Inspiring quotes from women in pop culture

Leslie Knope

In honor of International Women’s Day, take a look at a few inspiring female TV and movie characters who are smart, strong, successful, and — in some instances (we’re looking at you, Leslie Knope) — downright hilarious.

Diana Prince

Olivia Pope

Claire Underwood

Mindy Lahiri

Samantha Jones

Nakia

Ginny Weasley

Cookie Lyon

Andy Sachs

Jessica Day

Beyoncé

Liz Lemon

Diane Lockhart