The Skywalker Twins

Star Wars behind the scenes Luke and Leia
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The chemistry and warmth between Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher as Luke and Leia helped us quickly fall in love with Star Wars, even though it wasn’t clear at the start if their love was romantic — that quick kiss? — or more brother-sister.

The confusion continued at the start of The Empire Strikes Back, until Leia and Han Solo finally connected — and Return of the Jedi finally explained why Luke and Leia they felt such a connection.