The “girl next door” trope has been a staple in storytelling for decades.
It typically describes a female character who is wholesome, relatable, and down-to-earth.
She would essentially encompass a best friend or partner to the main character.
These movies typically prove that the theme is more than just their romantic interests.
Parker has always loved Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst).
Parker has loved her since they were little but never wanted to share his feelings.
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Watson is naive, but she’s kind, cheerful, and energetic.
She drew attention from all the boys but never made that a high priority.
She worked on being independent after finding love in Broadway, acting, and journalism.
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They spend all their time together after school.
Finding an abandoned tree house, they create their own world, Terabithia.
When Aarons and her meet, they automatically click.
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She’s the one who actually builds their fantasy land, Terabithia.
Although Burke is different from her classmates, Aarons loves that about her and admires her fearlessness.
They get an invitation to go to a party and decide to have the time of their lives.
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Becca (Martha Maclsaac) is the object of affection for Evan in thisraunchy high school comedy.
She is sweet and approachable, yet she’s smart and independent.
These characteristics make her the perfect “girl next door” character.
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Being new to the fashion industry, Sachs was often ridiculed for her style.
Specifically, Squints Palledorous devises a plan to trick her into kissing him by pretend resuscitating him.
Peffercorn’s demeanor is sweet and approachable but also confident and unattainable.
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During their exploring, they accidentally awaken Imhotep, a cursed mummy.
After O’Connell kisses Carnahan, their feelings grow as the movie continues.
Carnahan is introduced as a brilliant yet clumsy woman who is always up for an adventure.
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She’s more than she lets on, given her career as a librarian.
She’s a very strong female character using her brains and intellect rather than anything physical.
During her pregnancy, MacGuff emotionally struggles with her feelings for Bleeker and vice versa.
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Getting pregnant by her longtime friend caused her emotional turmoil, but she figures out how to pull through.
They teach Chiron life lessons and become parental figures to him.
Teresa is a great embodiment of the “girl next door.”
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She is kind and nurturing as she provides a safe haven for the troubled protagonist, Chiron.
Vallon falls for a pretty pickpocket and con artist, Jenny (Cameron Diaz).
Many characters in the movie are infatuated with Jenny, including Amsterdam, Billy, Johnny, and Henry.
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She has a heart of gold and is more than capable of taking care of herself.
Intrigued by his findings, he uncovers a huge criminal conspiracy with the help of a police detective.
Blue Velvetis one ofthe best psychological thrillers of the 1980s.
Vallens is mysterious but glamorous and confident in her own ways.
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