J.J. Abrams: "I'd Welcome Gay Characters In STAR WARS"

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outlawauron said:

spemanig said:

Is being straight essential to the story? i don't think so

Are people openly straight in Star Wars? Maybe I watch these movies for other reasons, but I can't think of many characters where any of it is implied or mentioned.

There is a love triangle with Luke and Han both wanting Leah, and incredibly awkward love between Anakin and Natalie Portman is basically at the center of the prequels.  

None of these characters have specifically ruled out being attracted to the same gender, but why would they? there's no indication they are.  So, I'd say they are openly straight.