

But, one aspect of the relationship that is often discussed is the age gap between them. Their tragic love story is at the heart of the prequels, even if the execution of the arc and the chemistry between Portman and Hayden Christensen didn't always work. This crush didn't stop there, as Anakin was still infatuated with Padmé when they crossed paths again a decade later. The Queen of Naboo first met Anakin during a trip to Tatooine, and it didn't take long for Anakin to become enchanted by her.
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The relationship between Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker is essential to Star Wars, but how old are they compared to one another during the prequels? While audiences were already familiar with Anakin before the prequels came out, George Lucas' second Star Wars trilogy introduced everyone to his childhood crush and future secret wife Padmé, played by Natalie Portman in all three films.
