it.
She's tough, yet has a sweet spot for those she cares about. She's also a bisexual icon that is paving the way for other characters.
Forget Seinfeld. The show should have been called Elaine.
Whether she was doing her awkward dancing, dating around New York, or making us laugh with her quirky personality, she never failed to steal the show.
It's hard to imagine anyone outshining the legendary Anthony Hopkins, but Jodie Foster's portrayal of Clarice managed to do just that.
Her character refused to be yet another damsel in distress who needed a man to solve things for her.
The movie centering around a male was right in the title: Mad Max.
But that didn't stop viewers from questioning whether Furiosa was the lead. She was so bold and responsible for helping save the world.
Oh, where would the Harry Potter world be without her?
Harry may be the chosen one, but this character was born with so many amazing qualities. She was a great role model to female viewers, super smart, and was charming despite being a know-it-all.
