Strong female characters encourage diverse and authentic storytelling, leading to amazing portrayals of women on screen.

Reddit userSophia_Liskoposed thequestion, “Whos the most badass female character in a movie?

(She doesnt have to be physically badass).”

Sigourney Weaver's character, Ripley, is fighting off an alien creature in a scene from the movie "Alien."

Sigourney Weaver in full astronaut suit, helmet on, staring intently. Robot-like elements and metallic texture create a futuristic atmosphere

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Emma Watson is casually dressed, walking indoors near posters on the wall

Julia Roberts in a sleeveless top sits at a cluttered desk, surrounded by file boxes and documents. Scene from the movie "Erin Brockovich."

Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor in a tactical vest with a determined expression in an office setting from the movie Terminator

Mulan, Mushu, and Cri-Kee animated characters from Disney's Mulan appear in a scene together, looking down from a balcony

Shelley Duvall in a bathroom holding a knife, screaming in fear, with part of a door broken by an axe in front of her, in a scene from "The Shining."

Judy Garland as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, wearing a gingham dress and holding a basket, stands in a cornfield looking upward

Michelle Yeoh sitting in an office cubicle, looking concerned and wearing a headset, a floral top, and a maroon quilted vest

Frances McDormand dressed as a police officer, wearing a winter hat, a thick jacket, and mittens, as seen in her role from the movie "Fargo."

Scarlett Johansson in a black leather jacket, sitting and looking at someone off-camera in a casual setting with a subtle smile on her face

Miranda Otto as Éowyn from "The Lord of the Rings" gazes ahead with a slightly melancholic expression

Amy Adams is focused, wearing headphones and a sweater, and sitting in front of a computer screen

Sharni Vinson with long hair and bangs holds a camera in an outdoor setting with a brick wall in the background

Charlize Theron sits in the backseat of a car, wearing sunglasses and a black-and-white outfit with studded black gloves. She looks to the side with a serious expression

Geena Davis points a gun and has another weapon strapped to her back while wearing a dark, belted jacket. The scene appears intense, set outdoors

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in a ballroom scene from "Titanic"

Frances McDormand, with a serious expression, wearing a bandana and casual work attire

Natalie Mendoza is seen with a determined expression on their face, showcasing effort and strength

Samara Weaving with light hair styled in a braid looks intensely forward while wearing a high-neck lace dress

Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad with long, blonde hair, small heart tattoo on cheek, and "ROTTEN" tattoo on her jaw, smiles behind metal bars