Which fictional character do you fancy?

It’s true love. There’s just one little problem…

By KAHLA PRESTON

My number one guilty pleasure movie is 27 Dresses.

I know, I know – it’s thoroughly predictable and Katherine Heigl isn’t known for taking on challenging roles. But I love it. One of the reasons for this is my embarrassingly large crush on James Marsden’s character, Kevin. He’s just perfect (well… apart from the name). He’s intelligent. A writer. Cheeky. Romantic. Disarmingly cute. And he sings the wrong lyrics to ‘Bennie and the Jets’, just like me.

Unfortunately, given the fact he is the product of a Hollywood writer’s imagination, my love shall remain unrequited forevermore. That’s what you get for fancying fictional people who DO NOT EXIST. (Or my other fun hobby – developing crushes on people who are no longer alive. Hello James Dean; hello Jeff Buckley.)

This isn’t my first fictional attraction. I’ve fancied many a novel, movie or TV character – sometimes even animated ones – over the years, and I started young. The list includes Luke Skywalker, Seth Cohen, Mr Darcy (both the Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones’ Diary iterations), Aladdin (Biggest. Crush. Ever), Wheeler from Captain Planet (I was FOUR, okay? And um, he had the power of fire), Noah from The Notebook… you get the point.

Yes, they’re a waste of time. But ultimately I think fictional flings are a bit of harmless fun. I’m not alone either – the hashtag #FictionalCharactersIWantToMarry went absolutely bonkers on Twitter earlier this month, with popular choices including Christian Grey (ugh), Chuck Bass, Hermione Granger and Catwoman among the most popular responses.

So come on, don’t be shy now – which character do you have a soft spot for? This gallery might provide you with some inspiration:

The fictional character crush to rule them all: Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy. (Or Mark Darcy, if you're a Bridget Jones fan) He is both handsome AND tolerable enough to tempt me..

Like your fictional characters a little broody, misunderstood and rough around the edges? Then you probably love Heathcliff. This is Tom Hardy in the BBC adaptation of Wuthering Heights.

Is it the long locks? The pointy ears? His archer physique? Whatever it is, Legolas is the crush of choice for many.

In a win for bookish (okay, nerdy) people everywhere, Hermione Granger is a popular fictional crush.

I was head cheerleader for Team Skywalker as a young lass.

But many side with Team Solo. So brooding and cynical.

Like you didn't see this one coming. Catwoman.

'The Notebook's' Noah Calhoun is the ultimate romantic lead. And he's played by Ryan Gosling. Perfection.

Basically every role ever played by Molly Ringwald during the 80s.

This one is for the Gossip Girl fans. Why do we love him? Well, in his own words: 'I'm Chuck Bass'.

You're bound to find at least one fictional crush within The Outsiders. Maybe it's the pensive Ponyboy, tough guy Dally, or the ridiculously attractive (and ridiculously named) Sodapop.

Katniss Everdeen from 'The Hunger Games'. All the men IN the book love her too.

Patrick Swayze set hearts on fire as Johnny Castle in 'Dirty Dancing'

Who doesn't love Rory Gilmore?

Yes, he's animated. But what a torso Aladdin has.

Jessica Rabbit. That is all.

The leading man on the Titanic, Jack Dawson.

If you like dead people who watch you while you sleep, Edward Cullen is the guy for you.

Princess Leia. Because nothing sets hearts aflutter like a bagel-inspired hairstyle.

Charlie from the novel & movie Perks of Being a Wallflower is another popular choice.

Both Tom and Summer from '[500] Days of Summer' have legions of fans.

One for the Francophiles out there: Audrey Tatou as Amelie Poulain.

Oh, Rhett Butler. You know what's goin' on.

If you were a teenager in the 80s, you probably loved bad boy Bender. Just a little, yeah?

Those Flintstone ladies sure have themselves some fans. Despite being 2D.

Ferris Bueller and his girlfriend Sloane - both crush-worthy in their own right.

Xena, Warrior Princess.

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"Yes, I have a crush on Aladdin. Please don't judge me."

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