A lot of people don't like Paige McCullers.
When we first met Paige, one of the most divisive characters on Pretty Little Liars, she was picking fights with Emily over who's the better swimmer and making homophobic digs. But soon enough, we found out Paige's off-putting exterior was just a shield for her own insecurities – and she's actually pretty awesome. Here's 19 times she shines.
1. When she totally brought Emily out of her shell at karaoke.
2. When she came out, despite it being the scariest thing in the world for her.
3. Her amazing hair evolution.
As her bob softened, so did her personality.
4. When she said she should have taken woodshop.
5. When she was utterly devoted to Emily. AKA ALL THE TIME.
Seriously, what a loving, devoted partner.
6. When she survived relentless and awful bullying from Alison.
Alison toyed with Paige's insecurities and used her sexuality against her until Paige felt like she couldn't live with herself anymore. But she got through it.
7. And was even brave enough to straight up tell Alison how awful she had been.
8. When she had no patience with Emily's friends talking about her behind her back.
9. When she wore this suit and top hat to the weird Halloween train party...
Looking dapper AF.
10. ...and saved Spencer from A, even though Spencer previously thought Paige was A and was really mean to her.
11. When she wore these cute Santa shorts and was *obviously* the hottest PLL love interest.
Caleb, Toby and Ezra? Pfffft.
12. When she actually told the police about Ali still being alive like a normal person would.
Seriously, why doesn't anyone in this show just go to the police?
13. When she consistently rescued Emily from dropping her books everywhere.
They have to stop meeting like this.
14. When she was honest about the fact A was ruining her life.
15. When she shamelessly flirted with Emily even though they were fighting.
Emily DOES have great arms. For swimming.
16. When she rocked this LBD.
17. When she just went for it and won back her girl Emily.
18. Even when Paige leaves Rosewood, her reasons for doing so are totally understandable.
Like actually getting away from the crazed maniac who has been stalking the Liars for years?!?! IDK.
19. But seriously, Paige, please come back soon.
You're pretty darn awesome.
