Star Wars Day is back!
The annual holiday is celebrated on May 4 every year, when “May the force be with you” becomes “May the fourth be with you”.
Watch the stars of “Star Wars” come together to read the exploration of the opening text!
Many “Star Wars” actors and their famous friends are tweeting about Star Wars Day… check it out!
just the beginning#Maythe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/80mCrNpxs1
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 4, 2023
“Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Last month, Lucasfilm managed to nab several actors appearing at Star Wars Celebration to read these ten words and compiled them into a video for Star Wars Day.
The video features Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Lee Jung-jae (from The Acolyte), Amandla Stenberg (The Acolyte), Ashley Eckstein (the voice of the anime Ahsoka Tano), Andy Serkis (from Andor), Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), Cameron Monaghan (Cal Kestis), Ming-Na Wen (Fennec Shan), Vivien Lyra Blair (Young Leia Organa), Warwick Davis (Wicket) and his family!
Daisy Ridley Celebrates Star Wars Day With Throwback Photo
Early Thursday morning, the actress daisy ridleywho plays Rey in the ‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy and will reprise her role in a new ‘Star Wars’ film, shared a throwback to the premiere of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ in London, England on December 18 2019.
She shared the snap to her Instagram Stories, writing “May the fourth be with you!” in bright red letters at the top of the photo. How many famous faces do you recognize?
Eman Esfandi is ready to debut in “Ahsoka”
Happy Star Wars Day! 🫡 https://t.co/clXp8ByxNw
— Eman Esfandi (@EmanEsfandi) May 4, 2023
Actor Eman Esfandi also took to Twitter on Thursday to wish everyone a “Happy Star Wars Day!” The actor helped animated “Rebels” character Ezra Bridger make his live-action debut in “Ahsoka.”
“It was an absolute joy and honor to play a live hologram of such a beloved character. #EzraBridger aka Spectre-6, Jabba the Hut and everyone’s favorite Blueberry!!” the actor wrote in a previous Tweeter. “May the Force be with you all.”
“Andor” Actor Diego Luna Leans Into Pleasure
#MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/kMNGvZ3BM0
— diego luna (@diegoluna_) May 4, 2023
Actor Diego Luna, first appeared in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” as Cassian Andor. He has since reprized his role in a Disney+ prequel series simply called “Andor.”
The show will have a second season that builds on the opening moments of “Rogue One” to tell a full story of Andor’s journey to a galaxy far, far away.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a “Star Wars” fan!
I have an important message for you.#MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/h6paLxVPr0
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 4, 2023
canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is a not-so-secret Star Wars fan! He took to Twitter, tweeting, “I have an important message for you.” If the #MayThe4thBeWithYou didn’t reveal it, the video does!
He pulls out a notepad and writes “May the fourth be with you!” In the background, fans might notice that he actually writes with a Star Wars-themed pen that comes with its own stand.
Check out Alexis Morgan is celebrating with Grogu Sushi!
Alexis Morgan, Sushi Chef at Wave Asian Bistro and Sushi in Mount Dora, Florida, has turned Grogu, aka “Baby Yoda”, into an edible salmon sushi roll! 🍣💚#StarWarsDay https://t.co/eP9X16CzED
— Hello America (@GMA) May 4, 2023
On Thursday morning, Good Morning America shared an edible salmon sushi roll from Alexis Morgan, who is the head chef at Wave Asian and Sushi restaurant in Mount Dora, Florida.
The restaurant is known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to sushi. In the past, they’ve created sushi donuts, sushi hot dogs, sushi burgers, sushi pizzas, and even sushi tacos.
Mark Hamill pays tribute to Carrie Fisher and her Hollywood star
May the fourth be Carrie Frances Fisher’s day as she receives her well-deserved⭐️ on the Hollywood Walk of Fame pic.twitter.com/vj9zvxbnEP
—Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) May 4, 2023
Today isn’t just Star Wars day. It is also the day when Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia, will receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Actor Marc Hamilwho played Luke Skywalker, tweeted: “May the fourth be Carrie Frances Fisher’s day as she receives her richly deserved honor on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
Carrie’s star will be the 2,754 star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and will be located at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard near the El Captain Theater. Ellen K, iHeart Media personality and Walk of Famer, will host the ceremony. Carrie’s daughter, Billie Heavywill accept the star on behalf of his mother.