Obviously, the queen must reign. Cher knew what she wanted and would hardly settle for less. Regina George couldn't emulate her if she tried.

Tough as nails and smart as a whip, Rizzo could handle anything with her head held high. Though it's good to know when you need someone to rely on, her

confidence and self-awareness acted as the perfect foil to Sandy's standard-issue Hollywood girl.

Annette gets it all in the end, and does so by always taking the high road. While getting mixed up with Sebastian and Kathryn's games may have been risky business,

she knew how to come out on top.

Quirky, sensible, and incredibly endearing, Stef gave that touch of 80s style to the Goonie group. Not only did she bring the look, she also helped the gang get out alive,

which was a necessary considering Bran and Andy were busy doing... other things.

Obviously being the only person who can save the world from a demon Armageddon time and time again would have its drawbacks, but Buffy handled it with a grace that would

be hard to emulate. Buffy inspired us all to find the warrior within ourselves.

In one way or another, everyone identified with Andie. She truly wanted to believe the best in people, and approached harsh realities with a softness and wisdom others could not recognize. But,

of course, you were either Team Blane or Team Ducky, and could NOT be on the fence.

Giving popular cheerleaders a taste of their own medicine was just what the vindictive doctors ordered, but doing it while maintaining friendships makes Missy the highlight of "Bring it On".

Plus we all tried to rock those stringy, twisty braid things.

The teen movie that is often poked fun at for its ponytail and glasses hot girl effect, She's All That was a lot more self-aware than you may remember. Forgiveness

in the form of accepting change is a very adult lesson, and Laney's remaining true to herself is a good reminder to always stay strong.

Metaphysical, philosophical, radically cool Cynthia called "courtship" on her terms. Fiercely loyal and independent, she made being ourselves "alright, alright, alright..."

We saved the best for last, obviously, and who could argue that Kat's "cut the crap" attitude didn't speak to any girl who couldn't stand high school? Kat was the

intellectual rebel, the one whose decisions were fiercely rooted in a promising future. Of course it's easy to swoon over a young Heath Ledger, but Julia Stiles' character stole the

show, and solidified "10 Things" as one of the best of the decade.