How Playing Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Ahsoka Tano Changed Ashley Eckstein's Career

Ashley Eckstein reflects on her transformation from Disney Star to Star Wars: The Clone Wars character, Ahsoka Tano, and how that all of that blossomed into an inspiring Star Wars collaboration.
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[@Amir-fm8tg]

Snips, you didn't tell me your dad worked at Disney.

[@kislayparashar]

It's treason then

[@nicolassanchez9803]

Lies!! Deception!!

[@reinerbraun2192]

Dew it!

[@carlosrob8423]

Liar

[@derpynerdy6294]

Liar!

[@YourDadYoda]

To me, she is the only person who can play Ahsoka perfectly. One of the best characters in all of Star Wars.

[@Eagle0watch7dv]

Not to be a killjoy, but she can't play Ahsoka live screen because she doesn't fit Ahsoka's physical appearance. Rosario Dawson looks exactly like Ahsoka, skin tone, physical size, beauty and everything, not mention she's done a lot of martial arts scenes before. I doubt Ashley Eckstein is in shape enough to do fight scenes. Rosario Dawson is also in her early 40's which is exactly the age Ahsoka is suppose to be when she makes an appearance on "The Mandalorian". Remember Rosario Dawson is also a seasoned actress that might be able to even pull off a decent Ashoka voice and make everyone proud. BTW Rosario Dawson is also a huge Star Wars geek and has already said she's been following Ahsoka since the very beginning because she was very much into the women's movement etc.... and fell in love with Ahsoka's character.

[@phoenixjackson4476]

Eaglewatch7dv dude I’m pretty sure he just meant voice wise like nobody else could play her voice😂

[@silvercrystal13]

@@Eagle0watch7dv they will probably just voice her over, that's what they did with Maul in Solo

[@ChristopherM720]

The physical makeup of Ashoka is irrelevant...her voice is 90% of her character. Let Rosario play the role, but if she can't sound like Ashley...dub it.

[@turtleislandlac1490]

Terrible actor. No depth at all to her voice acting.

[@colin369]

2008: Ahsoka is introduced. There is some negativity because the perception is that she's a token teenage character to appeal to the 10-14 audience. 2020: Ahsoka is one of the most beloved characters in the canon by pretty much everyone who's watched The Clone Wars because she was written well and we were able to watch her fail and grow. Ok now do Rey.

[@kingmonde]

@Jarred Bodine I blame the writing and directing. The characters were poor, but the stories they were in were worse.

[@ethanpow6853]

Rey is no ahsoka .Simple 😂.

[@baconsir1159]

The problem is they're annoying in different ways. Ahsoka kept fucking up and acting snarky while in the wrong, which _is_ annoying but makes for the perfect launchpad for character growth. It's literally the start of the hero's journey. Rey is put on a pedestal as hyper-competent and infallible despite never having earned it. Where would you even go from there? I guess you can tear her down and make her totally inconsistent with what she's been up to this point? Make the audience feel bad for her? That's all I can really think of, but I really doubt that would work.

[@johnjamesedwards3349]

Ahsoka > Rey

[@ARandomSpace]

Actually, I found a small anti-Ahsoka channel.

[@akanthony100]

When you close ur eyes, Ashoka is talking about how she got the role of Ashley

[@sytzedantuma3431]

im not looking at the screen, just listening

[@ARandomSpace]

Yup. She's been disguising herself as Ashley through the Force, and is voice acting for herself.

[@CaptainLegionary]

Wow, yeah

[@autumngottlieb3071]

Holy shit, you're right.

[@Redfivee]

Ashley is the SW ambassador it needs but doesn’t deserve,she’s too special.

[@jonkeevose498]

like your Harvey Dent reference there

[@Christopher-ew7jw]

I just started watching Ashley’s interviews today and she is everything Kathleen Kennedy wishes she could be.

[@Christopher-ew7jw]

Also, if you have seen the rewrite of the sequel trilogy, we’re trying to get a group together to animate it. Feel feee to join/promote the discord: discord.gg/QByKWQB

[@rubenhernandez470]

So true. Thank you Ashley

[@dcchaos6409]

Christopher Kapic wait someone rewrote to sequels?? Give me a link plz

[@twstf8905]

Ahsoka DEFINITELY earned her "credibility" with the Star Wars fandom, especially the more hardcore fans. Now, even I get goosebumps when I see new Ahsoka episodes, on Rebels and the Clone Wars series. She's become JUST as iconic and essential to the Star Wars lore as ANY other character. And the world is a better place with her and Ashley Eckstein in it. 👍😊

[@keplerthe3399]

Did you see her on Star Wars Theories podcast? Ashley seems like such a kind person, and i cannot imagine Star Wars without Ahsoka at this point in time.

[@briannaapling495]

Seeing her in Rebels made me cry. Her battle with Vader when she confirms who he is will always break me.

[@twstf8905]

@@briannaapling495 And I can watch the clip of her beating the snot out of those two Inquisitors over and over until the end of time lol too!

[@thecalmclone2813]

They really need to make a series about ahsoka between clone wars and rebels

[@ar1sm70]

Very well put, she is definitely the best written character in my opinion! I can no longer imagine the Star Wars universe without her, that's for sure.

[@tobeymaguire2657]

Guys! This woman sounds just like ahsoka!

[@IGotsBadFeeling]

Ahsoka became a voice actor after she left the jedi order.

