Women
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart, as the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic, was a pioneer in both senses of the word. Tragically, she disappeared during her 1937 attempt to circle the globe, and mysteries about what happened linger to this day.
Maude Flanders
In The Simpsons, Maude Flanders (voiced by Maggie Roswell) is wife to Ned Flanders. They may seem like an odd pairing given her beauty, until you see what Ned’s packing under his shirt. Maude is tragically killed when she’s hit by a T-shirt cannon at a speedway race.
Ginger Grant
On Gilligan’s Island, Ginger Grant (Tina Louise) is the diva of the bunch, name-dropping her famous friends and dressing in sparkling jewelry and glamorous gowns even while stranded on a desert isle.
Rocket
In Sucker Punch, Rocket (Jena Malone) is one of five dancers who schemes to escape the clutches of a mobster. She has an inseparable bond with her sister Sweet Pea and is the first to befriend Babydoll at Lennox House.
Mary Ann Summers
On Gilligan’s Island, Mary Ann Summers (Dawn Wells) is a sweet farm girl from Kansas. How this girl-next-door ended up traveling alone on a three-hour tour in Hawaii is anyone’s guess.
Cream the Rabbit
In Sonic the Hedgehog, Cream the Rabbit is a polite and well-mannered bunny. Although she’s still young, she has a heroic side that comes through when needed. Cheese the Chao follows Cream wherever she goes.
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls was the British answer to American boy bands like ‘N Sync and Backstreet Boys. Each girl adopted a persona and a nickname that played off the word spice. They became international stars known for endorsing girl power as well as hits like Wannabe and Spice Up Your Life.
Carol Peletier
In The Walking Dead, Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) has had a hell of an arc, transforming from a women who is meek and abused to one that is strong and capable. Carol is the true definition of a survivor.
Princess Sally Alicia Acorn
In Sonic the Hedgehog, Princess Sally Acorn is an anthropomorphic chipmunk. Not only that, but she’s the daughter of King Acorn and the leader of the Freedom Fighters. She can even be seen wearing pants on occasion.