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20 fictional characters who sparked our bisexual awakening

Written by gaytourism

Figuring out your sexuality can be tough.

Sometimes there are signs you’re not straight before you even know it. And sometimes those signs come in the form of fictional characters.

Here’s a list of 20 fictional characters who bisexual people have to thank for their queer awakening.

Do you agree with any of them?

Faith from Buffy The Vampire Slayer

I think we can all agree that Faith was pretty hot.

Photo: Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Kim from Kim Possible

Who doesn’t love a strong independent woman?

Photo: Kim Possible

Ember from Danny Phantom

Everyone fell in love with at least one musician as a child.

Photo: Danny Phantom

Sam from iCarly

Beneath the frowns, she was lovable.

Photo: iCarly

Captain Jack Harkness from Doctor Who

He was the only reason many people watched Doctor Who, let’s be honest.

Photo: Doctor Who

Xena from Xena: Warrior Princess

Was there anyone who wasn’t at least slightly in love with Xena?

Photo: Xena: Warrior Princess

Maria Sweet from Sugar Rush

We love a cool girl.

Photo: Sugar Rush

Maureen from Rent

Idina Menzel could make anyone question their sexuality.

Photo: Rent

Callie Torres from Grey’s Anatomy

Not only was her storyline inspiration, but she’s also stunning!

Photo: Grey’s Anatomy

Cressida from The Hunger Games

We’re getting hot under the collar.

Photo: The Hunger Games Trailer

Rikki from H20

How can you not fall for that smile?

Photo: H20

Legolas from Lord Of The Rings

We’re all in love with Orlando Bloom. Let’s be real.

Photo: The Lord of the Rings Trailer

Hermione Granger from The Harry Potter Series

Hermione was at her cutest in Goblet of Fire, if you ask us.

Photo: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Trailer

Alice Cullen from Twilight

I mean, look at those eyes.

Photo: Twilight Breaking Dawn Trailer

Arya from Eragon

Yet another feisty lady we went weak at the knees for.

Photo: Eragon Trailer

Cheetara from Thundercats

It’s just something about blondes who know how to handle themselves.

Photo: Thundercats

Samantha Carter from Stargate SG-1

We love a lady in uniform.

Photo: Stargate SG-1

Rose Tyler from Doctor Who

A whole nation weeped during Rose Tyler’s final episode.

Photo: Doctor Who

Jessa from Girls

Her smile, her style… We’re obsessed.

Photo: Girls Season 6 Trailer

Sarah from My Babysitters a Vampire

We’ve always been Vanessa Morgan‘s number one fan.

Photo: My Babysitter’s a Vampire

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