[@Alex-eu3eh]

@@IGotsBadFeeling nah she thought it was better to become friends with some cheap bitches then left them in 2k credit debt

[@thecalmclone2813]

Its so weird

[@maxusthebeast]

@eedd sdsd Millions of families suffer every year!

[@lukethompson64]

dude holy crap you’re right. thought it was general grievous at first but then i saw your comment

[@TheYAyaLady]

I loved Ashoka from the beginning. “Sky guy” day 1.

[@SpeedDemonPowerage98]

Yaya’s Living she even made the clones laugh.

[@ieuanhunt552]

I didn't like her in the movie. By the time I got to season two I surprised myself by how much she had grown on me.

[@frednone]

I had given up on Star Wars, Ashoka pulled me back in.

[@tigermaximus8003]

she sounds so adorable. when she speaks.

[@Imskyhighy]

She was a great character because she grew as a character. You didn’t like her at first because of her decision but you grow to like her over time.

[@rvhw3466]

No character has earned the love and respect of Star Wars fans more then ahsoka

[@jeffburnham6611]

I would argue that Mark Hamill has definitely earned the love and respect of the fans. He has been there from the very start, and continues to be a voice against the bad direction LucasFilms has taken since Kathleen Kennedy took over as president of the company and turned what was a science fiction fantasy based idea into a platform for social justice.

[@TheGW923]

Jeff Burnham He said character not actor.

[@thespaceman9465]

Not really but ok simps

[@dontjudge2205]

@@thespaceman9465 so because she's a girl sw fans are simps?

[@etriganthedemon666]

@Not Yet definitely love that guy, fight me

[@Digital111]

Spoilers on this comment: I remember hating Ahsoka so much back when the Clone Wars film came out.. then years later crying my eyes out when she left the order and again when she met Vader...

[@raddersbiggestfan735]

It's been years, that's no longer a spoiler

[@texasnewb2942]

Oops maybe my profile pics been a spoiler all these years since Rebels season 2 lol jkjk

[@Cookberg]

Same af

[@isaacanest3534]

Big facts

[@drag1201]

Same

[@adityaharathi9399]

Rex and Ashoka paying their respects at the graves of the clones who were their friends was sad especially when it stops at Jesse’s helmet. I grew up with this show and seeing Rex and Jesse be torn apart as brothers thanks to order 66 was sad.

[@DesolationAngel101]

Fun Fact: When they styled Ahsoka for Rebels, they changed her facial features slightly to more closely resemble Ashley. Have a look at the thumbnail and compare the noses, chins and foreheads.

[@scoutbricks4603]

True

[@MerchantrRe4]

And honestly, she looks more cute than in Clone Wars

[@ADmillionaire]

U know most fans start liking her by the 2nd or 3rd season but as soon i saw her in season 1 i liked her right then and there i can admit.

[@EvilSnips]

Same here :) I didn't watch the movie till after, but I liked her from the first episode.

[@Paradox_Edits]

EvilSnips she wasn’t in the first episode....

[@pinklemoade4779]

me too I loved her from the start.

[@EvilSnips]

@@Paradox_Edits Second episode, but I meant first episode she was in. Also Pinklemoade I love ur pfp

[@AhsokaTanoTheWhite]

From the moment I saw her in the movie, loved her. She was much better than Starkiller. She had flaws, weaknesses and an actual character.

[@tigerstorm6622]

I remember disliking Ahsoka when she first appeared in the Clone Wars. Now a days? I can’t imagine the show without her. If Ahsoka ever gets a live action appearance, that will be amazing

[@BlueElkBlue]

she will in the next season of Mandalorian

[@Olochgu]

@@BlueElkBlue still just a rumor

[@bangobuck8722]

Olochgu It’s all but confirmed at this point

[@raulrubio4425]

Olochgu it’s confirmed Rosario Dawson is playing her

[@masonworker2670]

IHitWhites12 no, she even comes back later in Rebels

[@cfwtalks]

"You don’t have to carry a sword to be powerful. Some leaders’ strength is inspiring greatness in others." -Ahsoka Tano- Ashley Eckstein

[@PaulMLink]

K Kennedy: were having our first female-led star wars trilogy Ahsoka: am i a joke to you??

[@turtleislandlac1490]

The Clone Wars isn't a trilogy.

[@cd8467]

wh...what do you think *trilogy* means exactly?

[@GeneralG1810]

@@turtleislandlac1490 You're right its a series that lasted much longer than a trilogy imagine if Kennedy was in charge it would have died after the first season

[@thekingofsevens7358]

Also CW wasn’t really a female led series since asoka wasn’t the only main character

[@skar8009]

@@turtleislandlac1490 I mean who cares? first female lead in a trilogy, a tv show, cartoon, short, what matters is who earned that role first.

[@8bitwarrior037]

Anybody else just close their eyes and imagine it's Ahsoka that's talking😂

[@Jaxonhandle]

8bitwarrior03 omg I’m laughing so much

[@thecalmclone2813]

imagine if a fan of clone wars who was blind listened to the video

[@fireplushy9054]

I was looking for this exact comment.

[@ziggiskopic2162]

Dude, actually

[@TheAserghui]

I don't have to close my eyes to hear it!

[@kaiden2003]

Ahsoka is a better character than Rey. Just saying.

[@chand911]

That's what this video is about, pitting one female character against another. Well done.

[@bub-games]

Ahsoka is definitely written better than Rey ever was.

