The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Today Katniss Everdeen makes her debut on the big screen as the movie adaptation of the first book in Suzanne Collins's post-apocalyptic fantasy trilogy, The Hunger Games, hits theaters. At only 16, Katniss is one cutthroat heroine, but not by choice. Her deadly archery skills are her greatest asset in saving her own life and the lives of her loved ones in the game arena and beyond. And she's not alone; Katniss joins the ranks of some of the most kick-ass female characters to grace the pages of comic books and shine on the silver screen.

Each of these strong women is more than just a pretty face. With supernatural strength and street smarts, these strong characters represent female empowerment and the ability for a woman to be in charge of her own fate. Whether you're like Wonder Woman flying solo or you've got a solid group behind you like Jem & The Holograms, each of these heroines with an action-packed history has given us lessons to incorporate in our everyday lives. Now get ready to show your own demons who's boss!

Rooney Mara wore a black Michael Kors gown for the premiere of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo in Berlin yesterday. She accessorized with a headband while her costar Daniel Craig donned a jacket and jeans. Rooney and Daniel posed for pictures earlier in the day when they attended the movie's photocall. It's been a whirlwind week of traveling for Rooney and Daniel with stops in Spain and Paris to promote the thriller. Rooney's style has been on display in multiple edgy looks, though she switched things up and wore a nude Rodarte in Madrid on Wednesday. She had some fashionable company at that event since Daniel's wife Rachel Weisz joined him for their first red carpet appearance since tying the knot in June.

After a whirlwind The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo world premiere tour, not to mention this past award season's countless red carpet affairs, Rooney Mara has officially sealed her status as a serious A-lister. And if her penchant for edgy Nina Ricci cutout gowns and slick Dion Lee LBDs are any indication, we know this actress is certainly one to watch. Today, Rooney celebrates her 27th birthday and to fête the occasion, we've honed in on her ultradynamic style résumé. From long, girl-next-door locks and pretty premiere dresses to a sharp, sophisticated coif and turns in chic Givenchy and Prabal Gurung couture, Miss Mara may just be as fascinating to watch off screen as she is on. Click through to see her fashionable evolution now.

Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara continued their worldwide press tour for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo with a photocall in Berlin today. Rooney showed skin in a two-piece Miu Miu outfit while Daniel once again sported his yellow-laced sneakers. The costars were joined by director David Fincher in front of the cameras, just as they have been for their last three stops. Yesterday's Madrid premiere brought another special guest with Daniel and Rachel Weisz's first red carpet. It was the first time Rachel stepped out to support her husband since they tied the knot last June, and the couple looked more than happy to pose side by side.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo star Daniel Craig made his first red carpet appearance with wife Rachel Weisz this evening at his Madrid premiere! He and Rachel have tried to stay out of the limelight since marrying in upstate New York over the Summer. It seems they may be changing their approach to publicity, since they were arm in arm while walking past photographers!

Joining the happy couple for the event was Daniel's costar Rooney Mara. Rooney's press tour wardrobe has featured lots of black, edgy dresses, but today's look was a big change. Rooney wore a tan, silk gown that was almost demure! Director David Fincher turned out too, having also been in France yesterday with Rooney and Daniel.

Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig brought their The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo tour to Madrid this morning for a photocall. The leading man and woman were in Spain after last night's premiere of the blockbuster in Paris. Daniel Craig and wife Rachel Weisz touched down in France just ahead of the screening, but she's so far skipped out on attending any of his press events. Daniel and Rooney were joined today, though, by their director David Fincher. The trio have been enjoying the box office success of Dragon Tattoo back in the States, where it came out on Dec. 20.

Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig welcomed the new year with a red-carpet appearance for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo in Paris today. The costars kicked off promotions for the film in December ahead of its midmonth release in the US. The dramatic movie had a solid opening at the box office, coming in just behind Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Daniel brought his wife, Rachel Weisz, along to France, though she didn't join him in front of the cameras. He was dressed down in jeans for the event, but Rooney wore a black Louis Vuitton number. Daniel looked similarly casual in his Vanity Fair spread with Matt Damon and George Clooney, which highlighted the actors and their latest big-screen hits.