Top 10 Best American Horror Story Characters So Far
From sinister villains to broken hearts and tortured souls, American Horror Story has introduced us to some unforgettable characters who have made a lasting impact on the horror genre.
10. Constance Langdon (Murder House/Apocalypse)
Cursed mother, Jessica Lange's Constance Langdon is the ultimate shared universe queen. As the mother of troubled murderer Tate and the grandmother of the Antichrist himself, Constance, with her manipulations and secrets, has solidified herself as a bigger threat to the Harmon family than any haunted house's ghost.
9. Moira O'Hara (Murder House)
Portrayed by two amazing women, Frances Conroy and Alexandra Breckenridge, Moira, Constance's former maid, kept serving the owners of Murder House as a ghost after her demise. Becoming the godmother of Vivien's baby at the end of the season, Moira's character solidified herself close not only to fans, but also to the Harmon family.
8. Delphine Lalaurie (Coven)
In one of the most powerful performances of the series, Kathy Bates plays Delphine Lalaurie, once a wealthy New Orleans socialite who was a serial killer torturing her slaves. Trapped in her own torture chamber and forced to watch her children suffer forever, she faced a fitting punishment.
7. Madison Montgomery (Coven/Apocalypse)
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The queen of b*tchy character portrayals, Emma Roberts shined as Madison Montgomery, a Hollywood star with telekinetic powers and a sassy attitude. After being killed by Supreme, she eventually rose from the dead and kept torturing other witches at Miss Robichaux's Academy.
6. Kai Anderson (Cult)
Cult may not be the best AHS season in the series, but there is no denying that Evan Peters' portrayal of Kai Anderson is a chilling one. His journey from an internet bully to the cult leader is a testament to the disturbing side of human nature and how humans can be just as evil as ghosts and monsters.
5. The Countess (Hotel)
Cold and ruthless at first, but complex and heartbreaking as you get to know her, The Countess is a vampire who owns the enigmatic Hotel Cortez. Lady Gaga 's performance adds to the intrigue and makes The Countess one of the most memorable characters on the show.
4. Sister Jude Martin (Asylum)
A strict nun with a troubled past who often got a little too involved in watching over Briarcliff Manor and those living there. A former singer who caused a fatal accident while driving drunk, Jude treated her patients harshly, but in the end, she herself became a patient of the place she once ran.
3. Tate Langdon (Murder House)
The man who proved just how unhealthy most fans' crushes can be, Tate Langdon, Constance's son, has been haunting the Murder House ever since he was shot dead by the police. For most viewers, his ghostly nature and his past as a school shooter were creepy but somehow compelling.
Tate, who constantly neglected his relationship with his mother, went from arsonist and serial killer to rapist of his girlfriend's mother but still solidified himself as a fan favorite on the show.
2. Lana Winters (Asylum)
As a notable character in AHS who has taken on several roles in different seasons, Sarah Paulson has been a mainstay of the show. One of her most outstanding portrayals is that of Lana Winters in Asylum, based on the journalist Nellie Bly, Lana is a determined investigator who infiltrated Briarcliff Manor and its secrets.
1. Fiona Goode (Coven)
AHS powerhouse Jessica Lange gave us one of the most memorable characters in the entire franchise. The enigmatic Fiona Goode, also known as the Supreme Witch, set out on a quest to mentor young witches and make peace with her daughter, Cordelia.
With her charisma, wit, and recklessness, Fiona added depth and diversity to the show and to Miss Robicheaux's Academy.