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Princess Leia
Star Wars character
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Promotional photo of Fisher as Princess Leia for the original 1977 Star Wars film
First appearance Star Wars (1977)
Created by George Lucas
Portrayed by
Voiced by
Information
Gender Female
Occupation
  • Supreme commander of the Resistance
  • Imperial Senator of Alderaan (formerly)
  • Imperial Senate Ambassador (formerly)
  • Princess of Alderaan
  • Legends:
  • Chief of State of the New Republic
  • Jedi
Affiliation
Title
  • Princess
  • General
Family
Spouse(s) Han Solo
Children
  • Ben Solo (son)
  • Legends:
  • Jaina Solo (daughter)
  • Jacen Solo (son)
  • Anakin Solo (son)
Relatives
  • Shmi Skywalker (paternal grandmother)
  • Legends:
  • Mara Jade (sister-in-law)
  • Ben Skywalker (nephew)
  • Allana Solo (granddaughter)
  • Winter Celchu (adoptive sister)
Homeworld Alderaan (homeworld)
Polis Massa (birthplace)

Princess Leia Organa is a brave and important character from the Star Wars movies. She is played by the actress Carrie Fisher. Leia is known as a princess, a senator, and later a general. She fights for freedom in the galaxy.

Leia first appeared in the original Star Wars movie in 1977. She is the princess of the planet Alderaan. Leia also works as a senator in the Imperial Senate. Secretly, she is a spy for the Rebel Alliance. She helps to defeat the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. She also plays a big part in destroying the Empire's giant weapon, the Death Star.

In The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Leia leads a Rebel base. She falls in love with the smuggler, Han Solo. In Return of the Jedi (1983), Leia helps rescue Han from the crime boss Jabba the Hutt. It is also revealed that she is Darth Vader's daughter. She is the twin sister of Luke Skywalker.

The movie Revenge of the Sith (2005) shows that Leia's birth mother was Senator Padmé Amidala. Padmé was also a former queen of Naboo. Padmé died after Leia and Luke were born. Leia was adopted by Senator Bail Organa and Queen Breha Organa of Alderaan.

In the newer movies, The Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017), Leia is a general. She leads the Resistance against a new evil group called the First Order. Leia and Han Solo have a son named Ben. Sadly, Ben turns to the dark side of the Force and becomes Kylo Ren.

Leia is one of the most popular Star Wars characters. Many people see her as a strong female hero. She has inspired many other adventure heroines in movies and stories. Her unique "cinnamon bun" hairstyle and her outfit from Jabba the Hutt's palace are very famous.

Leia's Family and Early Life

Leia Organa is the daughter of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker. She has a twin brother named Luke Skywalker. Their mother died shortly after they were born. The twins were separated at birth for their safety. Leia was adopted and raised by Senator Bail Organa and his wife, Queen Breha Organa, on the planet Alderaan. They raised her as their own daughter.

Leia grew up as a princess and learned about politics. She became a senator, just like her adoptive father. This allowed her to secretly work against the evil Galactic Empire.

Leia's Role in the Rebellion

Leia was a key leader in the Rebel Alliance. This group fought against the Empire's control. She was known for her bravery and quick thinking. In the first Star Wars movie, she hid secret plans for the Death Star inside a robot, R2-D2. She sent R2-D2 to find Obi-Wan Kenobi and get help.

Leia was captured by Darth Vader, but she never gave up. She helped Luke Skywalker and Han Solo escape the Death Star. She also helped destroy the Death Star.

Leia's Later Life and Leadership

After the Empire was defeated, Leia continued to fight for peace. She married Han Solo. They had a son named Ben Solo. Leia became a general and helped create the Resistance. This new group fought against the First Order, which was trying to take over the galaxy.

Sadly, her son Ben turned to the dark side. He became the villain Kylo Ren. Leia never stopped trying to bring him back to the light. She showed great strength and hope even in difficult times.

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