'The most meaningful thing is when parents send me messages about like wearing natural hair in a film like this and how their daughters or even sons feel empowered by seeing that.'
Naomi Ackie says John Boyega wanted her to take something from the 'Star Wars' setTolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images" is officially in theaters and one of its breakout stars explained what it was like to be not only a newcomer, but the first black female lead in the Skywalker saga and how it has felt to set an example for young fans who look like her.
The actress, who plays a warrior fighting in the resistance, said"it means a lot" to be the first prominent black woman in a leading role for the legendary saga. "I'm an astronaut now," the actress joked."We were trained, we learned a lot about -- the evolution of astronauts, we ate space food, tested out lunar gravity which is insane -- it was just a great experience."
Which makes sense why she asked Kathleen Kennedy, the producer of the movie, to take home some of the props from her part.
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