Play 'Marry Or Divorce' With These Marvel Beauties And Get One For A Wife
- by Dylan Dembrow
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With Captain Marvel, the MCU has finally let a female superhero take the lead in one of their movies. The film is Marvel Studios' first release of 2019, which also happens to be their 21st movie overall in a franchise that is now over a decade old. While the MCU still has a long way to go to improve the role that women play in their movies, that’s certainly not to say that Captain Marvel is the first female character that’s worth rooting for.
From Black Widow to Gamora, to the Wasp, the MCU still has a long list of female heroes who have been key players since the start of their respective franchises. Not to mention the powerful women who the heroes have also found themselves facing off against throughout their time on the big screen, such as Nebula, Hela, and Ayesha, just to name a few.
But surely some of these characters would make better wife material than others. While at first thought it might be cool to have a wife with awesome powers, that doesn't necessarily mean they'd always make the best partners. Which is likely why many of the MCU heroes — be it male or female — have remained unmarried for so long.
So let’s consider for a moment which if these Marvel beauties would actually be worth marrying to find the perfect match!
Black Widow
Easily the most prominent female character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date, Black Widow has been a part of the franchise since nearly the beginning. The character first appeared in 2010’s Iron Man 2, where she was revealed to be an undercover agent working for Nick Fury who was sent to keep tabs on Tony Stark. She went on to become a founding member of the Avengers in the 2012 film, and she has been a vital asset to the team of superheroes ever since (Wikipedia).
Gamora
Being the adopted daughter of Thanos, Gamora was bound to play a big role in Avengers: Infinity War. But that still left a ton of MCU fans stunned when the Mad Titan ended up sacrificing her in order to obtain the Soul Stone. However, the filmmakers have already confirmed that Gamora is indeed still alive within the stone, meaning she will likely make a reappearance in the upcoming Avengers: Endgame. But whether she’ll survive this latest installment is still anyone’s guess (Wikipedia).
Captain Marvel
With Captain Marvel only recently making her MCU debut, many fans may have not yet gotten a chance to see this character shine on the big screen. The character is portrayed by Brie Larson in the film, who previously appeared in critical and commercial hits such as The Spectacular Now, Kong: Skull Island, and 2015’s Room — which ended up earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Larson is already expected to appear as Carol Danvers/ Captain Marvel in the upcoming Avengers: Endgame (Wikipedia).
Valkyrie
Being one of the strongest characters in the MCU, many wondered exactly where Valkyrie had run off to during the events of Avengers: Infinity War. The Asgardian made her debut in 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok, where she helped the God of Thunder escape from Sakaar, while also aiding him in rescuing their people. While she seemed conveniently MIA for Infinity War, the filmmakers have confirmed that she escaped with half of the Asgardians when Thanos attacked their ship, meaning she is likely to reappear at some point (Wikipedia).
Scarlet Witch
At the end of Avengers: Infinity War, we seemed to get our first glimpse at just how great Scarlet Witch’s powers really are. Though the character was a mutant in the comic books, Scarlet Witch’s origins had to be changed to appear in the MCU, as 20th Century Fox owns the rights to the X-Men. So instead, her powers have been granted to her by the Mind Stone in this shared universe. That has given Scarlet Witch the distinct ability to get at an Infinity Stone while also holding back Thanos in the process (Wikipedia). Sound like wife material to you?
Pepper Potts
Pepper Potts is one-half of the longest-running relationships in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From the first trailer of Avengers: Endgame, we’ve already seen Tony Stark giving a heartfelt goodbye speech to his longtime girlfriend, though we hope that certainly isn’t how things really end. While Pepper Potts started out as Tony’s personal assistant, she’s grown a lot throughout the course of the franchise, even making her way up to the CEO of Stark Industries (Wikipedia). So would you be as taken with Pepper as Tony is?
