There are popular film franchises, and then there's the Star Wars movies. Entire generations of moviegoers grew up on the galaxy far, far away, both in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. And while we wait for upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows, Anakin Skywalker actor Hayden Christensen recalled two wild fan theories he's heard over the years. And they're definitely some of the craziest I've ever been privy to.
After years of being away, Christensen has returned to Star Wars with roles in both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka. He's also been engaging with fans, hearing some bonkers Star Wars theories in the process. During a conversation with ETalk at Star Wars celebration in Japan, the 45 year-old actor revealed one that stuck with him, offering:
I heard a theory recently that one of the reasons why things didn't work out with Padme was because she was actually secretly having an affair with Obi-Wan. Which was news to me. But I think that's a pretty outlandish theory.
Holy bonkers. I'm a big Star Wars fan, but I hadn't heard this theory yet. And it's one that would completely change the emotional arcs of the prequel trilogy's three biggest characters. Of course, that doesn't mean that there's any actual truth to chatter of Obi-Wan and Padme's affair. In fact, there's no real hint of this happening in the movies.
There are a number of reasons why this theory doesn't hold water, including Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi vows. Although since he had a love interest in the Clone Wars series, perhaps that's how this theory came to be.
Later in the same interview Christensen dropped another wild Star Wars theory: that Jar Jar Binks was secretly a Sith all along. In his words:
I've also heard a Darth Jar Jar. And it's not anything to do with Anakin, but there's a Darth Jar Jar theory that he's actually a Sith Lord. There's lot's of fun things that people speculate about. And that's kind of the fun of the franchsie too.
Darth Jar Jar has been talked about for years, and is probably my favorite outlandish Star Wars fan theory. It's inception seems to be connected to how Jar Jar kept accidentally kicking ass in The Phantom Menace's final battle. And since he was also the one who suggested giving Palpatine Supreme Power, a theory was born that the character was in on the evil plans all along.
There are plenty of other wild theories circulating online, such as Palpatine being Anakin's real father or Rey being Obi-Wan's daughter. But I think the above two take the cake as far as insane claims made by the fandom goes.
Star Wars will return to theaters with Shawn Levy's Starfighter on May 28th, 2027. The Mandalorian and Grogu hit theaters recently, and will arrive on Disney+ September 2nd as part of the 2026 movie release list. As for Hayden Christensen, his tenure as Anakin is available on the streaming service.
