Different media platforms definitely have powerful impact in our everyday lives. Those personalities we see in social media, television, and even in print become icons, and these are not only limited to real people but fictional characters as well. Time has rounded up some of the most influential fictional characters that have left a huge mark in the hearts of millions.
Topping the list is the sassy matriarch of the powerful Lyon family, Cookie, played by actress Taraji P. Henson. Cookie is a fictional character from the hit musical drama "Empire." The TV show has an average of 13 million viewers per week, and Cookie's dramatic persona, her over the top fashion statement, and her complicated relationship with ex-husband and Empire CEO Lucious Lyon, have contributed much to this . Taraji has been hailed as one of the most fashionable women in the industry after she has taken the role of the Cookie and a clothing line inspired by the character was launched at Saks Fifth Avenue. Cookie's catchphrases from the hit show have been quoted all over social media proving the influence of the queen of "Empire."
The adorable yellow creatures called minions get the 2nd spot. They were once just those yellow sidekicks in the animated movie "Despicable Me," but they have become so popular that their self-titled movie this year has earned a whopping $1.1 billion all over the world. These creatures are officially a brand to around 850 companies.
Saturday Night Live's hilarious parodies have always made it to the trending news. One of their impressions has given birth to Kate McKinnon's very popular "Hillary Clinton." The fictional Hillary has become so famous that the real Hillary Clinton even joined her for a live sketch.
Other imaginary personalities in the list include Jon Snow from the massive "Game of Thrones," and "Sadness" from Pixar's emotion filled animated movie "Inside Out." Taylor Swift's alter ego "Catastrophe" in her music video "Bad Blood" that gains about 20 million views daily since it has been released.