Ever since it aired in 2006, "Ugly Betty" was a show of life lessons, hysterical characters and dramatic storylines. Whether it was Betty deciding between Gio and Henry (Gio was the obvious choice), or the tragic moment Daniel's love Molly died, it was clear that this show demonstrated more than simply fashion. So, here are the top reasons why Ugly Betty continues to be one of the best shows to hit TV screens.
1. Wilhelmina's constant sass
She continued to send her daughter off to boarding school, married Bradford simply to gain the Meade empire and then had his sperm frozen in order to give birth to another heir. She was ultimate villain when it came to the Mode world, and if the show aired today, there'd be no doubt she's be still in the magazine industry plotting some devious takeover.
2. Marc and Amanda's antics
They may have used every opportunity to make fun of Betty, but this pair had good hearts, and knew how to have fun. Marc was there for Amanda when she was searching for her dad, and Amanda always knew how to comfort Marc after a hard day of being Wilhelmina's assistant. They always knew how to have the audience in hysterics.
3. Betty's fashion
Betty inspired us to be whoever we wanted to be. It didn't matter that she worked in a world full of designers and upcoming trends, she stayed true to herself. Of course her Guadalajara poncho is a classic, but who can forget her butterfly Halloween costume, or her endless patterned sweaters? Betty didn't care what people thought, and showed women everywhere that they should do the same.
4. The Meade family drama
When it was revealed that Alex Meade, former Meade son favorite and editor-in-chief for Hudson magazine, was actually the masked lady, everything blew up from there. What started as Bradford sleeping with Fey Summers for 20 years spun into Alexis fathering a child when she was a man, while Claire Meade escaped prison for murder and Daniel and Alexis gained a new little brother. This family had more collaborative drama than anyone else on the show.
5. Hilda's strength
Having gave birth to Justin at merely 16 years old, Hilda needed to grow up fast. Her strong personality is evident throughout the entire show. Highlights include when she attempted to throw a coming out party for Justin, when she made it through Santos' murder or when she went head to head with Gina Gambarro.
So whether it's the huge storylines or the prominent characters, Ugly Betty was a powerful show that knew how to inspire and show how to fit in in this world by just being yourself - even if that means being a Wilhelmina.
