If you think the people in your life are hard to shop for, they likely have nothing on the many quirky characters we’ve seen on screen this year. As the holidays approach, it got us thinking: what would we gift some of our favorite film and TV characters?
For the Lorazepam-popping Victoria Ratliff in “The White Lotus”? Perhaps a trusty travel pill case to salvage her disappearing pills. For ex-revolutionary Bob Ferguson in “One Battle After Another? We’d recommend a Houseplant ashtray set, the perfect companion for a scruffy stoner.
Below, look through a few of the gifts we’d buy some of the most iconic characters we’ve seen this year — from Deborah Vance to Dr. Michael Robby:
Victoria Ratliff in ‘The White Lotus’
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The Lorazepam-popping matriarch of the Ratliff family will certainly appreciate a trusty container for her disappearing pharmaceuticals. But if she still can’t get to sleep, she might appreciate one of the many nighttime rituals offered through a Headspace subscription. A breezy beach read, like one from Taylor Jenkins Reid, is also a must.
Cadence Pill Travel Container
Bob Ferguson in ‘One Battle After Another’
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DiCaprio’s Bob Ferguson is one of the most devoted stoners we’ve seen in film since Jeff Lubowski. The scruffy ex-revolutionary will appreciate this bespoke ashtray set from Seth Rogen’s Houseplant, alongside a a keepsake box to stow away mementos from a former life.
Deborah Vance in ‘Hacks’
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Deborah Vance is the definition of a woman who already owns everything but a Skims Silk Sleep Set suits her perfectly — the kind of loungewear she’d insist is just for relaxing but could also wear during a late-night brainstorming session. The Nobl All-in-One Suitcase is the other half of the equation: a high-functioning piece of travel gear for one of the highest-functioning women in comedy.
Dr. Michael Robby in ‘The Pitt’
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Comfort is key for Dr. Robby, who lives multiple lives in a single shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. These Lululemon joggers will feel like a sweet release after a long day of scrubs. And to drown out the noise in the feverish ER pit? A pair of Bose noise-cancelling earbuds.
Sonny Hayes in ‘F1’
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A leather toiletry bag is perfect for someone who travels in style like Sonny Hayes. And these Lewis Hamilton Puma sneakers are made for the type of fashion-forward driver at the center of this “F1” blockbuster.
Puma x Lewis Hamilton Sneakers
Benny in ‘Overcompensating’
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As a closeted college freshman, Benny needs all the help he can get in curating a vibe, and nothing helps get a party started quicker than a good portable speaker. But the real gratification comes from the inner work: a self-help book about confidence might be a good start.
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Maya Mason in ‘The Studio’
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Maya is the queen of loud luxury. If it doesn’t have a logo on it, she doesn’t want it. A Louis Vuitton key pouch and this bright Jonathan Adler jewelry box fit the crude Hollywood bigshot’s aesthetic perfectly.
Jonathan Adler Jewelry Box
Alex Levy in ‘The Morning Show’
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As the type of woman who runs out her stress in her at-home gym, Alex will get healthy use out of a pair of Hokas. But she still has to be camera-ready, and this Shark hairstyler will help her perfect her blowout in minutes.
Conrad Fisher in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
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If I were Conrad’s therapist, I might tell him to get out his frustrations and yearning via pen and paper (a leather journal makes it feel less daunting). And to savor all these fleeting teenage memories, a waterproof polaroid camera — so he can show his kids pictures of his first true love someday.
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Ravi in ‘And Just Like That’
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As the sexy gardener representation we all needed this year, help Ravi add to his arsenal with a pair of Japanese garden scissors. But the garden isn’t the only thing in need of grooming. The “And Just Like That” love interest is also no stranger to facial hair, and this Manscaped set will go to good use.
Yvonne in ‘Caught Stealing’
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Any gift for this unknowable femme fatale needs to be pocket-sized and utilitarian. A personalized carabiner adds a thoughtful touch to her edgy style, and this adorable lighter keychain adds some much needed charm to her stressful lifestyle.
Retractable Lighter Keychain
Charles-Haden Savage in ‘Only Murders in the Building’
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No one love show tunes more than Charles-Haden Savage. This vinyl of the original soundtrack from “West Side Story” will keep him company in his stunning Upper West Side flat. And, of course, a good thriller to read before bed. We recommend “The Silent Patient.”
West Side Story Original Soundtrack on Vinyl
Alma Imhoff in ‘After the Hunt’
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No one appreciates a night cap more than Alma. She’ll make great use of this at-home bar set while hosting her underlings for an intellectual debate. Style is also important for the philosophy professor, and the sleek design of this work bag and chrome pen won’t go unnoticed in the classroom.
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Lucy Mason in ‘Materialists’
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What Lucy will likely miss the most from her fleeting millionaire romance are his luxe silk sheets. But if you can’t shell out a few thousand dollars for a bed spread, you can’t go wrong with a hair straightener for a woman whose hair has apparently never seen a crinkle or curl.
Will Byers in ‘Stranger Things’
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Drawing has always been Will’s emotional outlet, and a personalized sketch book is a can’t-go-wrong gift for any artist. A retro band tee is also a thoughtful gift for the ’80s teen. Jonathan gives Will a Clash mixtape in Season 1, telling him music can help him feel less alone. The band’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go” becomes his emotional anchor throughout the series.