Mantis
Mantis may not look exactly… human. But her unusual powers just might be the thing that you’re looking for. This Guardian of the Galaxy has the distinct ability to manipulate emotions, which would certainly come in handy anytime someone is feeling sad or frustrated. It also means that she can experience the extreme joy that others are feeling. The character may have met her demise in Avengers: Infinity War as a result of Thanos’s snap. But we have a feeling she’ll be back soon (Wikipedia).
Jane Foster
Though she seemed at one point to be Thor’s true love, there doesn’t seem to be any plans for Jane Foster to make an appearance in the MCU anytime soon. In Thor: Ragnarok, we learn that she decided to break things off with the God of Thunder because he was spending too much time away from Earth. But with her high intelligence and long list of scientific achievements, we’re sure Jane Foster is doing just fine. She may even be back on the market. So do you think Jane would make a good wife?
Hela
Hela certainly doesn’t seem like the type who would be willing to tie the knot. She’s not one for wanting to share her power with others after all. But had she ever decided to settle down, being married to this Asgardian goddess would certainly come with its fair share of perks. Hela’s powers are greater than most, as she is almost single-handedly able to take over Asgard. In fact, the only way Thor and Loki are able to defeat her was by bringing about Ragnarok (Wikipedia).
Maria Hill
The former Deputy Director of S.H.I.L.E.D., Maria Hill was one of the agency’s top operatives. She was also a close ally of Nick Fury, who helped play a prominent role in the founding of the Avengers. If you stuck around for the end credits scene of Avengers: Infinity War, you saw Maria Hill turned to ash alongside Nick Fury. Yet, we already know that the character will be back in the action in Spider-Man: Far From Home, which will hit theaters after Avengers: Endgame (Wikipedia).
Sif
Lady Sif is one of a few Marvel Cinematic Universe characters who seems to have completely fallen off the map. Though the movies made it seem like she was destined to be Thor’s next love interest following his break-up with Jane Foster, Sif hasn’t made an appearance in the movies following the events of Thor: The Dark World. Apparently, actress Jaime Alexander hasn’t been able to make her schedule work out, as she plays one of the leads on Blindspot. Though we’d certainly like Sif to reappear at some point (Wikipedia).
Sharon Carter
In one of the more bizarre love stories of the MCU, Steve Rogers ends up falling for Sharon Carter — the great-niece of his former love interest, Peggy Carter. When we first meet Sharon, she is posing as a neighbor of Steve Rogers. However, she is ultimately revealed to be an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. — just like her great aunt — who was sent to keep tabs on Captain America. While she is still alive, she hasn’t appeared in the franchise since Captain America: Civil War, so who knows if she and Cap are still a thing (Wikipedia).
Hope van Dyne
After playing second string to Scott Lang in the first Ant-Man movie, Hope van Dyne was finally given a chance to shine in last year’s Ant-Man and the Wasp. In a lot of ways, Hope is a far more reliable hero than Scott. She has a scientific background and a lot more combat training than the reformed criminal. She also seems to have a lot more drive to do what’s right. Unfortunately, she disappeared with half the universe’s population, leaving Scott currently stuck in the Quantum Realm (Wikipedia).
May Parker
After two big-screen incarnations of this iconic character from the comic book, the MCU gave us a totally new iteration of May Parker. Instead of appearing as the mother/grandmotherly figure that we had become accustomed to, this version of May comes across a lot more like a cool aunt/big sister to Peter than she does an outright parental figure. In the trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home, May also seems to have fully embraced Peter’s role as a superhero, which is also something we haven’t seen before (Wikipedia).
Christine Everhart
Of course, before Tony ever settled down with Pepper Potts, he was a bit of a lady’s man. In Iron Man 1 and 2, he ends up pursuing Christine Everhart as a romantic interest, though Christine begins their relationship only interested in getting a new story. The two do end up getting together, but only briefly, and Christine hasn’t shown up in the franchise for a number of years. She is portrayed by actress Leslie Bibb, who is partners with fellow Iron Man 2 actor Sam Rockwell in real life (Wikipedia).
