Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith” ― a role that earned him much ire from the “Star Wars” fandom ― said it was important to remember that internet bullies don’t speak for everyone.
“Don’t take it too seriously because unfortunately, those are the ones that make the most noise,” Christensen told Entertainment Tonight. “But the majority of the people don’t feel that way, so keep that in mind.”
Tran, who played Rose Tico in the 2017 film, was the first woman of color to have a leading role in a “Star Wars” movie. For months, she received an onslaught of online attacks, including one incident where a page on a “Star Wars”-oriented Wookieepedia website was changed to include a racist description of her character.
Tran is the first woman of color to have a leading role in a "Star Wars" movie. (Photo: 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd)
“It wasn’t their words, it’s that I started to believe them,” she wrote. “Their words seemed to confirm what growing up as a woman and a person of color already taught me: that I belonged in margins and spaces valid only as a minor character in their lives and stories.”
Tran wasn’t the first “Star Wars” actor to face abuse from fans. In July, Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in the “Star Wars” prequels, said that he almost killed himself over the backlash to his character.
20 years next year I faced a media backlash that still affects my career today. This was the place I almost ended my life. It’s still hard to talk about. I survived and now this little guy is my gift for survival. Would this be a good story for my solo show? Lemme know. pic.twitter.com/NvVnImoJ7N
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Actress Natalie Portman attends the 'Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones' New York City Premiere on May 12, 2002 at Tribeca Arts Center in New York City.
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Imperial Stormtroopers and Billy Dee Williams during 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of The Sith' Premiere to Benefit Artists for a New South Africa Charity - Arrivals at Mann's Village Theater in Westwood, CA, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
Bai Ling during 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of The Sith' Premiere to Benefit Artists for a New South Africa Charity - Arrivals at Mann's Village Theater in Westwood, CA, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
Chewbacca and Roma Maffia during 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of The Sith' Premiere to Benefit Artists for a New South Africa Charity - Arrivals at Mann's Village Theater in Westwood, CA, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
WESTWOOD , CA - MAY 12: Actress CCH Pounder arrives with Darth Vader to the 'Star Wars Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith' Los Angeles Premiere at the Mann Village Theatre on May 12, 2005 in Westwood, California. The premiere benefits the charity Artists for a New South Africa and its comprehensive, ground-breaking program for South African children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Darth Vader and Imperial Stormtroopers during "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of The Sith" Premiere to Benefit Artists for a New South Africa Charity - Arrivals at Mann's Village Theater in Westwood, California, United States.
Actors Samuel L. Jackson (left) and Liam Neeson pose with Chewbacca at the premiere of "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge Of The Sith," at the Ziegfeld Theater on May 12, 2005 in New York City.
Actor Mark Hamill and Darth Vader arrive at the "Star Wars Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith" Los Angeles Premiere at the Mann Village Theatre on May 12, 2005 in Westwood, California. The premiere benefits the charity Artists for a New South Africa and its comprehensive, ground-breaking program for South African children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
Katie Lohmann during "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of The Sith" Premiere to Benefit Artists for a New South Africa Charity, 2005, at Mann's Village Theater in Westwood, CA, United States.
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