Padmé Amidala is an important and beloved Star Wars character, and some fans want to know how old Natalie Portman, the actress who played Anakin Skywalker’s love interest, was when she worked in the prequel trilogy. Also, how old was Padmé herself? Here’s what you need to know.
How old was Natalie Portman in Star Wars?
Natalie Portman was 18 when The Phantom Menace was released, 21 in Attack of the Clones and 24 at the time of Revenge of the Sith.
Born in 1981, Portman is a fan-favorite actress who made her on-screen debut in Leon: The Professional in 1994. As a child actress, she immediately made a good impression on critics and audiences. When she was cast in a hit franchise like Star Wars, she was still a teenager. Portman was around 25 when the prequel trilogy officially ended.
After starring in Star Wars, Portman’s career took off. She later won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a troubled ballerina in Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan.
How old was Padmé in the prequel trilogy?
Padmé was 14 years old in The Phantom Menace, 24 years old in Attack of the Clones, and 27 years old in Revenge of the Sith.
Padme was born in 46 BBY (before the Battle of Yavin) and died in 19 BBY. The prequel trilogy covers the events from 32 BBY to 19 BBY, the year of Order 66 and the rise of the Galactic Empire. Padmé was first introduced as the Queen of Naboo in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and later became a prominent senator of the Galactic Republic.
Her romantic relationship with Anakin, which began in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, played a significant role in the events leading to Darth Vader’s rise. Ultimately, she met a tragic fate in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, dying after giving birth to twins Luke and Leia Skywalker.
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