Betty Ross
Ever since Mark Ruffalo ended up taking over the role of Bruce Banner from Edward Norton, many of the plot threads that began in The Incredible Hulk ended up being abandoned by the MCU. One of the most notable was that of Bruce’s relationship with Betty Ross. While General ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross does eventually make his way back onto the scene, his daughter never even gets a mention. Maybe it’s because Betty simply moved on with her life, though this relationship seemed to have a little more chemistry than Bruce’s current one with Black Widow (Wikipedia).
Lorraine
This character only briefly appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger, where she was a private in the United States Army working as an assistant to Colonel Chester Phillips. However, many fans may have subsequently become smitten with this character thanks to the actress’s subsequent role as Margaery Tyrell in Game of Thrones. Natalie Dormer appeared on the HBO series for a number of years as the desirable queen, and it’s fun to go back and watch her in the MCU when she wasn’t nearly as well known (Wikipedia).
Jessica Jones
The title character of her own Marvel/ Netflix series, this show begins with the former superhero deciding to open up her own private investigation agency. Though the third season of Jessica Jones has yet to drop on the streaming service, Netflix has already canceled the show — meaning the next season will also be the last. The character is portrayed by Kristen Ritter, who many remember thanks to her leading role on the sitcom Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23 (Wikipedia). So are you a fan?
Nebula
Before you immediately decided to divorce this rather cold-hearted member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, you should take a moment to consider just how far Nebula has come throughout her time in the MCU. While she begins the series as a willing accomplice to her adoptive father Thanos, she eventually comes to betray the Mad Titan. Now, with Gamora having sacrificed herself to save Nebula, it looks like this character will become a key player in the upcoming Avengers: Endgame (Wikipedia). So is it possible that this Guardian has finally graduated to wife material?
Liz Toomes
Throughout Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter spends much of his time obsessing over senior of Midtown School of Science and Technology, Liz Toomes. He even musters up the courage to ask her to the homecoming dance. However, when Peter discovers that her father also happens to be the villain he’s been fighting against the entire time, it becomes clear that this relationship simply wasn’t built to last. That being said, actress Laura Harrier is expected to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel (Wikipedia).
Christine Palmer
In 2016, Rachel McAdams appeared as Doctor Christine Palmer in the MCU installment Doctor Strange. She works alongside Stephen at Metro-General Hospital and even aided him in his surgeries. Though the two were previously involved romantically, they are split up at the start of the film due to Stephen’s narcissistic tendencies. However, when Stephen begins to overcome some of his selfishness, the two begin to rekindle their feelings for each other. As of now, it's unknown whether or not the character will reappear in a possible Doctor Strange sequel (Wikipedia).
Nakia
Nakia made her MCU debut in 2018’s Black Panther, where she is revealed to be the love interest of T’Challa. However, Nakia doesn’t want to become Wakandan royalty by marrying T’Challa, as she believes that she still has much to do to make the world a better place outside of their small kingdom. She is portrayed by Lupita Nyong’o in the franchise. The actress also stars in the Star Wars films as the character of Maz Kanata (Wikipedia). So do you think T’Challa has good taste?
Quake
Previously an operative of the Rising Tide and an adversary of S.H.I.L.E.D., Quake was eventually recruited by Agent Phil Coulson to join his team of operatives at the defensive agency. Quake’s real name is Daisy Johnson, though she was also once known as Skye. She is an Inhuman with superhuman abilities. Most notably, she has the power of vibration manipulation. She is portrayed by Chloe Bennet on the series, and you may also recognize the actress from her recurring role on Nashville (Wikipedia).
The Ancient One
The Ancient One probably wouldn’t be many fans’ first choices when it came to picking an MCU wife. But just think of the endless abilities that The Ancient One could teach you? The character made her debut in 2016’s Doctor Strange, where she was revealed to be the 700-year-old leader of the Master of the Mystic Arts. She was portrayed by Tilda Swinton in the film. Despite the Ancient One meeting her demise in the movie, she is already set to appear in Avengers: Endgame (Wikipedia).
