20 Characters You Never Realized Are Based On Real People
People larger than life translate well into a fictional setting.
We can all take a moment and immediately think of a fictional character we consider iconic. And chances are, that character was heavily influenced by someone who really lived (or currently lives). And it makes sense. After all, someone who seems larger than life will likely translate well into a fictional setting. With that in mind, we bring you some of pop culture's most famous characters -- and their real influences.