Anna Daniels
“My favorite thing about Star Wars is the fans,” Eckstein says, putting it plainly. “The fans of Star Wars have changed my life, truly. I have so many lifelong friends now that I met because they were Star Wars fans.”
Eckstein admits that there’s a side of the Star Wars community that can be undeniably toxic, she dismisses it as a small, albeit vocal, minority. “The majority of fans are wonderful. The majority of fans are just making this world a better place,” she says. Eckstein cites groups like the 501st Legion, the Droid Builders, and the Mando Mercs – who build their own screen-accurate costumes and props and spend plenty of time volunteering for charity — as an example.
“I’ve been the benefactor of some of that help, me and my family,” Eckstein continues. “I mean, I had a nephew in the hospital and it was his birthday. The 501st showed up and made his birthday special while he was in the hospital. That’s who Star Wars fans are. They’re people that just give, and selflessly give.”
According to Eckstein, fans like those aren’t just giving back to the community — they’re also honoring the spirit of Star Wars itself. “Dave Filoni taught me that the sign of a true Jedi is someone who is selfless,” she says, before adding, “It’s something I’m grateful for because they have truly changed my life.”
“I’m forever a different person because I became the voice of Ahsoka Tano,” she concludes. “Star Wars fans make my life that more special, and I’m forever grateful to our Star Wars community.”
Written by: Looper