Karen Page
A recurring character in the Marvel/ Netflix shows, Karen Page made her debut in Daredevil, where she worked as the office manager as Nelson and Murdock. Later on in the continuity, she helps defend the innocents of Frank Castle by joining the New York Bulletin. The character would also appear in a number of episodes of The Defenders and The Punisher. She is portrayed by Deborah Ann Woll, who viewers may also know from HBO’s True Blood and the 2019 film Escape Room (Wikipedia).
Darcy Lewis
Darcy Lewis has appeared in two Marvel Cinematic Universe films to date, beginning with 2011’s Thor. Here, she is a student at Culver University, who is working as an assistant under Jane Foster and Erik Selvig. This eventually leads her to cross paths with the God of Thunder himself as soon as Thor is banished to Earth. Darcy would later go on to help Thor save the world from Malekith and the Dark Elves by helping study the convergences effects on the planet (Wikipedia).
M.J.
Michelle Jones — better known as M.J. to her friends — first popped up in the MCU in the 2017 installment Spider-Man: Homecoming. Here, she is a student of Midtown School of Science and Technology alongside Peter Parker. She is also a member of the Academic Decathlon team, who is quick to make fun of Peter despite the fact that she admits to having no friends herself. Of course, that changes by the film’s end, and it looks like her relationship with Peter will continue to develop in the upcoming Spider-Man: Far From Home (Wikipedia).
Elektra
Many MCU fans remember getting their first live-action adaptation of Elektra from the 2005 film, which ultimately proved to be a critical and commercial disappointment. Thankfully, the MCU gave us a much better incarnation of the character, who appeared both in Daredevil and The Defenders. Here, the classic comic book hero was portrayed by actress Élodie Yung, who has also appeared in the feature films The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Gods of Egypt, and G.I. Joes Retaliation (Wikipedia). So are you a fan of this version of Elektra?
Laura Barton
Surely if someone is good enough for Hawkeye, they should also be suitable enough for most MCU fans too, right? Laura Barton made her one and only franchise appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron, where she helps protect Earth’s Mightiest Heroes by letting them stay at her remote farmhouse while they lay low. The character is portrayed by Linda Cardellini, who has appeared in a number of other popular movies and shows, including Freaks and Geeks and the Scooby-Doo live-action movies (Wikipedia).
Helen Cho
Doctor Helen show first appeared in Avengers: Age of Ultron, where she is asked to assist the superhero team with her expertise in genetics. She helps treat Clint Barton with his battle wounds by putting him into a machine that repairs his skin in a matter of moments. However, the character is eventually corrupted by Ultron, who wants to use Helen to help him build a new body. She is eventually saved by the Avengers and invited to the New Avengers Facility so she can continue to help the heroes with their work (Wikipedia).
Maya Hansen
Doctor Maya Hansen appeared in Iron Man 3, where she worked along Stark’s rival, Aldrich Killian. The two worked together on the Extremis Project, which eventually found Maya seeking out Stark’s help when Aldrich began using the experiments for unscrupulous means. The two had previously met in the 1990s, where they were involved romantically, albeit only briefly. The character was portrayed by Rebecca Hall, who has also appeared in The Town and The Prestige (Wikipedia). So are you a fan?
Peggy Carter
During World War II, Peggy Charter worked as one of the top agents of the Strategic Scientific Reserve, which was eventually responsible with granted Steve Rogers his superhuman abilities. Peggy later went on to be a founding member of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the years following the end of the war. The character is portrayed by Hayley Atwell, who was such a standout of Captain America: The First Avenger, that she was eventually given her own spin-off series (Wikipedia). So how do you feel about this super spy?
Ayesha
With Adam Warlock’s cocoon in her possession, we have a feeling that we haven’t seen the last of the MCU villain. Ayesha first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, where she is the Golden High Priestess of the Sovereign people. While the Guardians are hired to help her, they eventually betray Ayesha, and she is forced to turn her people against them. The Guardians ultimately escape her clutches, but Ayesha simply doesn’t seem like the character to let this kind of slight go, and we fully expect her to be back in the mix in Guardians 3 (Wikipedia).
