1. Olivia Benson, Law And Order: SVU
2. Emma Swan, Once Upon A Time
3. Roseanne Conner, Roseanne
Described as: "Funny, powerful, respected by her family and real in ways that most TV shows are not."
If you didn't know that the Angry White Woman exists, it's because they're usually celebrated as empowered, strong-willed, and generally kick-ass. Here are 18 white women allowed to have a natural range of emotions without being stereotyped as angry the way black women often are.
Described as: "Funny, powerful, respected by her family and real in ways that most TV shows are not."
Described as: A "strong, badass leader."
Described as: "One of the strongest, most independent and confident characters on television."
Described as: "Brilliant, clever, subtle."
Described as: "Likable, enthusiastic, and hugely passionate."
Described as: "Unapologetic, quick-witted, and hard working"; a "feminist figurehead."
Described as: "An unflinching, unapologetic feminist."
Described as: "Whip-smart, electric, hilarious."
Described as: "Direct," "decisive," and "confident."
Described as: "Quick-witted," "dynamic," a "mastermind."
Described as: "Sassy, sexy, and straight-talking."
Described as: "Snarky and sarcastic and a lover of all things weird, and fundamentally good-hearted too."
Described as: "Tough without being asexual"; "not afraid to speak her mind."