There's no denying that Princess Leia had some memorable looks in Star Wars but nothing is more iconic than her Return of the Jedi costume which is often referred to by fans as her "Slave Leia" look. Now, in case you didn't know, one artist was responsible for bringing it to life but nearly four decades after the release of Episode VI, she's still fighting to be credited for its creation.
Artist Marilee Heyer reveals that she's yet to be given credit by Lucasfilm for helping create the iconic Leia look which has been used in several Star Wars media since its big screen debut in 1983. Speaking with SFGate, the artist and illustrator opened up about her struggles acknowledgment and how she wants Leia's Return of the Jedi appearance to become part of her legacy which quite frankly is a fairly reasonable request.
She said: "I would like to be remembered if this is my legacy. If this is what I’m most noted for, I want to make sure I’m getting credited when I’m no longer around. I view my artwork like my children. You have to be able to send them out and give them the tools they need to fight."
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As it stands, Lucasfilm has yet to address the matter but it's a no-brainer for them to give Heyer some recognition, especially considering Slave Leia is one of the most popular iterations of Carrie Fisher's character. Hopefully, both parties will be able to sort things out.
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