[@Erikthedood]

Attacking one character to prop another up is always a shitty thing to do. Why not just say you like the character of Ashoka other than to throw shit at people man.

[@codyyarbrough9514]

They hated Jesus because he told them the truth...

[@thinkinginsidethebox6552]

Disney isn't what they used to be.

[@ZARONUS]

Ashley Eckstein is perfect for Ahsoka Tano. NO ONE can replace her voice. It’s heartwarming to see how voicing Ahsoka Tano has helped her with her career and the creation of Her Universe. Thank you so much for voicing Ahsoka Tano, Ashley Eckstein 😊🙏 May the Force be with you forever

[@milliemellifluous2642]

She started Her Universe?...I found another reason i love this woman.

[@michaelrunk8593]

Ashoka is by far my favorit character. Ashley brought the character to life. No matter who they cast as Ashoka you will always be Ashoka to me.

[@RunningMan-9905]

Same

[@brettzky183]

Michael Runk I hope she does Voice Over for Rosario Dawson

[@ironfromicey8700]

Yeah for me to, but we most Except the other one. Not just hate her because she isn't Ashley.

[@starpetalarts6668]

@@brettzky183 That's kind of how I wanted them to do Joker in Suicide Squad & Birds of Prey but with Mark Hamill.

[@derpynerdy6294]

Same with spelling

[@jone2836]

It is so sad that people hate the actors, who play or speak a character they don't like. You are amazing Ashley!

[@bangobuck8722]

Jone 2 Everybody likes Ahsoka and Ashley

[@izilladkilla]

@@bangobuck8722 Back when the movie and first couple seasons came out, Ahsoka got a lot of negative backlash because most people found her annoying. It wasn't until Season 3 (where she got true development) that she became a fan-favorite character.

[@Mark_Aaron]

It always saddens me to see actors get hate for the characters they play. Its like the poor girl who played Rose in The Last Jedi. The character was terrible but that's not the actors fault and she does not deserve any hate in any way for it. She did the job she was told to do.

[@thecalmclone2813]

Mark Aaronson I agree, unless the actor acted badly they should not be given backlash for something that they don’t control

[@adamhogan5442]

@Pascal483 no that's not true there should be some back lash what if one guy said nothing through out the entire movie and just stared blankly at things and he's the main character can you not tell him he didn't do well

[@codyvaldez7335]

When I first saw Ahsoka come out I immediately liked her. I always liked her little attitude but as she grew older, she became a badass and I loved the character so much. When my family had gotten a new dog we named her Ahsoka, that’s how much my family loves the character.

[@MerchantrRe4]

I've just started watching the Clone Wars, and right from the get go, i personally loved the nicknames, i chuckled at Skyguy and Artooie, because we've done that when we where around that age

[@jedironin380]

Ahsoka was the dog's name! 😆

[@jedironin380]

@@MerchantrRe4 Okay "Snips." ;)

[@kevinzhang6623]

That's fucking genius, I just had an epiphany, if I have another dog I'll name it Snips 😌

[@00Mindi00]

I never had any hate for Ahsoka, so I must be one of the rare ones. Instead I was like "what? Anakin has a PADAWAN?!" and I just wanted to see where this went. And now look a decade later, Ahsoka has become one of the biggest and most loved characters in the Star Wars universe. Ashley is a fucking LEGEND, and I absolutely LOVE how she's brought the ladies scene in Star Wars bigtime cred.

[@the_irish_captain7567]

I was thinking the same thing when Clone Wars first came out. I thought Ahsoka's attitude and sarcastic remarks so funny between her and "SkyGuy". I have really enjoyed this character since day one. It is really awesome what Ashley is doing for the female fandom and making females feel more included in the science fiction world.

[@jonathanshaw9704]

Seeing Ahsoka is like seeing an old friend. If you think about it, an entire generation of Star Wars fans grew up with her. You felt like you were learning the ways of the Force with her ya know. It also helps that Ashley Eckstein is just a fantastic person. Whenever she smiles, you smile too.

[@afriendofepicproportions]

'And she was a good friend'

[@guinnessman1965]

There were three characters I was drawn to in The Clone Wars, Asajj Ventress, Captain Rex, and the Best character in all of Star Wars, Ahsoka Tano. There was never a doubt about her character. It was that fact that we knew of all the other characters and their outcomes, but those 3 gave us full story arcs where we don't know what was going to happen to them. And being apart of Ahsoka's story has endeared her to my heart. I don't see an animated character, I see a living person. Strange how Great Character development can do that.

[@GoldenDragonMonkey]

Hell for me and everyone else that were in middle school when Clone Wars started, we literally grew up alongside Ahsoka. And now here we are all fully grown with her watching her go on this journey

[@Uncleanwiener1231]

Gold Wing nah anakin and obi wan are better characters but Ashoka is rlly good too

[@texasnewb2942]

@@GoldenDragonMonkey I was in the 3rd grade when this all started 👌 Memories. Ben 10 and ATLA were my other faves back then. Pure nostalgia.

[@JohnArden4444]

@@texasnewb2942 indeed, those old days

[@JohnArden4444]

I love asajj ventress. It's just sad that Ventress and quinlan vos arc never made it.

[@GerdionXT]

I like that Ashley is so humble in real life. She really "fit" to Ahsoka in so many ways. To be honest I started watching SW CW for Maul and Ahsoka. At that time 5TH seasons was already releases. Ashley may the Force be with You...always.

