Complex and beautiful, the Heather trope is one that I will never get tired of watching.
There is something fascinating about the evolution of the “mean girl” in teen movies. Often depicted as beautiful, unobtainable, and self-righteous to an annoying level, the mean girl (also referred to as a Heather) is a character we love to hate.
They are the characters that walk in slow motion, wear the best clothes in the school, and everyone either wants to be them or be with them. Think Cassie Howards (Sydney Sweeny) from Euphoria or Cher (Alicia Silverstone) from Clueless. They are not bad people, but they do make some bad decisions and look great while doing it.
The Heather trope is an interesting one that often gets a bad rap. So let’s break down exactly what a Heather is, and how you can write one for your next screenplay.
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
