Padmé Amidala is a prominent and beloved character in Star Wars, 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 came out, 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 1994’s Léon: The Professional. As a child actress, she immediately made a good impression on critics and audiences alike. When she was cast to be part of a successful franchise like Star Wars, she was still a teenager. Portman was in her mid-20s when the prequel trilogy officially wrapped up.
After starring in Star Wars, Portman’s career took off. In later years, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as a troubled ballerina in Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan.
How old was Padmé in the prequel trilogy?
Padmé was 14 in The Phantom Menace, 24 in Attack of the Clones, and 27 in Revenge of the Sith.
Padmé was born in 46 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin) and died in 19 BBY. The prequel trilogy covers the events that range 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 in the Galactic Republic.
Her romantic relationship with Anakin, which started in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, played a significant role in the events leading to the rise of Darth Vader. Ultimately, she met a tragic fate in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, dying after giving birth to the twins Luke and Leia Skywalker.
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