[@Spongette]

Oh she definitely earned it. That journey of her as an actor and the journey of Ahsoka... I am so grateful the final arc of the clone wars animation was dedicated to her and Rex. Couldn't have wished for more. It really felt as an homage to what the Clone wars meant to me, it was heartwrenching but so statisfying.

[@christianv7177]

Jake Lloyd, Hayden Christensen, Ahmed Best, Ashley Eckstein: all the fan favorites get hated on by a vocal minority at first, it's like an unfortunate rite of passage for amazing Star Wars actors

[@S-N7]

Unfortunately, Jake Lloyd got the worse of it and he's currently sitting around in a mental asylum while diagnosed with schizophrenia over decades of psychological abuse from heartless dumb asses. Which makes me sad about him :(

[@brafshsyt]

Ser-N7-Specialist Very sad how toxic and aggressive the SW fandom can be

[@idontneedthis66]

@@S-N7 Schizophrenia isn't caused by emotional abuse. But I agree, Jake got too much hate over nothing really. I feel for him

[@ethanlam4706]

Kelly Marie tran too. Sad how she’s the latest one, showing how nothing’s changed

[@gumfireparalax1371]

@@idontneedthis66 Yes, but his overall condition was severely worsened by it all.

[@Lovelessvalentine66]

And then she went on to be one of the most loved starwars characters ever.

[@tylergarrett7572]

Sucks that didn’t happen with Jar Jar. If the Darth Jar Jar theory is true and George Lucas were allowed to let that concept materialize over time (like Filoni built Ahsoka over time,) people would’ve come to appreciate the character creativity and mythical allegory behind the character more. Then they probably would’ve learned to appreciate the differences between them and Lucas instead of stubbornly scorning him for these beautiful qualities.

[@Lovelessvalentine66]

Oh god disney is going to jar jar ashoka.

[@georgecampbell9638]

@@Lovelessvalentine66 don’t jinx it. They won’t do that. They need anything available to keep the broken franchise alive or dead so people will pay more money

[@patrikgajcevic8123]

@@tylergarrett7572 Darth Jar Jar was a meme lmao it was never serious

[@lewiswilson3224]

@@patrikgajcevic8123 it’s very serious 😂

[@ryancols]

She's so brave, not mentioning the harassment we know she got from that whiny sect of fans

[@Elitesolider1023]

Fake toixc fans.

[@bumx_]

“meeting other girls who love ashoka” *shows a 332nd Trooper*

[@abramsullivan7764]

Awe

[@David_Hendrickson]

Ahsoka is one of the greatest characters in the Star Wars universe. The way that the show is ending is incredibly amazing.

[@FederalBureausOfInvestigation]

Ventress and Ahsoka, my two favorite characters in the entire franchise

[@MrDemonidze]

its so disappointing they didnt film the conclusion to Ventress story in season 7, its so tragic and beautiful.

[@TheJoeJoe323]

Same!

[@Fitchy-ke3wz]

Is my FBI agent ok?

[@FederalBureausOfInvestigation]

@@Fitchy-ke3wz yes, she is fine

[@tylergarrett7572]

@FBI: They make good counterparts to each other.

[@Cielle_Slime]

"can I take a picture with you? My wife plays that character" ... YOUR WIFE WHAT?

[@wraith2939]

I can’t believe how much she’s done for the franchise. Ahsoka is truly one of the most important characters of Star Wars, in-universe and in our world. Even as a male, I relate a lot to the character, and I’m so happy Ashley allowed so many women to feel better nerding about Star Wars just like they should be allowed to. Thanks Ashley, you are a true Jedi of our galaxy.

[@CAHurst-uy9uz]

It's honestly hard for me to grasp Star Wars was ever a thing without Ahsoka Tano. Literally the character has become so essential to Star Wars.

[@splatoonistproductions5345]

Ahsoka is perhaps my most favourite character in all Star Wars. As a kid I loved seeing her and anakin together and I was like 12 ish when ahsoka left the order, I cried like a 6 year old for hours, but at 14 when rebels came around and ahsoka came back I was so happy I practically screamed! I later rewatch clone wars and realise the bond that ahsoka and anakin has, being brother and sister practically. and it had a much bigger impact on me as a person seeing their relationship and understanding it better than before. she became one of my many childhood heroes, and I believe she’ll be the hero of many children to come after.

[@jasonstrickland9245]

Hell I’m 34 and I lost it when Ashoka returned in Rebels, and I was ecstatic when I found out Clone Wars season 7 was coming out

[@davidvondoom2853]

@Splatoonist Productions I completely agree with you. The relationship between Ahsoka and Anakin was very enjoyable. She really brought out the best in Anakin (as she was intended to do) and made Anakin a way more likeable character than he was in the movies. Anyone who can make a man out of that whiney brat, Anakin, deserves respect. lol They mention that she was not well liked at first, but that's because she was supposed to be like Anakin, brash and impulsive. As Anakin's Padawan, she was meant to be a mirror for him and show him just how immature he was and force him to set a better example. Having a student really helped him grow up and watching the two of them grow together and really understand and relate to one another was a truly great thing for the Star Wars universe. I feel like Ahsoka understood Anakin better than anyone else. Even more than Obi Wan or Padme did. You mention how sad it was when she left and it truly was. I really feel like her leaving played a big factor in Anakin turning to the dark side. Without her friendship and understanding, without his closest confidant, Anakin had no one to center him keep him from going down a dark path.

