Anidala
Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala
Example
I just rewatched Revenge of the Sith and honestly, Anidala still breaks my heart
Same. The way he looks at her before everything goes downhill? Pure pain
It’s such a tragic ship, but I can’t stop loving it
Anidala embrace in Revenge of the Sith
Related Slang
| Shipping | Hoping for two people to get into a relationship |
| Fandom | Community of fans |
| Fanon | Unverified story points fans believe are canon |
| ship | Relationship |
| Fanboy | A dedicated male fan |
| Fangirl | A dedicated female fan |
| Multifandom | Subscribing to multiple communities of fans |
| Neckbeard | Nerd |
| SW | Star Wars |
| Anti-ship | Against problematic fictional relationships |
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Anidala is the fan-created nickname for the romantic pairing of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala from the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The name is a blend of "Anakin" and "Amidala," and it's commonly used by fans to talk about the couple in fanfiction, fan art, online discussions, and memes. Their relationship is one of the most iconic and tragic in the Star Wars universe, as it ultimately plays a key role in Anakin's transformation into Darth Vader.
Origin of Anidala
The slang term "Anidala" gained traction in the early 2000s when Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005) were released, but it really exploded in popularity on platforms like Tumblr, Reddit, and TikTok in the 2010s and 2020s. Fans were drawn to the intense, forbidden romance between the Jedi and the senator. Despite some clunky dialogue ("I don't like sand…"), the couple has become a favorite among Star Wars shippers and younger fans revisiting the prequels.