TV characters inspiring women worldwide

You’d be hard pressed to find a woman who hasn’t been influenced by a confident woman on the small screen, or, at the very least, hasn’t seen elements of herself in a character and uttered the words, “That’s so me!” Not only have TV characters motivated women to be more ambitious and determined; but they’ve also given them the courage to leave bad relationships, believe they’re entitled to more and be themselves without having to apologise. They’ve elevated the conversation about key societal topics and challenged perceptions of what a ‘normal’ woman is supposed to be. These characters and the remarkable women who portray them have brought women comfort by being realistic versions of what they can be or already are.