Girl crush (n.) – Feelings of admiration for another woman based on her appearance, personality, achievements, etc. Though completely nonsexual, girl crushes often inspire similar feelings to a blossoming romance: giggles, shyness, compliments, and the desire to become this woman’s best friend.
We (happily) devote a lot of energy to admiring the looks and accomplishments of young male actors, musicians, and celebrities. But there are equally talented women who deserve our attention, as well. Now, each week in Girl Crushable, we’ll highlight a woman — famous or not, hell, even fictional characters — who has impressed and inspired us. This week it’s Maggie Carey, a screenwriter whose new project The Hand Job subverts the “teenager trying to lose his virginity” trope by substituting a girl for the sexually-adventurous lead. More »