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The road full of heartbreaks and soul mates is daunting.
In other words, you need your rom-com sidekick.
Although the rom-com sidekick is a tried-and-true staple of the genre, not all sidekicks are created equal.
Many criteria went into this list: How helpful is the sidekick on the protagonists journey toward true love?
How well-developed is this character?
And finally, is the sidekick memorable and/or funny?
Lets see how some of the best second fiddles stack up against each other.
She should find someone she loves.
Doesnt that feel like a sidekick get your life together pop in of speech?
Well, that doesnt work for Andrews.
Becca (Meredith Hagner),Set It UpBecca is a newbie to the rom-com sidekick squad.
Basically, we have Becca to thank for Glen Powell saying, I want to fuck that pizza.
We can never repay her for that precious gift.
Akeem would easily go off the rails in America without Semmi questioning his choices.
He complains, but hes never a drag.
Hes a memorable character, but he is the worst wingman.
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Daniel (Liam Neeson),Love ActuallyYes, stepdads can be sidekicks, too!
Thats right people, Liam Neeson was getting shit done beforeTaken.
All that matters is how Brian makes her feel.
Admittedly, if were talking well-developed characters, Kevin is low on the list.
Hes only around so that Tom Hanks has someone to talk to.
Kevin deserves the best.
He deserves the best because he is theperfectgrounded antidote to Joe Fox, especially in his most manic moments.
She earns double marks for allowing us mere mortals to watch her dance to Lets Get It On.
Ah, the perfect fairy-tale ending.
Michelle (Kathryn Hahn),How to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysMichelle is the hottest of messes.
This is the exact opposite of what you want in your rom-com sidekick.
More important: She keeps her on that journey.
Basically, Patti is very wise throughout the film.
Other rom-com sidekicks should take note, thats how you play the part of supportive, encouraging best friend.
Sorry supporting characters, but you oughta wait your turn.
If youre lucky, youll get your happy ending in some sort of finale montage or post-credits scene.
A supporting character can dream, right?
Becky (Rosie ODonnell),Sleepless in SeattleYou dont want to be in love.
You want to be in love in a movie!
Beckys right true love isnt always as magical asSleeplesswould have you believe.
which would be a crime against humanity.
T-shirt is appropriate for a date.
But he doesnt mean to do it!
But Spike is one of the most memorable supporting characters in rom-com history.
Shes the one who forces workaholic Stella (Bassett) to take time off to relax in Jamaica.
Cool, me too.
), shes funny as hell while we have her.
Go watch the scene when Stella and Dee exercise on the beach.
Its cool, well wait.
That scene alone (How long we been playing?
About five minutes.)
The 80s were weird, guys.
Even aside from his own excellent story line, Arthur also serves as the consummate rom-com sidekick.
Who knew that the ultimate get a grip friend would be an octogenarian?
Sigourney Weavers deviously two-faced Katharine Parker being put in her place.
Getting Carly Simons Let the River Run stuck in your head.
on it, thanks Cyn is a fully realized character even though she only appears in a few scenes.
She doesnt want to see Tess get hurt.
Out of everyone on this list, it is most clear that Cyn truly, unconditionally loves her friend.
But seriously, how does that multicolored eye shadow work?
This performance deserves better.
So advice isnt Sandys rom-com specialty.
But stealing the show is.
Choosing the best Sandy moment inAlong Came Pollyis impossible.
You guys, it is impossible to choose one Sandy Lyle moment because they are all magic.
Let it rain, Sandy.
Who needs a soul mate when you have your friend?
His George is at once comedic relief and the voice of reason throughout the movie.
Maybe there wont be sex.
But by God, there will be dancing.
