Billie Jean — The Legend of Billie Jean Character Profile

About Billie Jean

Protagonist from Corpus Christi. After her brother's scooter is stolen and he is beaten, she confronts shop owner Pyatt, who attempts to assault her. She becomes a fugitive, adopts a revolutionary look, and issues video demands, becoming a teen icon. She ultimately forces Pyatt to confess, destroys his merchandise, and flees to Vermont with her brother.

Billie Jean — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Helen Slater

Appears in

The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (6)

• Billie Jean — Social Friend And Companion — Putter (Yeardley Smith)

  Supportive friendship that joins the flight from authorities.

• Billie Jean — Social Friend And Companion — Ophelia (Martha Gehman)

  Loyal friendship tested by danger, leading to a protective surrender.

• Billie Jean — Alliance Hostage And Partner — Lloyd (Keith Gordon)

  Voluntary alliance where Lloyd aids Billie Jean's campaign and develops a romantic connection.

• Billie Jean — Professional Fugitive And Detective — Ringwald (Peter Coyote)

  Complex law enforcement dynamic shifting from dismissal to cooperative resolution.

• Billie Jean — Conflict Victim And Perpetrator — Pyatt (Richard Bradford)

  Antagonistic relationship where Pyatt assaults Billie Jean, sparking the central conflict.

• Billie Jean — Family Siblings — Binx (Christian Slater)

  Close protective bond between Billie Jean and her younger brother Binx.

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More characters from The Legend of Billie Jean

• Lloyd (Keith Gordon)
• Binx (Christian Slater)
• Pyatt (Richard Bradford)
• Putter (Yeardley Smith)
• Ophelia (Martha Gehman)
• Muldaur (Dean Stockwell)
• Ringwald (Peter Coyote)
• Hubie (Barry Tubb)
• Donna Davy (Mona Lee Fultz)
• Kenny's Father (John M. Jackson)
• Mini-Mart Boy (Bobby Fite)
• Woman in Pickup (Caroline Williams)