Does Rey Skywalker Have a Child? An In-Depth Investigation
No, based on all current official Star Wars canon, Rey Skywalker does not have any biological or adopted children. But could this change in future installments? As passionate fans, let‘s explore some intriguing clues, theories, and speculation around Rey‘s possible motherhood.
Rey‘s Origins Offer Few Clues
To start, it‘s worth recapping what we know about Rey‘s family history from the Star Wars sequel trilogy and expanded lore. Rey was born around 15 ABY (years After the Battle of Yavin) on the planet Jakku. Her parents were "nobodies" who sold her into slavery for drinking money, leaving the young Rey to fend for herself as a lonely scavenger.
In The Rise of Skywalker, it‘s revealed that Rey is actually the granddaughter of Emperor Palpatine, conceived through his son. So while Rey comes from an immensely powerful bloodline, her parents are never identified and she has no known living relatives. This mysterious origin offers no clear clues regarding Rey‘s own potential for motherhood.
A Hidden Relationship with Kylo Ren?
Rey‘s most significant relationship in the sequel trilogy is with the conflicted Kylo Ren, born Ben Solo. The two share a unique "Force dyad" bond, allowing them to communicate telepathically across the galaxy. Their connection evolves from antagonistic to something more nuanced.
Some fans speculate this could have become a romance, or even produced a child. But their only kiss occurs just before Ben‘s death in The Rise of Skywalker. While their bond was certainly intimate, there are no clues in canon materials that it ever became physical enough to conceive a child. Still, their relationship remains enigmatic enough that a secret child is not entirely outside the realm of possibility for devoted fans.
Imagining Rey‘s Child in Fan Fiction
In fact, the idea of Rey having a son or daughter with Kylo/Ben remains a popular premise in Star Wars fan fiction. To cite one notable example, a story on fan site Archive of Our Own depicts Rey and Ben conceiving a son named Kaim during their Force bond connections prior to The Rise of Skywalker. This conceptual child goes on to train as a Jedi under Rey‘s guidance.
Other fan fiction concepts imagine Rey having twins, or focusing on her angst over keeping her Jedi duties separate from raising a Skywalker child alone. While not official canon, these creative takes show that many fans are drawn to the idea of Rey continuing the Skywalker bloodline through motherhood.
Why Rey Probably Doesn‘t Have Kids (Yet)
However, there are also good reasons why Rey may have been kept childless so far in the official continuity. As the new hope for the Jedi Order, Rey‘s purpose has been centered on restoring the Jedi legacy through training and wisdom, not biological lineage.
Disney may have wanted to keep her focus on rebuilding the Jedi without the distraction of motherhood. And with Ben dead, there are limited options for Rey to conceive, unless she moved on from him with a new partner. While not impossible, Rey having a child without much build-up may feel unearned or distracting for her arc.
The Significance of Rey‘s Chosen Identity
Indeed, Rey‘s motivations at the end of The Rise of Skywalker are centered on honoring the Skywalker legacy, not directly extending their bloodline. By rejecting her Palpatine heritage and taking up the Skywalker name, she chooses to continue their ideological lineage rather than a biological one. As Luke and Leia‘s Jedi protege, Rey will pass on their teachings, not their genes.
Rey‘s Legacy and Possible Motherhood Going Forward
Nonetheless, Rey is still young and her future remains unwritten. While Rey Skywalker becoming a mother has not happened so far in canon, fans should not rule out this possibility being explored in some form going forward. The creative forces behind Star Wars have countless directions they could take the former scavenger‘s story.
For now, we can only speculate what a child of Rey‘s might be like. Let‘s imagine a fiery young Jedi apprentice inheriting her heroic spirit, with touches of Han‘s wit and Ben‘s intensity. One thing is certain – any child of Rey Skywalker‘s would have an incredible destiny ahead of them in the galaxy.
| Imagining Rey‘s Child | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kira Skywalker |
| Gender | Female |
| Father | Ben Solo/Kylo Ren (speculative) |
| Abilities | Strong in the Force, adept at lightsaber combat |
| Personality | Spunky, brave, sometimes struggles with dark side tendencies |
| Role | Jedi apprentice training under Rey; future hope of the Skywalker lineage |
So in summary – does Rey Skywalker have a child in current Star Wars canon? No. But for passionate fans, the possibilities are endlessly tantalizing. Until any future installments prove otherwise, the Skywalker legacy lives on through Rey herself, as she passes Luke and Leia‘s teachings down to a new Jedi Order.
Sources
- The Star Wars sequel trilogy films
- "The Rise of Kylo Ren" novel by Charles Soule
- Rey parentage explainer via Collider
- Overview of Rey fan fiction theories via ScreenRant
- Analysis of Rey‘s chosen identity via Polygon
