Portrayed by: Natalie Portman

Padmé Amidala Naberrie is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, appearing in the prequel trilogy portrayed by Natalie Portman. She is first indirectly mentioned in Return of the Jedi, and is introduced in The Phantom Menace as the teenage Queen of Naboo. After her reign, she becomes a senator and an anti-war activist in the Galactic Senate. She secretly marries Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight, and later dies while giving birth to twins Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa. Anakin's fear of losing Padmé serves as the catalyst in driving him to the dark side of the Force and becoming Darth Vader. Padmé is a complex and well-developed character who is both strong and vulnerable. She is a powerful political leader who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in, but she is also a loving and caring mother. She is a tragic figure whose death is a major turning point in the Star Wars saga. Portman's performance as Padmé is one of the highlights of the prequel trilogy. She brings a great deal of depth and emotion to the role, and she is able to convey Padmé's strength, vulnerability, and intelligence. Portman's performance helped to make Padmé a popular character with fans, and