The 30 best female characters - It's about time female actresses started getting roles that accurately represent women and their struggles throughout history.

These strong female characters are appealing, brave and emotionally complex, setting a great example for girls and women all around the world.

Click here to see Hollywood's best feminist characters!

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Anna Karenina (Keira Knightley) - Anna Karenina is a character fighting for her sexual freedom, and the movie shows her battle not just with society, but also herself.

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Clara (Sônia Braga) - In 'Aquarius,' Clara is a woman who lives alone in her apartment and is constantly harassed to sell it, yet she fights to stay put.

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Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) - Charlize Theron's character in 'Mad Max' is the best depiction of female strength as she fights to free Immortan Joe's sex slaves.

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Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) - On hit TV show 'How to Get Away With Murder', Annalise is a strong black female character in a world dominated by white men.

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Christine McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) - In 'Lady Bird,' Saoirse Ronan plays a strong and determined girl who refuses to follow the traditional life path and goes after her dreams.

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Minny Jackson (Octavia Spencer) - In 'The Help,' Octavia Spencer plays the role of a brilliant and courageous woman dealing with a harsh working routine and an abusive marriage.

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Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) - 'The Devil Wears Prada's' Miranda Priestly is considered to be a villain, but the fashion magazine editor is a professionally successful woman who is still responsible for carrying out most of the household duties.

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Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) - Hit TV show 'Scandal' follows the life of Olivia Pope, a White House lawyer who shows great leadership even though she works in a world dominated by men.

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Sophia Burset (Laverne Cox) - On Netflix's show 'Orange is The New Black', Sophia Burset is constantly bullied for being a transgender, yet she remains true to herself while fighting for hers and other women's rights.

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Elizabeth Bennett (Keira Knightley) - Keira Knightley plays yet another independent, fearless woman, this time in 'Pride & Prejudice.' She has great sense of humor and a will to grow and learn more, and she doesn't apologize for choosing her own destiny and defying social norms.

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Princess Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) - Leia was the biggest female character in Star Wars and one of the most important in the series, making for a true inspiration for young girls who were fans of the movies.

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The suffragettes - The movie 'Suffragettes' celebrates the lives of women who stood up and raised their voices in the fight for equality and voting rights.

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Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) - Jennifer Lawrence's character in 'The Hunger Games' is the leader of the people's revolution against the oppressive government.

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Josey Aimes (Charlize Theron) - In the movie 'North Country,' Josey Aimes is a single mom who is part of the first group of women working in the iron mines in Minnesota.

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Alice - In 'Alice in Wonderland,' Alice is a young heroine who is looking for knowledge while trying to navigate a world that is full of obstacles and not always easy for girls.

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Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) - At the time the 'Alien' film series was being released, there were barely any female leads in cinema. Ellen Ripley became the first in action and fiction movies, setting the path for many other brave female characters to follow.

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Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) - Bridget Jones is a classic representation of what being a woman is actually like. She's independent yet all over the place, she struggles with weight and sleeps with the wrong people, but she keeps her head up and stays true to herself.

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Frida (Salma Hayek) - Salma Hayek plays Frida Kahlo, the female artist who will forever be remembered in history for being one of the biggest symbols of feminism and self-expression ever.

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Hermione (Emma Watson) - Harry Potter's best friend is as much a lead character as him. She's an inspiration for young girls for not being afraid to express her intelligence, and is always there to help save Harry.

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Elle Woods (Reese Whiterspoon) - In 'Legally Blonde,' Elle Woods shows that even though she got into the best law school in the US for the wrong reasons, she becomes a great lawyer against all odds.

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Mafalda - Mafalda is a very powerful character in her simplicity. She was way ahead of her time, questioning Susanita who only wanted to get married and have her child become a doctor.

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Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) - Fearless and determined, Hilary Swank's character Maggie in 'Million Dollar Baby' does everything she can to conquer her well-deserved spot in the boxing world, which was predominantly male.

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Mulan - Disney's heroine/princess Mulan served as an inspiration for all girls when she decided to dress up as a man to fight in the war in order to save her family and her nation.

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Norma Rae (Sally Field) - In 'Norma Rae,' the lead character Norma is a young factory worker who tries to convince her coworkers to fight for the creation of a union that could protect their rights.

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Pocahontas - Disney's Pocahontas rebels against her father when he tries to arrange her marriage, showing bravery throughout her journey of finding true love while fighting for her family.

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Vivian (Julia Roberts) - In 'Pretty Woman', Julia Roberts plays Vivian, a sex worker who falls in love with a rich businessman and has to battle society's prejudices in her search for true love.

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Hester Prynne (Demi Moore) - 'The Scarlet Letter's' Hester Prynne is a single mother who refuses to give the father's name to her child while also trying to find her freedom.

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Merida - Princess Merida from 'Brave' refuses to get married and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, all while breaking ancient traditional values.

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Elsa - 'Frozen's' Elsa isn't your typical Disney princess. She is strong and independent and is willing to sacrifice her own happiness to protect her younger sister.

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