[@splatoonistproductions5345]

David von Doom if ahsoka hadn’t left, anakin might have felt less distrust towards the council, maybe even confided with ahsoka in episode 3 had she have been available. What surprises me more is that ahsoka KNEW about anakin and padme and kept it to herself out of respect. I believe had anakin gotten the transmission from ahsoka and rex on mandalore, it may have had anakin not turn to the dark side as well. There’s so many possibilities, and I honestly believed that had ahsoka not left, seeing as she’s closer to anakin than arguably anyone, maybe he would’ve felt more open about things, maybe even telling ahsoka about him and padme and his worries. It’s almost like ahsoka was not only a link to the light side, but also an anchor of sorts, one of the few things keeping him in the light and when she left it was just gone. Maybe had anakin had ahsoka to worry about as well as padme, and had she been there in important moments throughout ROTS, it’s possible the empire, the purge and other tragedies would’ve been prevented. They’ve done such a good job at hammering down how much she means to anakin, and without her, the 3rd movie is what would happen when she isn’t there. (Spoilers for clone wars) if ahsoka hadn’t left the order, she wouldn’t have had those words to say about the jedi and politics and her new distaste towards it when people need the jedi more than the chancellor does. I believe that moment also influenced anakin in episode 3, as anakin would see that politics are a major factor in the corruption of the jedi order. I know I’m rambling on and I feel I’ve made the points I wanted to make. But I cannot emphasis how much she means to anakin, to Star Wars, and to us. And what could’ve been had she not have left.

[@KelseyJonesrunescape]

Ashely is an incredible person . She did an incredible job with Ahsoka

[@buggabugga1637]

As girls dreamed of being a Disney Princess, I always dreamed of being Ahsoka. She was always my favorite. I grew up with Ahsoka. I remember wanting to be her for Halloween but I hated all the costumes because none never really looked like her. Ahsoka was my Ariel, Jasmine, Snow White, all of them. I can’t thank Ashley enough for helping make one of my favorite characters of all time❤️❤️

[@livingweaponnightmare]

Excellent choice

[@sksShadow1987]

my initial dislike of Ahsoka had nothing to do with her being female she was just annoying but Dave Filoni did an amazing job with this character and now shes my favorite right beside Kreia

[@elbruces]

I've never heard in my life someone complain about a male character just being "annoying." Literally any female real or imagined catches that complaint. It's not a coincidence. "Annoying" just means "I can't face or admit my real reason for disliking this person so I'll just say that instead." That's all it means.

[@Brandon-vv3zr]

@@elbruces no you're wrong lmao ahsoka was annoying and people complain about male characters all the time thats not "all it means" but nice try lmao jar jar binks is male and the actor almost committed suicide due to hate being called ANNOYING dipshit

[@ericcartman8568]

@@elbruces this statement is absolutely preposterous and downright false. Nice try though 👹

[@elbruces]

@@ericcartman8568 so basically "nyuh uh." A contradiction is not an argument.

[@stonek6584]

El Bruce aww sounds like someone gets called annoying a bit too much

[@echo5327]

I’m so glad we have people like her to just help our fandoms evolve in a healthy way, Star Wars would definitely not be the same without Ashley and others pushing it to be more inclusive

[@tylergarrett7572]

Agreed. All people can take part in something fun and righteous regardless of physical differences. It’s better to respect creative differences than disrespect physical ones; the latter’s too petty while the former’s more harmonious.

[@FishboyRice]

I’m sorry, but hasn’t Star Wars always been inclusive?? Directors, and SJW’s act like there have never been any amazing female characters in Star Wars. What about lea???!! The amount of social justice that is being thrust into Star Wars is the reason that I am slowly starting to drift away from this franchise. And it sucks. #feminismAINT= #DownWithKathleinKenedy

[@loganberlew3191]

See I’m one of those old EU “Hardcore fans” I never hated Ashoka, I just found her kind of annoying at times, but that’s not because she was female, just because I don’t like people who are sassy all the time. I will say she did grow on me though I do love her character

[@AryaForce]

It is nice to see people stand out from a crowd and show us that we are all not made from the same cloth.

[@idontneedthis66]

That's the beauty of Ahsoka - she starts off as this kinda bratty teenager, and over time after struggling and persevering, growing as a person (i.e. proper character development) she becomes a true and respectable jedi and person. I wish we had more of these characters

[@davidvondoom2853]

@@idontneedthis66 Thing is, she was always intended to be a bit annoying. Just like Anakin was. Yoda wanted Anakin to have a student as troublesome as he was. They were meant to grow together and they sure as hell did. CW Anakin is leagues better than movies Anakin and that's partly to do with Ashoka. Anyone who didn't understand that just wasn't paying attention.

[@idontneedthis66]

@@davidvondoom2853 Exactly! It was such a perfectly written story and character arc. Hopefully we get more of that in the futre.

[@loganberlew3191]

@Lafayette i think it’s also due the fact that a lot of female characters are written men so they aren’t always believeable

[@Flash_-gy9vp]

Closing my eyes and picturing Ahsoka talking as she tells the story lol

[@agustinbaletti]

im so glad a character like Ahsoka and a humble, giving and strong human being like Ashley unite the fandome like this. Literally not an inch of hate can be around her character and her persona. Seeing her and how the fans react to her makes me love star wars again and again, not all hope is lost!

