During the Clone Wars inStar Wars,Ahsoka Tanohad close relationships with both her master,Anakin Skywalker, and his wife,Padmé Amidala- but how much did Ahsoka know about their romantic relationship? Having spent so much time with the pair, we can infer that Ahsoka knew about the secret romantic relationship between Anakin and Padmé. However, byStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith,Ahsoka had been sent to theSiege of Mandaloreafter being cast out of the Jedi Order, while Anakin made his way back to Coruscant, where he received the big news.
When Padmé revealed to Anakin that she was pregnant,Order 66was only days away. With that in mind, Ahsoka was unaware of the pregnancy, as she was still on Mandalore. After Order 66 transpired, Padmé gave birth to the twins and died shortly afterward. She was then taken back to her homeworld of Naboo for her funeral, and actions were taken to ensure nobody suspected that Padmé had given birth. While Ahsoka was at her funeral, as seen inTales of the Jedi, she came across another friend who knew she had just given birth.
Established during Tales of the Jedi and the Ahsoka novel
Bail Organa was with Padmé when she gave birth and was present at her funeral as well. There, Bail offers Ahsoka a comlink, which she reluctantly takes. After that, Ahsoka goes to a small farming settlement, where she battles anImperial Inquisitor. After saving the survivors of his rampage, she contacts Bail, and he asks her to become involved with theRebel Alliance. Similarly, in theAhsokanovel, Ahsoka flees from the planet Radaa and comes across Bail, and after she’s returned to save the people there, she agrees to join the Rebel Alliance.
Bail Organa: “There’s nothing you could have done, for either of them. Why risk (coming here)?”
Ahsoka Tano: “She was my friend.”
— Tales of the Jedi episode 6, “Resolve”
On both occasions,Bail never mentions the recently born Leia to Ahsoka. She is wholly omitted inTales of the Jedi, although there are scenes in the novel where Bail interacts with his newly adopted daughter. He keeps an eye on her, hoping she doesn’t develop the same powers as her father, out of fear of being hunted down by the Empire. Either way, both stories show that Bail is not interested in revealing the secret about Padmé having a daughter and that he is raising her with his wife.
It’s Unlikely Bail Revealed The Truth About Leia To Ahsoka
It wouldn’t have helped anyone
After adopting Leia as his daughter, Bail Organa’s top priority was keeping Leia’s true heritage a secret. When Yoda, Obi-Wan, and Bail gathered after Padmé’s death, they prioritized ensuring the children would not be discovered by the Sith. If Bail had gotten anyone else involved, it would have increased the risk of her discovery. Obi-Wan already knew, and he had to rescue her on Bail Organa’s behalf. Getting Ahsoka involved could have further complicated things, and it wouldn’t have helped anyone else, especially Leia.
Did Luke Tell Ahsoka About Leia?
This would depend on Leia
Ahsoka’s time asFulcrumlasted from 19 BBY until 3 BBY, when she first appeared inStar Wars Rebels. It would bearound 9 ABY when she comes into contact with Luke Skywalker duringThe Book of Boba Fett.A lot about their interaction is still unknown, particularly how and when they met. Within that time, Ahsoka toldDin Djarinthat she was a friend of the Skywalker family. She talked to Luke about his father, indicating that she also discussed his mother with him.
But would Luke have discussed his sister with Ahsoka? Probably not; in a situation like this,Luke would probably have to ask Leia if she was okay with him sharing the secrets of their heritage, since it would allow another person to learn the secret of Leia’s true parentage. It would also have to be assumed that Luke would be comfortable sharing that he has a secret sister. Still, Leia’s answer to Luke would definitely dictate whether he told Ahsoka or not.
Ahsoka Is More An Heir To The Skywalker Legacy Than Luke, Leia, or Rey
Rey may be the heir to the Skywalker name after the death of Luke and Leia, but Ahsoka arguably has a stronger Skywalker connection than any of them.
Leia’s true heritage was one of the biggest secrets during the Empire’s reign. If Bail Organa had revealed this secret to more people, it would have jeopardized Leia’s life. He had already taken a risk when he asked Obi-Wan to save her inObi-WanKenobi. After that, it would make sense that Bail wanted keep his deepest secret close to his chest. This is why it is unlikely that Ahsokaever knew that Leia was the daughter of Padmé and Anakin. That said, if they ever were to meet on-screen inStar Wars, it would be surreal to see.
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