Star Wars Legends Mark Hamill and Natalie Portman Meet for the First Time at 2024 Golden Globes
Despite their on-screen familial relationship in the Star Wars franchise, the actors had never met in person until the awards ceremony.
- Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, finally met Natalie Portman, who played his character's mother Padme Amidala, in person at the 2024 Golden Globes.
- Despite both being major parts of the Star Wars franchise, the two actors had never met before due to their characters existing in different timelines within the series.
- Hamill revealed in 2018 that he had never met Portman, sparking surprise among fans.
- The meeting was celebrated by fans, with Hamill sharing a photo of the encounter on social media.
- Portman was at the Golden Globes as a nominee for her movie May December, while Hamill presented the award for a new category, cinematic box office achievement.