Apr 1, 2026 15 min

2 - 2 - The Slave Leia Bikini

from Who Shot First? A Star Wars Controversy Podcast Hosted by Alex

I am back with both sides of the argument on if Leia's Bikini in Return of the Jedi was empowering or exploitative. And unsurpisingly, Carrie Fisher comes down on both sides. How does that work? Find out in the episode! https://allmylinks.com/whoshotfirstswpod https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/05/slave-leia-controversy-star-wars-objectification https://fangirlblog.com/2011/07/slave-leia-empower-women/ https://movieweb.com/star-wars-bloodlines-princess-leia-slave-huttslayer/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/carrie-fisher-slave-leia-costume-959475/

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