Why did Anakin and Padmé hide their marriage?

The marriage, witnessed by the droids C-3PO and R2-D2, was kept secret due to Amidala's place as a prominent Senator in the Galactic Republic and because of Skywalker's membership in the Jedi Order; the Jedi Code prevented Jedi from falling in love and forming attachments such as marriage.

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Did Anakin marry Padmé in secret?

The wedding of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala took place in 22 BBY by way of secret ceremony at the Varykino lake retreat in Naboo's Lake Country. The ceremony was officiated by a Pontifex of the Brotherhood of Cognizance named Maxiron Agolerga.

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Why did Padmé hide her pregnancy?

However, she chose not to tell Anakin, presumably because he was about to go into a battle. Anakin was prone to letting his emotions affect him, and knowing that Padme was pregnant would've thrown him completely off the task. And Padme probably didn't think that her husband would be fighting battles for months to come.

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Did Anakin ask Padmé to marry him?

His training had focused entirely on selflessness and detachment. That might be enough for most Jedi, but it was not enough for him. Truth be told, Anakin had decided to marry Padmé in the kitchen at his stepfather's house.

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Did Vader know Padmé was pregnant?

Anakin Skywalker never knew Padmé was pregnant with twins, and he believed his child had died with his wife. He had no idea Padmé had given birth before she died, still less that the Jedi had spirited the children away and hidden them.

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Who impregnated Anakin's mom?

In The Phantom Menace, when Qui-Gon Jinn meets tiny Anakin Skywalker and his mother, he goes on about how the Force is like, crazy strong with Anakin or whatever, and then asks his mother about Anakin's dad. Shmi Skywalker is pretty clear in her answer: There isn't a father. She was impregnated by the Force.

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Why did Vader not recognize Leia?

The short answer is that creator George Lucas had no idea Leia would end up becoming Darth Vader's daughter.

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Why was Padmé's marriage forbidden?

The marriage, witnessed by the droids C-3PO and R2-D2, was kept secret due to Amidala's place as a prominent Senator in the Galactic Republic and because of Skywalker's membership in the Jedi Order; the Jedi Code prevented Jedi from falling in love and forming attachments such as marriage.

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How much older was Padmé than Anakin?

Padmé was born in the year 46 BBY on Naboo, and Anakin was born five years later, in the year 41 BBY. That makes Padmé five years older than Anakin.

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Why are Jedi forbidden to marry?

In the Jedi Order, emotional attachment and possession were forbidden because it was believed they could lead to jealousy and fear of loss, and ultimately the dark side of the Force; for that reason, Jedi were not allowed to marry.

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Did they make Padmé look pregnant at her funeral?

Overview. After her death in childbirth on Polis Massa, Amidala's body was returned to Naboo for the proper funeral rites. In order to hide the fact that Amidala's twins survived, her body was prepared to still appear pregnant.

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What was Padmé dying of?

How did Padme die in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith? Originally Answered: How did Padme die? Padme Amidala's official cause of death was that she lost the will to leave, despite the fact that she was perfectly healthy.

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How did Padmé have 2 kids?

How did Padmé have two kids? She secretly marries Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight, then later dies while giving birth to twins Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.

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Did Padmé have kids with Anakin?

Anakin is married to Padmé Amidala Naberrie, the former Queen of Naboo, who later became an outspoken senator in the Galactic Senate; their wedding is kept secret as the Jedi Code forbids attachments. Anakin and Padmé have two children together: they are named Luke and Leia.

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Who was Padmé first love?

Palo Jemabie was a human male from Naboo. As a teenager, he was involved in the Legislative Youth Program alongside Padmé Amidala, with whom he fell in love.

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How old is Anakin when he dies?

Anakin Skywalker lived an adventurous life in his early years and then became more menacing in his middle age, ultimately dying in his mid-40s.

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What does Padmé say before she dies?

But amazingly, right before she passes away, Padme tells Obi-Wan, "There is good in him.

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How old was Padmé when she died?

The age difference between Anakin and Padmé was ultimately immaterial, given that Padmé's death at the end of the Star Wars prequels brings an end to her story at just 27 years old. She spent her final moments giving birth to Luke and Leia before losing the will to live.

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Who did Padmé get pregnant with?

Senator Padmé Amidala of the planet Naboo became pregnant during the Clone Wars with her husband, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, as the father. She gave birth to twins, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.

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Why is love forbidden for a Jedi?

This is the most well-known of the Jedi rules. Love leads to attachment and attachment leads to strong emotions, which are the path to the Dark Side of the Force. Because of this, Jedi are forbidden to fall in love. This, of course, doesn't stop Anakin Skywalker from falling in love with Padmé.

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Who was Padmé's lover?

When the Jedi Council suspected the InterGalactic Banking Clan of having direct ties to the Separatists, they recruited Padme to investigate her colleague and former lover, Senator Rush Clovis of Scipio.

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Does 3rd sister become a Jedi?

Before she became a Jedi hunter, she had possession of a droid. However, it was taken away from her, like many of her past belongings and acquaintances. During her time as an Inquisitor, the Third Sister wore black armor with a cape, and wielded a red-bladed Inquisitor lightsaber.

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How was Leia tortured in a new hope?

Leia's ordeal. In the rough draft of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Darth Vader tortures Princess Leia with powerful electroshocks. In the incarnation of the second draft of A New Hope, Leia is replaced by Deak Starkiller, the brother of Luke Starkiller (who would become Luke Skywalker in later drafts).

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Who was Leia pretending to be?

Affiliation(s)

Boushh was a male Ubese from Uba IV who worked as a bounty hunter. Following his little-known demise at the hands of the Black Sun crime syndicate, Princess Leia Organa impersonated him in order to infiltrate Jabba's Palace and free Han Solo.

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