"Natalie Portman & Pernilla August: Women of the Force" presents a conversation with the performers Natalie Portman and Pernilla August. Within this discussion, the pair delve into their individual roles as Padmé Amidala and Shmi Skywalker, the production of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, and their perspectives regarding Episode II. Kevin Fitzpatrick authored this piece, which was featured in Star Wars Insider 47.