Meredith Quill
If you’re capable of attracting one of the most powerful beings in the universe, you certainly have to have at least a few things going for you. Unfortunately, in the case of Meredith Quill, the being who she attracted also happened to be the same force that resulted in her demise. These were the actions of Ego, the Celestial father of Peter Quill. It was part of Ego’s plan to try and create another being like himself, and Peter was his first successful attempt to do so. Of course, Star-Lord wasn’t going to befriend anyone that hurt his mom (Wikipedia).
Frigga
The wife of Odin and Queen of Asgard, Frigga first appeared in 2011’s Thor. Though she may not have been as powerful as her husband, she quickly established herself to be the more sensible one of the duo. When Jane Foster is later brought to Asgard while infected with the Aether, its Odin who wants to turn her away, while Frigga instead decides that they should aid and protect Thor’s girlfriend. She even ends up sacrificing herself to save Jane’s life (Wikipedia).
Whitney Frost
Though her real name may be Agnes Cully, this MCU character is far better known by her stage name, Whitney Frost. The character appeared throughout the second season of Agent Carter, where she was a threat to the eponymous hero. She was portrayed by Wynn Everett throughout the character’s time on the show. Everett also went on to voice Whitney Frost in on the animated series Avengers Assemble, and you may have more recently seen the actress on NBC’s This Is Us (Wikipedia).
Melinda May
One of the leading characters of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Melinda May is a close friend of Phil Coulson and the former agency operative who went under the name “The Cavalry.” She is portrayed by Ming-Na Wen on the series, and she has appeared in 111 episodes to date throughout the show’s five season run. The actress is also known for her other TV and film work. For instance, she voiced the main character in the Disney classic Mulan, and she also provided her voice in the animated Guardians of the Galaxy series (Wikipedia).
Jemma Simmons
Elizabeth Henstridge has portrayed the character of Jemma Simmons on 111 episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Jemma is a former agent of the defense department, where she also worked as a biochemist. Though she has no superhuman powers, Jemma is still a vital asset to the team thanks to her high I.Q. and training as a super spy. The actress has also voiced the character in the Ultimate Spider-Man TV series. The character is already set to appear in the season six premiere of the show, which will be out this May (Wikipedia).
Crystal
With only eight episodes of the Inhumans to ever make it to air, there’s a good chance that many MCU fans never even got to check out Crystal in the short-lived series. But in the show, Crystal places an important role as the Princess of the Inhumans. Her powers include a wide range of matter and energy manipulation, making her a difficult foe to defeat by conventional means. She is portrayed by Isabelle Cornish on the series, and the actress has also appeared in the shows Dance Academy and Home and Away (Wikipedia).
Trish Walker
Trish Walker made her MCU debut in the Netflix/ Marvel series Jessica Jones. Trish is a close friend of Jessica, who overcame a rough childhood to become model and eventually a successful radio personality. Trish began her career in show biz working as a child star — a time in her life that she did not look back on fondly. She was portrayed by Rachael Taylor, who would go on to reprise her role in Luke Cage and The Defenders. The actress also appeared in 2007’s Transformers (Wikipedia).
Jeri Hogarth
Portrayed by Carrie-Ann Moss, Jeri Hogarth is a powerful lawyer who has popped up in nearly all of the Marvel/ Netflix shows, including Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and The Defenders. Jeri went on to form a strong partnership with Jessica Jones, as she often hired Jessica’s agency out to conduct a number of investigations. Moss is, of course, no stranger to the action and science fictions genre, as she portrayed the character of Trinity in The Matrix trilogy. You may also remember her from Disturbia (Wikipedia).
