The Handmaidens

The Handmaidens

Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Sabé is Queen Amidala’s best friend and most trusted handmaiden. She also is the first choice to play the decoy for the Queen. Although she is sometimes nervous about playing the Queen, it rarely shows. Amidala and Sabé have spent many hours developing indirect forms of communication so Amidala can direct Sabé’s actions as Queen. She has extensive training as a bodyguard.

Played by Keira Knightly.

Rabé was born and raised in a small village on Naboo and is known for her patience. She helps the Queen with her exotic hairstyles, gowns and makeup and knows just how to soothe Amidala's nerves. She has been trained as a bodyguard.

Played by Karol Cristina da Silva.

Eirtaé is the daughter of a wealthy family and is highly trained in etiquette and royal protocol; she helps the Queen and other handmaidens with these things. Eirtaé, with blond hair and blue eyes, is the only handmaiden who does not resemble the Queen.

Played by Friday ‘Liz’ Wilson.

Yané is one of the youngest handmaidens and because of this was left on Naboo when the Queen escaped. She has been trained in self-defense and is a capable bodyguard. Yané attended the celebration parade.

Played by Candice Orwell.

Saché is one of oldest handmaidens. She remained on Naboo with Yané in one of the camps. Saché attended Qui-Gon Jinn’s funeral but was not present at the celebration parade.

Played by Sofia Coppola.

Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Dormé, one of the most devoted of Senator Amidala's aides, accompanied Padmé on Coruscant during the separatist crisis . Watching quietly at all times, Dormé noticed the growing affection between Padmé and Anakin Skywalker prior to their departure from the capital. Dormé remained on Coruscant when Amidala went into hiding on Naboo.

Played by Rose Byrne

Cordé died in the line of duty when a would-be assassin attacked Senator Amidala's ship upon its arrival on Coruscant. Cordé was posing as Senator Amidala, while the actual Padmé hid as a starfighter pilot flying escort for the craft. Cordé died on that fog-shrouded platform, apologizing to Padmé with her dying breath Cordé was killed by the exposition of Senator Amidala's ship while playing decoy to protect the senator from death threats.

Played by Veronica Segura

Versé, handmaiden killed in the explosion of Amidala's ship.

Role not credited

Episode III

Ellé, played by Chantal Freer

Moteé, played by Kristy Wright