Favorite Fictional Females Countdown #9: Helen Parr a.k.a. Elastigirl

Today's Special: A cup of strong coffee and a slice of chocolate cake (she deserves it!) for #9 on our countdown: Helen Parr a.k.a. Elastigirl!

Name: Helen Parr a.k.a. Elastigirl
Featured in: The Incredibles
Voiced by: Holly Hunter
Special Skills: She can stretch, flatten, and bend her body any way she wants, she's great a thinking on her feet, and she can more than hold her own in hand-to-hand combat. And she can fly a plane!
Why She Rocks: This hardworking wife and mother of three is not your typical suburbanite. She is a superhero who was forced into hiding with her family after a wave of anti-superhero sentiment swept the country. Helen is fiercely devoted to and protective of her family. She is not afraid to voice her opinion and stand her ground, and she eschews the idea of standing aside and letting others save the world. Quotage (thanks to IMDB):

Bob: Wait here and stay hidden. I'm going in.
Helen: While what? I watch helplessly from the sidelines? I don't think so.
Bob: I'm asking you to wait with the kids.
Helen: And I'm telling you, not a chance. You're my husband, I'm with you - for better or worse.
Bob: I have to do this alone.
Helen: What is this to you? Playtime?
Bob: No.
Helen: So you can be Mr. Incredible again?
Bob: No!
Helen: Then what? What is it?
Bob: I'm not...
Helen: Not what?
Bob: Not... I'm not strong enough.
Helen: Strong enough? And this will make you stronger?
Bob: Yes. No!
Helen: That's what this is? Some sort of work out?
Bob: [shouts] I can't lose you again!
[calms down]
Bob: I can't. Not again. I'm not s-strong enough.
Helen: [kisses him] If we work together, you won't have to be.
Bob: I don't know what will happen...
Helen: Hey, c'mon. We're superheroes. What could happen?

Helen is one tough, crime-fighting superheroine, and well deserving of a Top Ten spot. For more info about this awesome character, check out Pixar's description.