Marinette is the protagonist and star of Miraculous Ladybug, and when she's not juggling school, her friends, and her huge crush on Adrien, she lives a double life as Ladybug, the superhero guardian of Paris. As a civilian, Marinette is kind and outgoing, albeit shy and awkward at times, but as Ladybug, Marinette finds the bravery and courage to stand up to Hawk Moth and his Akuma victims.