Ken, I like this idea, thanks for bringing it over.
As for mine...it'd be a toss-up between Ann August from Anywhere But Here and Sam from Garden State.
Ann: I can just relate to her so much, it's almost scary for me at times, lol. I think Natalie did such a brilliant job. This was the first Nat movie I ever saw...at least, that I can remember. I loved how down-to-earth she was, and how could she related to the character really showed on camera. Since, in interviews, Nat said that would be happening to her soon (at that time), going off to college, being on her own.
Sam: Who doesn't love this character, seriously? Sam was just so spunky, and inspirational, but not at all in a preachy way. I loved how she helped Andrew, without it being overtly obvious, throughout the film. She was just such a feel-good character. I also relate to her...the goofball part.
