Leia Organa

fictional character

Also known as: Princess Leia Organa

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Leia Organa is a central character in the Star Wars franchise. She is introduced in the original film, Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope, as Princess Leia Organa, a leader of the Rebel Alliance. She is rescued from the Galactic Empire's space station by Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, and Chewbacca.1

Leia is revealed to be the twin sister of Luke Skywalker and the daughter of Darth Vader, though her mother, Padmé Amidala, kept her identity hidden to protect her from the Empire. Throughout the original trilogy, Leia plays a crucial role in the fight against the Empire, demonstrating bravery and leadership. In the sequel trilogy, she is depicted as a General in the Resistance, continuing her fight against the First Order.21

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…are tasked with saving Princess Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) from captivity on the Death Star, a massive space station commanded by the menacing Darth Vader, whose deep, mechanically augmented voice (contributed by James Earl Jones) became instantly iconic. At the core of the film and the franchise it initiated is…
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…are tasked with saving Princess Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) from captivity on the Death Star, a massive space station commanded by the menacing Darth Vader, whose deep, mechanically augmented voice (contributed by James Earl Jones) became instantly iconic. At the core of the film and the franchise it initiated is…
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