Every Disney Princess has been an inspiration to both young and old fans alike. This list has been narrowed down to just 10 total rankings, despite having 13 official Disney Princesses at the time this was written. We must apologize for leaving three magical (and still amazing) Princesses off of this list, as it was no easy feat! Aurora is considered one of the most iconic Disney Princesses known for her grace and beauty, but even more than that, she possesses a great imagination, dreaming of her future and sharing those dreams with her friends — even if they’re woodland animals.

Still, her falling victim to a curse that could only be broken by true love’s kiss has been questioned in recent years by critics. Despite seeking the help of a demi-god, Moana is praised for her independence, bravery, and determination to get what she wants — all the traits of an empowered young woman. Her voice actor Auli‘i Cravalho even called Moana a role model for everyone, not just girls.

Critics considered Cinderella too passive and one-dimensional when her movie first came out, but she’s not too helpless. She told her animal friends to rescue her from her confinement instead of relying on a prince to come save her. Her ballroom outfit, glass slippers and all, made her a fashion icon.

Also, did you know? Disney changed the color of her dress from silver to baby blue for girls’ costumes so that little girls don’t look like child brides. A poster child for teenage rebellion, Arie.