[@knightheaven8992]

People didn't liked Ashoka much in the beginning, because they found her annoying, the same way people in general can find teenagers annoying. As her character was slowly being developed over the years, so did grew the appreciation of the fans for Ashoka.

[@colinafobe2152]

so true

[@thewok4131]

I just realized that they did the same with Rebels. With Ezra he was that young Teenager in Rebels and he developed over the years too. To be not annoying.

[@S-N7]

Funny enough, shes a lot like us when we were teens.

[@gumfireparalax1371]

@@thewok4131 No. Not really. Ahsoka went from believably annoying to fantastic. Ezra went from absolutely insufferable to just barely tolerable by the end of season 4. Ezra isn't annoying because he's a teenager. He's just flat out annoying in general.

[@bonelesspizza3726]

Funny thing is her being disliked and annoying In the movie and the first 2 season I think, made her so much better as a character in the long game.

[@brandonashe1763]

Ahsoka is one of the best star wars characters period.

[@dominicviner6619]

Tbh I never noticed hate o oy love for the character maybe at first because she was young but nothing personal

[@mygoogleaccount2354]

Ahsoka literally went from being trashed on every forum to the most loved character from the entire series. So glad the last season was so heavily focused on her.

[@willbeonekenobi]

What I think she should do is go to a convention but make sure that her co-stars and other people that made the shows are also attending. She dresses up as Ahsoka (make-up and all) and speak to people using her Ahsoka voice just to gauge their reaction, especially when she drops her voice and speaks normally if/when they say something like that her Ahsoka voice is really good.

[@kalebjohnson8542]

I was growing up when Clone Wars was airing so I had no idea that she was at all hated by anyone. And like, I loved her, I still do. Admittedly I was balling, ugly snot faced tears when she left the Jedi Order. I was 10, I predentded to be sick so I could I stay home to see what would happen to her. I thank Clone Wars, Ahsoka and mainly Ashley for letting my definition of "HERO" or "ROLE MODEL" be "ADULT MALE", so hearing years later that any hate was a thing made me so angry. Ahsoka is hands down tied with Obi Wan as my favorite STAR WARS character.

[@anxivty]

rey fans think people hate rey because she’s a woman when characters like ahsoka exist.

[@scapingby]

Ahsoka also got hate in the early days.it's the natural cycle of things, in years to come Rey will be loved by those who grew up watching the sequels.

[@Ant-vv2el]

@@scapingby no, nope. nope. no. nope. no.

[@furiouslydashing290]

Harvey An-Nasir Salah ad-Din Royce I highly doubt that. Ahsoka got character development. Rey did not change at all throughout the course of the sequel trilogy.

[@scapingby]

​@@furiouslydashing290 Doesn't matter. If you grow up watching a trilogy you love you overlook these problems. That's why people today in their 20's love the prequels... as they grew up watching them. That's why initially everyone (and i remember it) EVERYONE was throthing at their mouth with rage at Ahsoka. Main difference here is that Ahsoka had time to "grow" over 7 seasons and a film. Eventually, new fans coming into star wars diluted the neckbeard hate and eventually some of the neckbeards had a shave.

[@anxivty]

Harvey An-Nasir Salah ad-Din Royce yeah but ashoka was developed and that’s why people grew to love her. she also isn’t a mary sue.

[@gracedouglas6031]

God, I can't even begin to explain how much Ahsoka means to me. I was maybe 7 or 8 when my dad took me to see the Clone Wars movie. The second she walked on screen, I saw her and she became my favorite. I've grown up beside her practically, and when my life got really tough, I always had her beside me in a way. Clone Wars has brought me so many fond memories and I'm excited and sad to see it wrap up on the fourth. Ashley was and always is the perfect person for Ahsoka Tano, and I'm grateful for all that she and Dave Filoni have done. They made my childhood worth it. 💙

[@bashirsfar3825]

Ashley brings so much to the character that I nearly cried during Season 7 when she met Anakin. We couldn't have asked for a better character nor voice actor.

[@yayayayayaya8140]

What I did know that she was a great actress. What I didn't know was that she was an entrepreneur jumpstarting companies and selling ideas, holy shit, thats so sick.

[@burgerdude7029]

I would like the comment but I don't want to ruin the perfect 69 likes.

[@LordofMovies91]

Hopefully she's not selling chips 😮😯

[@micdrop-jh3pf]

Ahsoka is one of the best developed characters in SW and Ashley brought her to life. There's so much emotion and humanity in her voice. I don't know how she does it...what a pro!

[@olivermcdonald3885]

It’s sad to think people hated ahsoka and now she’s a fan favourite character

[@Maverick8t88]

Pretty much the pattern for SW. “AH! IT’S NEW! I HATE IT!” then after a few years “Well, I was never against it. I was always a supporter” 🤢🤢🤮

[@Joe-xo4yg]

Lol, you might want to refrase that 🙃

[@authorofone]

Caleb Morgan the difference is development. Ashoka was given a full 6 seasons to be developed and fleshed out, with 7 helping even more. She was moulded by those who knew how to, while Rey and Co are just characters with no flaws, and any development time they could have is replaced by constantly moving along plot

[@samuelhedlund4852]

AuthorOfOne one clone wars arc gives Ahsoka more development then three movies did for Rey

[@urekmazino6800]

@@Maverick8t88 nope I still hate episode 1 and 2 lol

[@briannaapling495]

Ahsoka is by far my favorite Star Wars character. She made the Clone Wars so much more than it waht it would have been without her. Through her we see Anakin in a much different light that the shortcomings of the prequels was able to give us. Getting to know Anakin and Maul better along with the addition of Ahsoka makes the Clone Wars series my favorite Star Wars anything.

