The rom-com genre is as old as Hollywood itself. For decades, it has provided audiences with iconic characters that are easy to root for and sympathize with, leading ladies who are now an indelible part of pop culture. These heroines risk it all for love and always get their happy ending, even if it isn't always what they thought it'd be.
Should these classic heroines ever find themselves at Hogwarts, they would surely bring the romance along with them. The Sorting Hat would surely relish the chance to peek inside their brains, and any House would be lucky to have such charming ladies.
Lara Jean Covey (To All The Boys Trilogy) - Hufflepuff
Lara Jean Covey is the protagonist of the To All The Boys series, a young girl in love with the very idea of love. Lara Jean dreams of a classic romance, and her journey throughout the series sees her reconciling her idealized version of love with the realities of a real-life relationship.
Lara Jean is the ideal candidate for Hufflepuff because of her warmth, selflessness, hard work, and empathy. Like some of the bravest Hufflepuffs, Lara Jean isn't afraid to take risks. She still strives to keep her integrity, never allowing others to influence her personality negatively.
Loretta Castorini (Moonstruck) - Slytherin
Cher won her Oscar for her now-iconic performance in 1987's Moonstruck. The legendary singer plays Loretta Castorini, a thirty-seven-year-old widow from an Italian-American family who falls in love with her fiancé's younger brother, played by Nicolas Cage.
Loretta feels tied by duty to a life she doesn't necessarily want. She is capable of controlling her emotions to the point of suppressing them. Loretta avoids making decisions with the heart, but the movie shows her journey to embrace her emotional needs. Still, Loretta would be a worthy member of Slytherin, where her more calculating instincts would flourish.
Stella Payne (How Stella Got Her Groove Back) - Ravenclaw
Nowadays, Angela Bassett is best known for her multiple roles in American Horror Story and her supporting roles in franchises like Black Panther and Mission: Impossible. However, her career thrived during the 90s thanks to movies like How Stella Got Her Groove Back, the story of a woman who finds love on vacation and must learn to balance her personal and professional lives.
Stella is a consummate professional, a successful stockbroker and single mother from California. She is very goal-oriented and isn't afraid to show her tough side. Stella's independence and intelligence make her a perfect addition to Ravenclaw, where her talents would be greatly appreciated.
Holly Golightly (Breakfast At Tiffany's) - Gryffindor
Tempestuous and impulsive, Holly Golightly is a tornado of energy, charm, and independence. She is the very definition of a free spirit, a girl who's desperately trying to escape her past. Holly lives in New York with a nameless cat, in a state of wilful detachment.
Holly shows traits from multiple houses. She has a Ravenclaw's individuality, a Slytherin's resourcefulness, and a Huflepuff's warmth. However, she's most likely a Gryffindor, thanks to her courage, impulsiveness, stubbornness, and never-ending curiosity.
Cher Horowitz (Clueless) - Hufflepuff
Clueless, Amy Heckerling's modern-day take on Jane Austen's classic Emma, follows Cher Horowitz, a spoiled but kind heiress from Beverly Hills. Thanks to its visionary fashion sense, infinitely quotable lines, and Alicia Silverstone's star-making performance, Clueless still holds up today.
Cher is the best example of a Hufflepuff. She's clever but warm, energetic but sweet, selfless and always trying to help. Her heart is always in the right place, even if her actions are sometimes self-serving. Still, Cher is the sort of girl who will always lend a hand to those in need.
Margaret Tate (The Proposal) - Ravenclaw
Sandra Bullock has played numerous rom-com heroines, but Margaret Tate might be arguably the most recognizable for modern-day audiences. Margaret is the protagonist of 2009's The Proposal, a cold and ambitious editor who blackmails her assistant into marrying her so she won't be deported to Canada.
Despite her tough exterior, Margaret is vulnerable and sensitive. However, she's also driven, highly intelligent, calculating, and staunchly independent, some of the best traits from Ravenclaw house. Margaret would fit right in along the likes of Luna Lovegood and Cho Chang.
Clementine Kruczynski (Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind) - Gryffindor
Erratic, emotional, impulsive, and full of life, Clementine Kruczynski is no sense, all sensibility. Played with vibrant brilliance by Kate Winslet, in one of the best performances of her revered career, Clementine is one of the best characters in modern rom-coms, a woman who refuses to let others define her. She embraces her chaos, admitting who she is at all times.
Clementine is a textbook Gryffindor, although she also has some Slytherin qualities. She is passionate and impulsive, reckless even, always following her heart's impulses without paying much attention to her mind's judgments. And while she often finds herself in trouble, she wouldn't have it any other way.
Sally Albright (When Harry Met Sally) - Hufflepuff
Sally Albright is one of the most recognizable rom-com heroines ever. Played by the Queen of the genre herself, Meg Ryan, Sally is the spirited and determined protagonist of the 1989 classic When Harry Met Sally, one of cinema's greatest love stories. The plot revolves around the relationship between the titular characters, spanning multiple years.
Sally can fall victim to self-doubt despite her confidence, especially when things don't go according to her idealized version of things. Still, Sally is full of optimism and goodwill, making her the ideal Hufflepuff. She's a hard worker who values human connection above all and never loses her spark despite the hardship.
Julianne Potter (My Best Friends' Wedding) - Slytherin
My Best Friend's Wedding is the anti-rom-com. It tells the story of Julianne Potter, a food critic who plots to separate his best friend from his future bride and win his love back. Starring a never-better Julia Roberts, the film was a subversive twist on the classic formula.
Julianne is self-absorbed but passionate. Throughout the movie, she mainly thinks of herself, causing several problems for the man she claims to love. Still, Julianne is kind and eventually admits her wrongs, realizing her time with Michael has passed. She would be perfect for Slytherin House, where her resourcefulness would be welcomed with open arms.
Bridget Jones (Bridget Jones's Trilogy) - Gryffindor
Bridget Jones is the perfectly imperfect woman of the 21st century. She's a clumsy and accident-prone thirty-two-year-old woman who struggles with weight and self-esteem issues. Bridget often speaks her mind without paying much attention to the consequence, providing her with an endearing quality that makes her irresistible to audiences.
Despite her insecurities, Bridget is courageous, quitting her job and beginning a new career from scratch. She isn't afraid of bold gestures and will run in the snow in her panties if it means getting her true love. Bridget belongs in the house of the lion, and while she may never be one of the most notable or powerful Gryffindors, she'd still be a worthy representative of the house.