Mark Hamill has finally met his ‘Star Wars’ mother Natalie Portman in person

Hope was reignited as Mark Hamill and Natalie Portman, who portrayed mother and son in the Star Wars saga, finally crossed paths after years of separation on screen. Portman famously portrayed Padmé Amidala, the mother of Luke Skywalker, played by Hamill.

Despite their familial ties in the Star Wars universe, the characters never shared the screen due to the trilogy’s timeline and storyline. However, at the recent Golden Globe Awards, Hamill and Portman had their long-awaited reunion.

Hamill took to social media to share the heartwarming moment, captioning a post with, “Now I have finally met my ‘mother’.” Their paths in the Star Wars saga were parallel yet distinct, with Hamill starring in the original trilogy alongside Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, while Portman featured in the prequel trilogy set years before.

While Hamill reprised his role as Luke Skywalker in the sequel trilogy, Portman’s character met her fate in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Despite this, Portman expressed openness to returning to the franchise, reflecting on her experience of working in a digitally enhanced environment during the prequels.

As fans eagerly anticipate any potential cameos or future appearances, the reunion between Hamill and Portman served as a nostalgic moment, reminding us of the enduring legacy of the Star Wars saga.