" When I was a kid and sawTerminator 2for the first time , the view with Sarah Connor doing wrench - ups in her mobile phone really cement itself in my brain . "

Characters likeRipleyfrom"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 userSophia_Liskoposed thequestion, “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 bySigourney Weaver) inAlien(1979)

2.Hermione Granger (played byEmma Watson) in theHarry PotterMovie Series (2001-2010)

3.Erin Brokovich(played by Julia Roberts, 2000)

4.Sarah Connor (played by Linda Hamilton) inTerminator 2(1991)

5.Mulan (voiced by Ming-Na Wen/Lea Salonga, 1998)

6.Wendy Torrance (played by Shelley Duvall) inThe Shining(1980)

7.Dorothy Gale (played by Judy Garland) inThe Wizard of Oz(1939)

8.Evelyn (played by Michelle Yeoh) inEverything Everywhere All At Once(2022)

9.Marge Gunderson (played by Frances McDormand) inFargo(1996)

10.Natasha Romanoff (played by Scarlett Johansson) inBlack Widow(2021)

11.Eowyn (played by Miranda Otto) inThe Lord of the RingsMovies (2001-2003)

12.Dr. Louise Banks (played by Amy Adams) inArrival(2016)

13.Erin (played by Sharni Vinson) inYou’re Next(2011)

14.Lorraine Broughton (played by Charlize Theron) inAtomic Blonde(2017)

15.Samantha Caine (played by Geena Davis) inThe Long Kiss Goodnight(1996)

16.Rose DeWitt Bukater (played by Kate Winslet) inTitanic(1997)

17.Mildred Hayes (played by Frances McDormand) inThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri(2017)

18.Juno (played by Natalie Mendoza) inThe Descent(2005)

19.Grace Le Domas (played by Samara Weaving) inReady or Not(2019)

20.And finally, Harley Quinn (played by Margot Robbie) inSuicide Squad(2016)

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