As the series wraps up its final four episodes, Nerdist had the chance to chat with Eckstein about the legacy of Ahsoka Tano, how the character inspired her own philanthropic work and her new Little Golden Book I Am Padawan, and more. It’s been a dreamlike ride for the actress, who is back again for the final season of The Clone Wars, the show that first welcomed Ahsoka into our hearts. Eckstein first came to the role in 2006, and has spent the last 14 years championing Ahsoka. She’s now one of the most beloved characters in the franchise, with whole movements-like Ahsoka Lives Day, held at every Star Wars Celebration-sprouting around her, there to rally and catch the fans who need her most.Īt the center of it all is Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano, but more than that, the heart and spirit of the character.

Though initially met with backlash, Ahsoka’s prosperity, hope, and anguish changed the tide. We’ve watched her grow from naive but headstrong child to a women hardened by grief and war.Īs Ahsoka grew, so did the fandom around her. We were at her side when the Jedi Order excommunicated her under false pretenses when she learned of the tragic new identity of her master Anakin Skywalker and when the World Between Worlds altered her fate.

From The Clone Wars to Rebels, we’ve followed her triumphs and heartaches. It’s hard to think of a Star Wars character with an arc as meaningful as Ahsoka Tano.

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