Misty Knight
Mercedes Kelly Knight — who often goes by her nickname, Misty Knight — is a recurring character in the MCU’s many Netflix shows. She is a detective working with the NYPD out of Harlem, who ends up crossing paths with a number of the franchise heroes. She’s appeared in the majority of Luke Cage episodes, while also playing a prominent role in Iron Fist and The Defenders. After losing her right arm, she is gifted with a cybernetic one, much like her comic book counterpart (Wikipedia).
Mariah Dillard
Mariah Dillard, better known as Black Mariah, is arguably one of the best villains in any MCU story. While she starts off wanting to help reform Harlem, she slowly slips further and further into a life of crime, causing her to face off against Luke Cage. Though she is, of course, no physical match for Cage, she is an expert at manipulating the public’s opinion, which she uses to carry out many of her sinister plans. The character is portrayed by Alfre Woodard, who many may remember from Star Trek: First Contact (Wikipedia).
Dinah Madani
At the start of The Punisher, Dinah Madani is an expert Homeland Security agent who has recently been stationed in New York. Dinah is looking for justice for the demise of her partner, which eventually leads her to cross paths with Frank Castle. She forms a relationship with Frank’s best friend, Billy Russo, which she uses to try and extract information. Dinah eventually goes on to leave Homeland Security and take up a job for the CIA. She is portrayed by actress Amber Rose Revah throughout the series (Wikipedia).
Colleen Wing
A prominent character throughout Iron Fist, Colleen Wing is an experienced martial artist who is working for the Hand at the beginning of the series. When she begins to help Danny Rand (AKA Iron Fist) with his training, Colleen is eventually faced with joining the hero on his quest or remain faithful to the criminal organization that she works for. Thankfully, she decided to align herself with Danny. The character is portrayed by Jessica Henwick, who has also appeared as Colleen in Luke Cage and The Defenders (Wikipedia).
Okoye
One of the most powerful warriors in Wakanda, Okoyo is the general of the Dora Milaje. She faithfully served under T’Challa and aided the Wakandan king on a number of missions, including the capture of Ulysses Klaue. However, when Erik Killmonger wins the throne fair and square, Okoye struggles to accept the customs of her culture and blindly serve the new king. She most recently appeared in Avengers: Infinity War, where she helped fight against Thanos’s army of Outriders (Wikipedia).
Shuri
While Tony Stark was long-considered the most tech-savvy hero working on Earth, Shuri has since come along and got rid of those expectations. Shuri is not only the Princess of Wakanda, but she is also a brilliant scientist who has been working with some of the most advanced technology on the planet. During the fight against Thanos, she almost succeeded in removing the Mind Stone from Vision's head. However, she was interrupted by the enemy during the process, leaving her current status unknown (Wikipedia).
Carina
Carina may have been trained to be a servant, but if you picked this Krylorian to be your wife, we certainly hope you’d treat her a lot better than the Collector did. The character appeared first appeared in Thor: The Dark World before making her proper debut in Guardians of the Galaxy the following year. She is a slave to Taneleer Tivan, which resulting in her trying to wield the Power Stone to free herself. Of course, her plan massively backfires, and Carina ended up meeting her demise in the movie (Wikipedia).
Claire Temple
Many of the heroes in the Marvel/ Netflix series owe their lives to Claire Temple. This character worked as a nurse at Metro-General Hospital (the same hospital where Doctor Strange worked), where she aided Daredevil/ Matt Murdock after he inevitably ended up wounded. She later helped do the same for Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. She is portrayed by Rosario Dawson, who enjoyed a successful in movies before ever appearing in the MCU, showing up in films such as Sin City and Rent (Wikipedia).
Ellen Brandt
A villain in Iron Man 3, Ellen Brandt was an A.I.M. agent who had been imbued with the Extremis serum. She was a former Army soldier who lost her lower left arm, making her an ideal candidate for the experimental procedure. Of course, Extremis didn’t just grow her limb back, it also imbued Ellen with a number of supernatural powers — including enhanced strength, healing, and the ability to generate heat. She was eventually outsmarted by Stark by the film’s end, resulting in her demise (Wikipedia).
