12. Joyce Byers

Actress: Winona Ryder

Not only can we not resist the fact that Winona Ryder, one of the most iconic actresses of the 80’s, is on our screen for eight hours each season, the actress also brings a special charisma to Joyce, a character as tender as she is badass.

Willing to go to the end of the world for her son and those she loves, Joyce never stops to amaze us with her resourcefulness and determination to do what’s right, regardless of the evil facing her.