"Ahsoka Has Absolutely Changed Me": Ashley Eckstein On How The "Star Wars" Role Transformed Her Life
"Ahsoka Has Absolutely Changed Me": Ashley Eckstein On How The "Star Wars" Role Transformed Her Life
Andrew FirrioloMon, May 4, 2026 at 11:46 AM UTC
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When Ashley Eckstein first voiced Ahsoka in 2008, she had no idea the journey it would take her on.
Disney / Via Everett CollectionAshley loved seeing a female Jedi getting some time in the spotlight.
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Disney / Via Everett CollectionAshley accidentally challenged Dave Filoni in her audition — and it landed her the role.
Her Universe / Via Triple 7 Public Relations, LLCMatt Lanter and Ashley are basically Anakin and Ahsoka in real life.
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The Clone Wars cast still feels like family.
Mat Hayward / Via GettyWhen filming fight sequences, Ashley used a pencil as a fake lightsaber.
Disney / Via Everett Collection
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Ahsoka's dramatic confrontation with Vader was one of Ashley's most emotional scenes to record.
Disney / Via Star Wars: RebelsAshley's fashion brand Her Universe became one of Comic Con’s biggest events.
Mark Edwards / Via Triple 7 Public Relations, LLCAshley’s upcoming romance novel includes Ahsoka easter eggs.
Ashley Eckstein
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Ahsoka changed Ashley’s life forever.
Eric Charbonneau / Via GettyThank you, Ashley! Such a treat to hear your memories of Ahsoka.
Keep up with Ashley on Instagram, @ashleyeckstein, and @heruniverse. You can pre-order Ashley's upcoming book, Lucky 22, here.
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