PRINCESS LEIA AND THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION?

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Princess Leia was brought up in a noble household in a galaxy far, far away. But she dedicated herself to the downfall of the established regime, by force if necessary.

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To most of us she is most famous for her iconic hair style. The twin ‘cinnamon bun’ look is handy for keeping your ears warm on chilly planets like Hoth.

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In 1977, George Lucas was on the hunt for a distinctive look for Leia. He was inspired by Mexican fashions in the early 20th Century, but women there mostly wore their hair long.

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Except for Clara de la Rocha. She was a revolutionary hero and guerilla fighter who became a colonel during the 1910 Mexican Revolution and fought in several battles.