The Hunger Games series might all be about the girl on fire, but we have another franchise favorite besides Katniss, Peeta [1], and Gale [2]: Effie Trinket. Elizabeth Banks's larger-than-life character had our attention the minute she rocked a pink wig and welcomed us to the Hunger Games in the first installment. To celebrate the most fabulous woman in Panem — and Banks's birthday this week — here are the 20 reasons Effie is effing awesome.
She Just Loves Everything
Even the Hunger Games
She Knows How to Deliver a Catchphrase
She Doesn't Let Some Sad Teenager Bring Her Down
She's Very Passionate About Mahogany
She Can Teach You to Look Psyched
She Can Make the Smallest Thing Seem Incredible
She's Mostly Incredible For Her Whole Look
This one is cotton candy chic.
She Wears an Entire Outfit of Butterflies
She Really Goes For It
She Has a Strong Sense of Propriety
She Can Command Everyone's Attention
In some red coffee filters, no less.
She's an Amazing Leader
The Woman Makes 1 Word Really Count
She's Firm
Even with a purple bouquet on her head.
She's Actually Sensitive Under All That Glitter
And Reasonable
She Can Mimic an Oscar Statue
She Throws Incredible Shade
While drinking wine, which is the best time to throw shade.
She's Even Fabulous Dressed Down in Mockingjay — Part 1
Because Effie is still Effie no matter what she's wearing.