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The Leading Ladies of Star Wars and why they’re so great: a thread
Leia Organa
It was Princess Leia who stole the show in Star Wars (1977). She broke many stereotypes (like how women don’t always need saving). She was a strong leader, and a loving mother who always had faith that her son could return.
It was Princess Leia who stole the show in Star Wars (1977). She broke many stereotypes (like how women don’t always need saving). She was a strong leader, and a loving mother who always had faith that her son could return.
Padmé Amidala
Fighting for most her life for justice in the galaxy, Padmé was a courageous leader, serving as both Queen and Senator. She showed us that using your voice is just as powerful as fighting on the battlefield.
Fighting for most her life for justice in the galaxy, Padmé was a courageous leader, serving as both Queen and Senator. She showed us that using your voice is just as powerful as fighting on the battlefield.
Rey Skywalker
Easily the most significant female character of the Disney era. Strong with the force but goes through a mental battle regarding her place in the grand scheme of things. She shows us it does not matter where you come from but rather who you choose to be.
Easily the most significant female character of the Disney era. Strong with the force but goes through a mental battle regarding her place in the grand scheme of things. She shows us it does not matter where you come from but rather who you choose to be.
Ahsoka Tano
Introduced in the Clone Wars film, we see Ahsoka grow from a Padawan to a leader of the Rebellion. She represents the best of the Jedi Order and her impact on the franchise is nothing short of extraordinary.
Introduced in the Clone Wars film, we see Ahsoka grow from a Padawan to a leader of the Rebellion. She represents the best of the Jedi Order and her impact on the franchise is nothing short of extraordinary.
Jyn Erso
We meet Jyn in Star Wars’ first spin off movie ‘Rogue One’. She’s extremely independent and is a straight up badass. Her sacrifice in Rogue One is pivotal in the grand scheme of things. Often some of the greatest heroes are not the ones who get the medals.
We meet Jyn in Star Wars’ first spin off movie ‘Rogue One’. She’s extremely independent and is a straight up badass. Her sacrifice in Rogue One is pivotal in the grand scheme of things. Often some of the greatest heroes are not the ones who get the medals.
Rose Tico
In a saga that is so heavily centred around legacies and destinies, Rose Tico is the best of Star Wars. She shows us that being an ordinary women still means you can step up. She symbolises hope and does not just represent people of the galaxy but the audience too.
In a saga that is so heavily centred around legacies and destinies, Rose Tico is the best of Star Wars. She shows us that being an ordinary women still means you can step up. She symbolises hope and does not just represent people of the galaxy but the audience too.
Hera Syndulla
Introduced in ‘Rebels’, Hera is critical to the growth of the Rebellion. A child of war, a freedom fighter, a rebel hero and a mother. As Hera’s responsibilities change, we see how she’s at the heart of everything, showing us women can do ANYTHING.
Introduced in ‘Rebels’, Hera is critical to the growth of the Rebellion. A child of war, a freedom fighter, a rebel hero and a mother. As Hera’s responsibilities change, we see how she’s at the heart of everything, showing us women can do ANYTHING.
Sabine Wren
A proud Mandalorian, explosives expert, artist and a rebel. She’s confident and is never one to give up. Sabine Wren showed us our past does not define us and that her story is just getting started.
A proud Mandalorian, explosives expert, artist and a rebel. She’s confident and is never one to give up. Sabine Wren showed us our past does not define us and that her story is just getting started.
Captain Phasma
Whilst I felt Captain Phasma did not receive the screentime she deserved as the sequels female villain, she is quickly established as powerful and of high ranks. She is not sexualised and Gwendoline Christie is an absolute icon underneath all that chrome.
Whilst I felt Captain Phasma did not receive the screentime she deserved as the sequels female villain, she is quickly established as powerful and of high ranks. She is not sexualised and Gwendoline Christie is an absolute icon underneath all that chrome.
Qi’ra
When finishing watching ‘Solo’, Qi’ra’s story is the one audiences want to explore the most. She sacrifices her future to continue working with the Crimson Dawn syndicate. Overall, she manages to have a nice little arc in the movie rather than just be the romantic lead.
When finishing watching ‘Solo’, Qi’ra’s story is the one audiences want to explore the most. She sacrifices her future to continue working with the Crimson Dawn syndicate. Overall, she manages to have a nice little arc in the movie rather than just be the romantic lead.
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The point is: Women in Star Wars are strong and extraordinary yet relatable and we’ve been gifted with so many iconic characters through array of content.
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