Princess, Senator, and General. Daughter of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé. Rebel leader and the political and emotional heart of the saga.
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Born alongside Luke — briefly held by Padmé before being taken to Alderaan.
Young Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) is the co-lead — kidnapped and rescued by Obi-Wan.
Co-lead — captured, rescued, leads the Rebellion's destruction of the Death Star.
Leads the evacuation of Hoth, flees to Cloud City, begins romance with Han Solo.
Rescues Han, revealed as Luke's twin sister, plays a key role in the Battle of Endor.
Appears as General Leia via hologram/communications to the Resistance.
General of the Resistance — reunites with Han, loses him to Kylo Ren.
Leads the Resistance through near-annihilation, survives a deadly attack using the Force.
Uses her last strength to reach Ben Solo through the Force. Dies peacefully.
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