Princess Leia, a fearless leader determined to fight the dark side
Senator, general, sister, mother, daughter, friend… Princess Leia Organa plays many important roles throughout the Star Wars™ saga. In fact, some would argue that it is Leia’s desperate plea projected from R2-D2: “Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope” that sets the entire Star Wars original trilogy into motion.Whether she’s escaping from the Death Star or rescuing her friends, Leia is never far from the action. By the end of the original trilogy, Leia has succeeded in seeing the defeat of the Empire, has fallen in love with Han Solo and has learnt that Luke Skywalker is her twin brother.
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While her adoptive family might have tried to keep her safe, Leia’s journey inevitably leads her back to the battle between the light and dark sides of the Force. As an adult she fights fearlessly against the Empire and later the First Order, always with the hope of restoring peace to the galaxy.
As well as being a strong leader, Leia also forms close bonds with her friends – most importantly her twin brother Luke Skywalker.
After reluctantly falling for the charms of scoundrel Han Solo, the pair marry and have a son; Ben Solo who later turns to the dark side, just like his grandfather before him. Ben’s betrayal leaves Leia broken-hearted and ultimately leads to the breakdown of Han and Leia’s marriage.