Fictional Princess & General
Princess Leia
About
Princess Leia Organa is the fearless rebel leader from the Star Wars saga, portrayed by the late Carrie Fisher. A princess of Alderaan, senator, and general of the Resistance, Leia is as skilled with a blaster as she is in diplomacy. Her strength, intelligence, and leadership in the fight against the Empire have made her one of the most important female characters in cinema history.
Before Fame
Leia was adopted by Bail and Breha Organa of Alderaan and raised as royalty. She became the youngest member of the Imperial Senate at age 18, secretly working for the Rebel Alliance.
Trivia
- She was first portrayed by Carrie Fisher in Star Wars in 1977
- Her iconic cinnamon bun hairstyle is one of the most recognized in cinema
- She strangled Jabba the Hutt with his own chain
- She is Luke Skywalker's twin sister
- She became General Organa of the Resistance
Family Life
Her biological parents are Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) and Padmé Amidala. She married Han Solo and had a son, Ben Solo (Kylo Ren). Her twin brother is Luke Skywalker.
Associated With
Han Solo
Luke Skywalker
Chewbacca
Darth Vader
Mon Mothma