Alternative Star Wars Saga
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Shmi
File:Shmi.jpg
Physical description
Species

Human[1]

Gender

Female[1]

Hair color

Brown[1]

Eye color

Green[1]

Real-world information
Timeline

Rise of the Empire era[1]

Portrayed by

Rose Byrne[1]

Shmi was the mother of Michael Lars. She knew Luke Lars, a moisture farmer on Tatooine. In 44 BBY, Shmi gave birth to her son, though she died sometime thereafter. Michael was left in the care of Luke, as well as Luke's son Owen.[1]

Behind the scenes[]

Shmi is a character developed by author Brandon Rhea for the novel Star Wars: Episode I - The Chosen One. The character, portrayed by Rose Byrne,[1] is based on the canon character Shmi Skywalker Lars, who was portrayed by Pernilla August in the films Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menance and Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.[2]

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