When it comes to Once Upon a Time [1], few characters can hold a candle to Regina Mills [2], aka the Evil Queen. Over the past years, she has taught us some valuable lessons [3] about love and loss. Even though she's faced her share of hardships [4] in the past, she never, ever gives up. And just because she's transitioned from villain to hero doesn't mean she's lost her wit and sass either! Let's count down the many reasons Regina is the fairest of them all.
She Doesn't Let Other People Define Her
She Has a Fiery Spirit
She Is Willing to Do Whatever It Takes to Achieve Her Goals
She's Classy
She's a Loving Mother
She Possesses Both Light and Dark Magic
She Doesn't Let Her Fears Consume Her
She Knows How to Make a Grand Entrance
She Is Full of Snappy Comebacks
She Has Impeccable Style
She Is a Total Boss Lady
She Commands Respect
She Doesn't Need a Man
But She Still Believes in True Love
She Refuses to Give Up on Her Happy Ending
