To celebrate Women’s History Month — and women’s contributions every month — Variety is highlighting the best female Marvel characters from the MCU and beyond. Some of these women wield ...

Even before they became a trope of modern cinema, powerful female characters onstage and onscreen have shown that strength isn’t a gendered trait. These women embody a complexity of thought and ...

And if, like Strong Female Character author Hanna Flint, you were raised by on-screen representations that either didn't reflect you and your experiences or made a harmful mess of it, step right ...

Outside of Barbieland and a handful of other movies that were fronted by female characters, there was decreasing opportunity for women in film in 2023. The latest “It’s a Man’s (Celluloid ...

Up there with the likes of the manic pixie dream girl, the Mary Sue is an archetype reserved almost exclusively for female characters. Frequently misused and loaded with negative connotations ...

In September, M&M’s — one of Mars Wrigley’s candy brands — introduced a new female character, Purple. “Designed to represent acceptance and inclusivity,” the character is now featured ...

But the fact of the matter is, there has been a long history of badass Black female characters on TV. When authentic, television has been a powerful medium for showcasing diverse characters and ...

M&Ms is celebrating the power of women with the release of their first-ever packs that spotlighting their female M&Ms characters. Announced earlier this month, the brand has released all-female ...