Th13: The Thirteen Most Kickass Women On TV and Film

Miss Parker on Pretender, played by Andrea Parker
Talk about one badass bitch. I love love LOVED her character! Of course, the whole sexual tension between her and Jarod was awesome. I was sorry to see this show go off the air.





Seven of Nine on Voyager, played by Jeri Ryan
Like this one is a shock. Having a dry sense of humor gets me every time. Even Hubbie started to watch Voyager just because of Seven. And that was fine with me. If the boobs make him watch, I will not complain.


Captain Janeway on Voyager, played by Kate Mulgrew
Again, not like this should come as any shock to my regular readers. I hold Janeway up as an example to LittleBird. Any woman who can be locked up on a ship and deal with crabby men on a regular basis gets my vote for badass. That, and the fact that she drinks coffee and not any other ahem, leafy beverage, is another point in her favor.



Nikita on La Femme Nikita, played by Peta Wilson
If you haven't seen this show, I can't explain it to you. A totally convoluted story with lots of guns, mystery and sex appeal. The whole thing with Nikita and Michael was so sad. Why do we torture ourselves watching these shows with unrequited love? Sigh.


Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, played by Angelina Jolie
Yeah, yeah. I know this is a gimme. I know a lot of people do not like Ms. Jolie, but her character character Lady Croft was totally amazing. Angelina literally looked like she was born to play this role. I can't believe they found someone who looks so similar to the game. If nothing else, the scene with her in the white pyjamas on the bungee cords is un-freaking-believable.


Tank Girl in Tank Girl, played by Lori Petty
The gratuitous male striptease! Her awesome clothes! Her sense of humor in the face of danger! It took me a couple of times watching this film to appreciate it, but I am so glad I stuck with it! Plus, this movie has a kickass soundtrack.



Xena on Xena, played by Lucy Lawless
With a last name like Lawless, how can you NOT be a badass! That voice! That outfit! One of my gay friends used to make fun of me for watching Xena--until he watched an episode. He was hooked for years afterwards. LOL Even after I stopped watching it, he kept with it! Too funny!




Calleigh Duquesne on CSI: Miami, played by Emily Proctor
I do not know why, but I love this character. I cannot stand Horatio Caine, but Calleigh is the bomb. I normally cannot stand southern accents, either. Long story and I do not mean to offend my Southern readers. I guess I should say I cannot stand affected Southern accents. Somehow, she is the whole package. Sadly, I will put up with David Caruso just so I can get my Calleigh fix for the night.


Lt. Ripley in Aliens, played by Sigourney Weaver
Talk about the ultimate badass. Ripley just won't quit!!! I cannot imagine being in a more scary place than being in the middle of nowhere, no one can get to you, and some scary-ass thing is chasing you. The Alien movies are not just sci-fi, they are horror films, too. Don't believe me? Watch the first or second one in the dark in the middle of the night. I dare you.


Deborah on Raymond, played by Patricia Heaton
The fact that Deborah could stay married to Raymond without beating the ever-loving shit out of him makes me love her. Putting up with all that crap from the in-laws and a completely incompetent husband makes her deserve my sympathy and find her to be one tough cookie.








Jill on Home Improvement, played by Patricia Richardson
For all the reasons for the character Deborah above. It must be a Patricia thing. How her husband survived is beyond me.





The Charmed Ones on Charmed, played by You-Know-Who
Don't tell me there hasn't been a moment when you wished you could throw a fireball out of the palm of your hand. LOL I was a huge fan of this show for a while. Any hot looking chicks with superhero powers is too good to pass up.





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