Character Quote by Krysten Ritter

What makes Jessica Jones series so unique is that it really is an allegory for many different types of abuse, whether it be sexual…

— Rachael Taylor

It's exciting to originate Jessica Jones. There's obviously more freedom in that versus playing a well known character.

— Krysten Ritter

I think it's very refreshing to see women in cinema having strength and their own independent storyline.

— Haley Bennett

It was not until Web comics that I saw stories about women and stories by women and things that were aimed specifically at female…

— Noelle Stevenson

I always found growing up that, even inspiring female characters or complex female characters in TV and film... I often found that their complexity…

— Esme Creed-Miles

The single thing all women need in the world is inspiration, and inspiration comes from storytelling.

— Zainab Salbi

Oftentimes, as women and women of color, we are put as supporting characters in other people's narratives. With 'Jessica James', she is the star…

— Jessica Williams

For me, the triad of 'Harry Potter,' the 'Hunger Games' and 'Twilight' feature strong women, and as a declared feminist, it's a wonderful thing.…

— Cassandra Clare

I think one of the major differences between Wonder Woman and Jessica Jones is that Wonder Woman is iconic and much better known, so…

— Melissa Rosenberg

At the end of the day I have many answers for it. It has to do with my mom, who was an extraordinary woman,…

— Joss Whedon

For the most part, I was surprised by the representation of female characters onscreen. I do hope that when we include more female storytellers,…

— Jessica Chastain

I think it's great to have a lot of shows that are featuring women in different kinds of characters, which wasn't so always.

— Lauren Ash