#16: Leia Organa
Sci-fi cinema changed forever in 1977, with Princess Leia quickly emerging as one of the screen’s strongest figures. Audiences responded to the fact that she was no damsel in distress: she picked up a blaster and led the escape herself. Across generations, fans have admired her composure, quick wit, and commitment to her cause, even after terrible losses.
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