[@nathancruz9172]

Brianna Apling me too.

[@Danntheman1776]

I honestly wasn't a fan of Ahsoka in the beginning. And then along the way I began to accept her and even enjoy her presence on the show. By season 5 I was in love with her and to see her leave the Order crushed me. And then to see her in Rebels at the end of season 1, I was over the moon! Yes, Dave Filoni can be creditted for being able to turn Ahsoka from the character very few liked at the beginning to a fan favorite in the entire series. I'd argue that Ashley Ekstein'a performance and dedication to the character is just as bug an influence on fan's reception of Ahsoka.

[@paulovitor9388]

I was hoping for Ashley voice in "The Mandalorian". But liked how Rosario portrayed the character

[@TheAhsokaTanoFan]

I had the pleasure of meeting her before and she is honestly the sweetest person! Love that she has created my favourite character of all time and has used her platform for good. She should be proud of what she has accomplished and how many lives she has changed!

[@mattghost456]

I felt like Rey could have been great but I felt like the Character development was horrible. Great characters need to earn the respect with the fans.

[@willowdrew1999]

I wish the sequals had been a show like the clone wars. I truly think They could have been as good as Ahsoka given the time and care.

[@happyjohn1656]

What development? She started out perfect! 1:19 AM (yep!) 4/29/2020

[@GedUK]

They do need to earn respect, but they don't need to earn basic human decency in the way *some* fans react to them. See especially Rose/Kelly Marie Tran, but also Rey and Ahsoka when she started.

[@rexbesong2922]

That's why we love Ahsoka

[@josephb.4640]

There’s nothing wrong with female leads. There’s something wrong with badly-written leads. This is the difference between Ahsoka and Rey, something that the woke idiots at Lucasfilm fail to see.

[@GoldenDragonMonkey]

Hell I never minded Ahsoka because I was 10 when the series started. So I was young and annoying with her when it all happened

[@BlueDebut]

Yeah same. I was 7 or 8 when I saw the movie so I kinda grew up with Ahsoka in a way

[@willvermillion1025]

Liam O'Brien it was 2010 right? It’s been 10 years? Damn half of my life...

[@tranthaiminhhoang4625]

@@willvermillion1025 Actually it was 2008 so 12 years actually

[@skywalker2676]

I was 9. Never minded her smh I didn’t know her or the prequels were hated until a few years ago tbh

[@MiscellaneousMcC]

Ahsoka has long been my favourite Star Wars character, and learning about Ashley's work in the fan community is amazing. So much respect for this talented actress, and wonderful human being!!

[@Robert_Fordin]

She did such amazing job that I'm still speechless after watching finale of the last season.

[@joshuaparker9905]

9:00 Never thought I’d see Ashoka Tano cosplay as the Thirteenth Doctor

[@HansvanMol]

Noticed that too. And to just casually drop it in there… 👍

[@jamienelson9507]

@Gmail com The 13th Doctor, played by Jodie Whittaker, is a woman. The rest of the doctors are men, yes, but the most recent iteration is not.

[@Gravlyy]

Ahsoka is my favorite character and it’s awesome to see how good of a job Ashley has done with the role

[@nathancruz9172]

vGrxvly me too.

[@TheSexiestGoblin]

ahsoka is the ideal female lead you may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like rey who?

[@annnnnnnn394]

Rey shields

[@TheSexiestGoblin]

@@annnnnnnn394 wait a minute, how did this happen? We're smarter than this!

[@annnnnnnn394]

@@TheSexiestGoblin apparently not

[@cintsscha5899]

I saw her in San Diego Comic Con in a conference, a few years ago. She is super sweet and grateful to her fans!!!

[@29go]

when i was a kid i always thought i was so cool because when me and my freinds played with lightsabers i held mine backwards and when Ahsoka became a thing i loved the representation i got and my freinds thought my "style" wasnt goofy anymore, and than i got to grow up with ahsoka, favorite charecter since the begin, i hope we get more of her, where was she after malicore!

[@TheRevanSentinel]

Clayton Kranik backwards is really impractical though, unless you’re using a short blade

[@flamingarrow2474]

@@TheRevanSentinel not exactly, you just have to be fast and try to not be on the defense

[@STARKILLER15100]

Wrecked. Ur friends made a big mistake lmao. Reverse grip is op.

[@jessehiggins6018]

The instant I saw Ahsoka in the Clone Wars movie, she became my favorite character! And still is to this day.

[@Sithari66]

We met Ashley at a couple of the SW Celebrations. She has always been super cool and down to earth. Happy to see her success continue.

[@stariskyeart7953]

Ahsoka has helped me so much to remember to keep fighting even as I face death. the thought of dying scares me, but Ahsoka faced it all the time, and was so brave

[@Sir_BlueWolf]

i agree Ashoka is a legacy, more then Rey is and its not the "shes a woman" its she doesnt train anything jedi, till the last film, but Ashoka train from the movie and keep learning

[@randomcenturion7264]

What endeared Ahsoka to so many of us was here growth. To being overeager and accidentally triggering the sentry droids in the movie, to being the able commander leading the Siege of Mandalore.

