I wanted to have very strong female characters. I just thought it was always the way the world should be. — Elizabeth Hand Copy Share Image
I'm really happy to be on the cover as a strong female who has created her own career. — Katy Perry Copy Share Image
I think people get confused: people think 'strong female characters' mean you need to play an action figure. — Bel Powley Copy Share Image
You can, of course, be a sexy, strong female and be a good role model. — Ricki-Lee Coulter Copy Share Image
Growing up with strong female role models is always inspiring, and growing up, that was something I aspired to play. — Hannah John-Kamen Copy Share Image
A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. — Melinda Gates Copy Share Image
'Elizabeth' is something I've looked to a lot for a strong female leader. — Emilia Clarke Copy Share Image
Whatever you do, be different. If you're different, you will stand out. — Anita Roddick Copy Share Image
We try and give as much diversity to our show as possible. That's something that's very strong in our show: there are… — Ricky Whittle Copy Share Image
I never really knew that I would be a lifer of strong female characters, but that seems to be the drops I'm… — Evan Daugherty Copy Share Image
It was a great joy for me to develop a strong female character in the spirit of an Icelandic woman. Icelandic women… — Anita Briem Copy Share Image
I've been brought up in a very strong female-oriented household with my mother, grandmother and grandaunt around me. They were working women,… — Esha Deol Copy Share Image
When I came on to 'Iron Fist,' it was really Colleen Wing that sold it for me. I thought it was a… — Jessica Henwick Copy Share Image
“You can cower,” she told them in a clear voice, wrapping her long shaking fingers around the cold iron bars. “But I… — Gwenn Wright Copy Share Image
My favorite movie is 'The Women' from 1939. It's been my favorite movie since I was like 12 years old. I love… — Anna Kendrick Copy Share Image
Often, as a young actress, you find yourself being the only girl in a room full of men... and one of the… — Rachael Taylor Copy Share Image
I'm always drawn to strong female leads, so that's what drew me to 'Lost Girl.' I was a 'Buffy' fan and watched… — Anna Silk Copy Share Image
With 'Hostel II' I thought I had a very, very strong female audience so I'm going to make a movie that's going… — Eli Roth Copy Share Image
I think part of the pressure put on 'strong female characters' comes from the fact that there is so often 'the team… — Seanan McGuire Copy Share Image
I came to the realization that a strong female is frightening to everybody, because all societies are male-dominated, black societies, poor people,… — Madonna Ciccone Copy Share Image
I tend to like strong female characters. It just interests me dramatically. A strong male character isn't interesting because it has been… — James Cameron Copy Share Image
Being the ideal of a strong woman means utilizing all the things that God gives you. People are always saying to me,… — Kelis Copy Share Image
I have three daughters who grew up while I was working on the special editions and the prequels. They got to be… — John Knoll Copy Share Image
A show that I loved as a kid was 'Maid Marian And Her Merry Men'. It was a really strong female character… — Sara Pascoe Copy Share Image
I want to keep playing strong female roles. I don't mean superheroes, but women who are really alive. — Bel Powley Copy Share Image
I want to try different genres. I think I'll still be looking at a strong female character in the center, and identity… — Celine Sciamma Copy Share Image
I do feel privileged to play Elektra, because definitely she is a strong female character. She's a strong character. It would be… — Elodie Yung Copy Share Image
I just felt drawn towards the kind of music that really needed a strong female presence female writers, female producers, female figures… — Anoushka Shankar Copy Share Image
It's nice to do something about something that scares you rather than just run from it and hope that someone saves you.… — Katie Holmes Copy Share Image
Strong female characters - even if they don't necessarily make the same decisions that we might - make such great narrative material,… — Meg Cabot Copy Share Image
It's hard because I seek out strong female roles. I turn down a lot of stuff, not because it's not good, but… — Gina Holden Copy Share Image
There's a difference between wanting to be respected and being a strong female and being known for being able to do things,… — Jennifer Love Hewitt Copy Share Image
I take great pride in portraying a strong female character who is independent and can take care of herself. I don't think… — Inbar Lavi Copy Share Image
“So, why do you write these strong female characters? Because you’re still asking me that question." [ Equality Now speech, May 15, 2006]” — Joss Whedon Copy Share Image
I find it's bizarre that science fiction is the one branch of television to push the idea of strong female characters. And… — Steven Moffat Copy Share Image
Personally, I was really drawn to a very strong female character; an intelligent woman who is extremely good at her job, but… — Emily Deschanel Copy Share Image
We just need a strong female perspective, especially in the world now...when the degrading of women has become such a popular thing. — Storm Saulter Copy Share Image
I think the book struck me in a few ways that I thought very interesting to pick it as my first martial… — Ang Lee Copy Share Image
It's not like I refuse to try roles other than being a strong female boss, but I am 54, and I'm happy… — Vanessa Williams Copy Share Image
What makes a strong female character is a character who has weaknesses, who has flaws, who is maybe not immediately likable, but… — Tavi Gevinson Copy Share Image