The Simpsons: All Of Bart's Love Interests, Ranked Worst To Best

12. Annika Van Houten

Annika Van Houten is voiced by Carice Van Houten, best known for her portrayal of Melisandre in Game Of Thrones. Though there’s been some good guest Van Houtens over the years, the only thought process for getting Carice in seems to be that both she and Milhouse share the name Van Houten.

There’s just not enough about her. Nothing stands out as wrong with Carice Van Houten’s performance, it just all feels tacked on. In many ways, Annika is a perfect example of modern day flaws the show has.

A name brand actor brought in for marketablity, uninspired characterisation that falls way short of the likes of Lyle Langley or Frank Grimes, and ditching the timeless quality in a bid to stay relevant with her plot tying into e-cigarettes and vaping.

They play with the idea of her as a love interest for Bart, but then back down and don’t commit. Realistically she could’ve been left off the list without anyone batting an eye, but a guest spot this superfluous deserves to be dissected. She’s not the worst one off by a long shot, especially when you consider the single-scene celebrities playing themselves. She’s easily Bart’s worst love interest, though.