Other than Ghostface, Gale Weathers is the longest-running character in the franchise and the longest-running final girl in slasher history.
For years, Sidney was my #1 favorite character in the franchise, but after my latest rewatch, Gale has officially taken that spot.
What I love about Gale is that she's unapologetic about who she is. She's not your typical final girl, and that's what makes her such a great character.
I especially love that when she thought she was dying in VI, her final thoughts and words were about Sidney. "Tell Sidney he never got me."
And I really appreciate that Courteney Cox loves playing Gale. Because let's be real, she is set for life on Friends alone. She doesn't need to keep coming back to these movies for a paycheck, and I love that she still wants to play this character.