"Leia was long our female hero of the Star Wars movies, and with The Force Awakens, we finally got Rey as the ultimate role model. To be honest, I wasn't expecting anyone to be an even more exciting female character in this franchise. Then we met Admiral Holdo, played by Laura Dern. I admit, I was a little put off by her overly-fancy hair and gown — why wasn't she dressed more utilitarian?! But as she shows her strategy for defeating the First Order, patiently, calmly, and with restraint, I fell in love (I also enjoyed every second of her shooting down Poe's impulsive whims). This goddess — handpicked by Leia — would be the one to carry on her legacy. She may be less 'fun' than someone like Poe who wants to blow literally everything up, but I really appreciate that we get a character worthy of so much respect." — Shannon Vestal Robson, Director, Celebrity and Entertainment
