8 Badass Female Characters From The Great Halls Of Badassery

These characters prove that femininity and badassery go hand in hand (according to eight badass Blue Fever female filmmakers).

Sigourney Weaver in 'Alien'

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"She's a badass," says Céline Tricart, founder of Lucid Dreams Productions. "But in order to be a badass, she doesn't have to put away the fact that she's a woman. She’s a strong badass woman that survives against all odds but she’s also a mother. She manages to have both sides, and that’s what we’re all trying to achieve."

Susan Sarandon in 'Thelma & Louise'

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"'Thelma and Louise' has a really special place in my heart," says Lara Everly, creator of Sugar Babies and Baby and Me Yoga. "Growing up and seeing what was such a strong female love story, in a way - that struck a cord with me."

Eleven from 'Stranger Things'

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"I love Eleven from 'Stranger Things,'" says Josie Kaye, filmmaker and YouTuber behind Doctor Josie K. "She's a survivor and she doesn't give up."

The Women of 'Mustang'

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"The characters in the foreign film, 'Mustang,' were extremely inspirational," says Kristine Gerolaga, creator of A Period Drama. "It's about five young girls who are trying to escape oppression."

Jessica Jones

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Jessica Jones is troubled," says Jaclyn Gramigna, founder of Whippersnapper Films. "But she also has good values and is willing to fight for the people she loves. She’s not perfect and that makes her a better hero, because she can feel the darkness of the other side."

Robin Wright as Claire Underwood

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"Claire Underwood is a fascinating, three dimensional and unsympathetic female character who’s just fantastic," says writer and director, Monica Sender.

Jessica Lange as Elsa Mars

"I’m in love with female protagonists from the 'American Horror Story' series," says Yoko Okumura, co-producer of the documentary series, FACETS. "I especially love the character Elsa Mars, played by Jessica Lange on season four’s 'Freak Show.' The show gives older female protagonists a great and layered existence which is rare in film and television. Jessica Lange and Kathy Bates - you just don’t get to see characters who are older and so powerful and so complicated."

Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles

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"Liza Minnelli's portrayal of Sally Bowles in 'Cabaret' is the best," says Maggie Levin, writer and director of the VR short film, Vain. "She's flighty but ferocious and optimistic to a fault."