The ladies in the big-screen adaptation of Terry McMillan’s novel would do anything for each other.

LouiseYou go, gals!Dissatisfied with their lives, the best friends set out on a road trip.

But when Louise shoots Thelma’s attempted rapist, their journey turns into a run from the law.

Played by: Loretta Devine, Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, & Lela Rochon Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘You know what inspiration is? It’s someone who lets you know life

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As the doe-eyed romantic Charlotte herself suggested, ‘‘Maybe we can be each other’s soul mates.’’

Regardless, the four girls hold on to their pacts of always staying in touch (through snail mail!

I can fly higher than an eagle ‘cause you are the wind beneath my wings.’’

Thelma & Louise Susan Sarandon and and Geena Davis

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CC and Hillary meet under the boardwalk as children.

But since I’ve met you and moved to Sydney, I haven’t listened to one Abba song.

That’s because my life is as good as an Abba song.

Played by: Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, & Kim Cattrall Sisterly Wisdom: “If you are single there is always one thing you should

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It’s as good as ‘Dancing Queen.’’'

Only fitting for two ‘‘Dancing Queens.’’

I’m no girl, I’m a woman.

Played by: Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively, America Ferrera, & Alexis Bledel Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘Maybe, sometimes, it’s easier to be mad at the people you trust

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Do you hear me?

I’m not your wife or your mother or even your mistress.

MicheleYou go, gals!Who’s the Mary and who’s the Rhoda?

Played by: Bette Midler & Barbara Hershey Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘Did you ever know that you’re my hero and everything I would like to be? I

We hope they live together for another 10 years, and that their babiesdon’tlook like monkeys.

It’s all about the ladies’ friendship.

We’re here for each other, always, no matter what happens in life.

Played by: Rachel Griffiths & Toni Collette Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘When I lived in Porpoise Spit, I used to sit in my room for hours and

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Whenever we need a friend, we’re here for each other.

We can count on it.

No matter what.’’

Played by: Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, & Jane Fonda Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘Don’t you ever refer to me as ‘your girl’ again. ? I’m no girl,

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Though they stopped stuffing their bras with pudding long ago, their bond remains the same.

We come from cities near and far.

We’ve got Canadians, Irish ones, & Swedes.

Played by: Lisa Kudrow & Mira Sorvino Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘You know, even though I had to wear that stupid back brace and you were kind

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We’re all for one, we’re one for all,we’re all American.

Although people mostly remember Tom Hanks’ gruff performance (‘‘There’s no crying in baseball!

We need something to set it off with.’’

Played by: Stacey Dash & Alicia Silverstone Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘This is where Dionne lives. She’s my friend because we both know what it’s like for

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The former was all aggression and biker outfits, the latter all repression and pantsuits.

They battled, they bonded, they gotwhite-girl wasted.

Played by: Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McClendon-Covey, & Melissa McCarthy Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘Why can’t you be happy for me and

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Played by: Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffman, Ashleigh Aston Moore & Christina Ricci Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘I say we make a pact. Here and now. We’re here

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Played by: Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Daryl Hannah, & Dolly Parton Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘Honey, time marches on and eventually you realize

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Played by: Rosie O’Donnell, Anne Elizabeth Ramsay, Madonna, & Bitty Schram (shown), plus Geena Davis, Lori Petty, and more Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘We’re the members of

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Played by: Jada Pinkett Smith, Kimberly Elise, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘S—, we’re ain’t robbing stagecoaches, man! We need something to set

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Played by: Melissa McCarthy & Sandra Bullock Sisterly Wisdom: ‘‘Why don’t we just go in there and beat him with a phonebook?’’ — Mullins You

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