[@abbyyates9533]

Ahsoka has been my favorite character from the beginning. I love her story and she reminds me of myself in so many ways. I bawled my eyes out when she left the order, and was always waiting for her return!! Ashley brought her to life like so one else could. Ahsoka and Rex were always my favorite characters and I love them to this day❤️

[@emily-hr2vd]

i live in orlando too and ashley went to my high school and can still see her in the old yearbooks...ahsoka is my favorite character in star wars and im so glad the last season finished so well

[@ahuyx]

The fact that now she’s now so loved in the fan base is so nice. Honestly one of my favorite characters and love Ashley and her work !

[@narzoggash]

Ahsoka was my figure to identify with, when clone wars came out. And she is still my favourite SW charakter

[@OldishGoalie]

Ahsoka = best character in all of star wars... btw iJustine sighting at 8:28?

[@jerniganantonym2684]

I was also wondering what iJustine was doing there

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

I'll take Vader lol

[@Hallowed_Ground]

That's definitely iJustine

[@greenmumin]

I could watch her for hours doing interviews.Shes so humble and loves Ashoka to the core.

[@thestutteringspartan5155]

Ahsoka was my generations Luke Skywalker tbh. Watching her develop as a character felt like I was growing up with her, it almost feels like we’re childhood friends. I desperately hope Ashley knows how much her performance meant/means to me and so many others.

[@bamber119]

She got stick for a character that has grown throughout the clone wars and is one of my most favourite star wars characters.

[@Greytruth2]

I truely wish she was the one who would be playing her in live action. It's her character. She made it a success. I mean so did the good writing but she deserves a lot of the credit. It makes me sad because I think she really wanted to play her live too.

[@julianWmontgomery]

Yep. Ashley is definitely one of my favorite celebrities. Everything about her story, and her company, inspires me. GOSH DANG IT I LOVE THIS WOMAN.

[@abrahamgriswold]

I am a life long Star Wars fan (since the 1970's) and Ahsoka is by far one of my favorite characters. Thank you for helping bring this wonderful character to life for all of us to enjoy, learn about, and witness her growth and story. The most important part of any good story is the growth and development of a character, and Ahsoka's story is one of the most compelling in the Star Wars universe. She is smart, strong, and full of conviction. I have a young daughter, and I would love her to emulate Ahsoka.

[@realfazeclan4326]

Tbh she’s one of the only people of the clone wars cast who actually sounds like there character in the show mad respect 👌🤝✊✌️😤😤😤

[@user-zb8de8fc3d]

Amazing actress. Incredible character. Your Voice is burned in my mind forever

[@Dingdongwitchisdead]

Being a Star Wars fan since 1977 I hadn’t seen the Clone Wars till recently at the behest of my boys. After the watching of the Mandalorian raised some questions, they said I could find some answers in the CW. I am so glad I did. Ashley is such a genuine person and has such a radiant smile and personality. She definitely gave us a great character and made us believe in her (Ahsoka).

[@daisymarie.]

I was one of those little girls ❤❤ little 8 year old me watched the star wars clone wars movie and was absolutely hooked. I have always had a deep love of star wars and Ahsoka. She was my childhood. Thank you ashley for everything youve done for us 💕💕

[@rexrivers2220]

The video:Hate, negative comments and cyber bullying Me:*slowly close compute* Also me:*looks for bow and arrows*

[@owenhans3633]

Good man

[@clemsonguy99]

Ahsoka is an awesome character with an amazing story. Every time I watch Rebels and I hear Vader say “Ahsoka” through his damaged mask it just takes me back. Ashley did an amazing job. Hate to hear how cruel people can be.

[@aaronsanborn4291]

My little girl who is not yet 5 LOVES Ashoka. I liked Ashoka the 1st time I saw her show up on screen when Clone Wars 1st came out. Her attitude made made me smile and chuckle.

[@ickcat]

I was obsessed with Ahsoka once I saw the Clone Wars movie. I was in middle school and I loved Star Wars so much, I'd always wanted to be a jedi, and then there's this character who was around my age and I loved her. I even named my pet Gerbil Ahsoka. I've loved watching Ahsoka grow throughout the last 12 years, and she's meant so much to me since the beginning.

[@Bluuedream]

Every interview or video I see of Ashley makes her look even cooler!

[@Brojenko]

OMG that’s crazy Susan from Drake and Josh season 1! Lol

[@PhillipChalabi]

Listening to Ashley read the Ahsoka novel is so much fun, easily pulls up the clone wars imagery in my head just hearing her voice.

[@maximum.cat.entropy]

Ahsoka meant so much to me as a child. She was the first jedi character I was able to really connect with.

[@zachary5845]

Ashoka has slowly become my favorite Starwars character along with Darth Maul.

[@nathancruz9172]

Zachary me too.

[@armynation31B5V5P]

☆First, I didn't understand what Master Yoda was doing with Snips giving her to Anakin... Wow! Did they turned out to be a great kick-ass Jedi team. But later when they thought each other. It was heart breaking. Ashley grew Asoka into a top Star Wars character. ☆☆Asoka Lives ☆☆

[@shenkuulover]

I've watched the Clone Wars in 2019 cause I never had access to cable. When I got Disney+, I grinded and loved every moment. Ahsoka was beyond my favorite character and the best written character of all time for me ❤️

[@Tia29451]

Thank you for not giving up! Ahsoka has changed my life.