"Rose McGowan is one of the smartest individuals I've ever met in my life. She's a power reader. She can read a book in three hours, and she retains everything. She's lived all over the world."
- Drew Fuller, Charmed co-star

• She's a survivor.
Rose survived her chaotic youth - including a cult, drugs, depression, death of a beloved one, being homeless - and came on top of it all.

• She is a brilliant and versatile actress, able to tackle both drama and comedy.

"She made me cry one day, on set during one scene, I mean I wept like a baby! I mean, first of all, to see Rose do Moira, which is the ultimate Moira and nobody else could have done this part like Rose; and then the performance, you know. We all looked down, and my cameraman, Chris Hayes, and our focus puller second, Cal Roberts, were both crying and I thought to myself 'Ooo we got it!'. It's amazing even Adam got a little over clamped on that one and I knew we had it. She is a beautifully emotional actress, and she is just a stunning, stunning creature. What a beautiful girl you know, she really is she's very special."
- Michelle Gallagher, Strange Hearts director

• And she can sing too!

"Yeah she's great man, she's got a great voice! I was like 'OK cool, come and sing!' so everything was really organic."
- BT (DJ, song writer)

• She is known to take a fantastic photo... Even models admire her pictures!

"I've always admired Rose McGowan's photo shoots. She has so many diverse and exciting photos."
- Brandie Elliott (model)

• Her heart is in the right place.
She supports The Boston Terrier Rescue Net and has spoken publicly about sexual assault.

• She considers herself a feminist and is not afraid to speak her mind about women's issues.

"The coolest thing is that I'm very pro-women and certainly not afraid to call myself a feminist, unlike a lot of women these days. It is not a remotely dirty word and what the best thing about Charmed is that it is completely pro-women, strong women. It might be high heels and mini-skirts but you're still kicking somebody's ass."

• She's got an eye for great roles...
Rose has worked with many of the hottest contemporary auteurs and screen legends, including Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, Brian De Palma, Gregg Araki, Wes Craven and Peter O'Toole.

• ...But she is not afraid to speak her mind about her lower projects, either.

"Yep, I have made some bad films. But unlike Kate Hudson or Gwyneth Paltrow I didn't grow up in Hollywood, with stability and wealth and all my needs were catered to. I came here trying to survive. I couldn't afford to make worthy, artistic movies for no money. I had to pay the rent."

• From Lisa:

Rose has a personality and appearance which makes your heart stop. She might be called anything but ordinary or boring. Her sense of humor and intelligence are so sharp that become sometimes even scary. She's able to pose for cameras even when she's tired or passed a bad day. Her human qualities are outstanding and shine all through her face and eyes. And she's one of those rare persons who's able to laugh at herself and look skeptically on her own success. What else to wish from the beauty?

... Send in your own reasons for loving Rose!