Then and Now: The cast from Star Wars

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Then and Now: The cast from Star Wars

A look back at the cast of Star Wars from their movie premieres to today.

Star Wars Then and Now Refresh

Harrison Ford (right) first starred as Han Solo in Star Wars in 1977

This is Harrison Ford in 2014, 37 years later

Jimmy Smits first starred as Senator Bail Organa in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones in 2002

This is Jimmy Smits in 2014, 12 years later

Hayden Christensen first starred as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones in 2002

This is Hayden Christensen in 2014, 12 years later

Samuel L. Jackson first starred as Mace Windu in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones in 2002

This is Samuel L. Jackson in 2014, 12 years later

Jake Lloyd first starred as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones in 1999

This is Jake Lloyd in 2011, 12 years later

Liam Neeson first starred as Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in 1999

This is Liam Neeson in 2014, 15 years later

Ewan McGregor (1999)

This is Ewan McGregor in 2013, 14 years later

Natalie Portman first starred as Padmé in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones in 1999

This is Natalie Portman in 2014, 15 years later

Billy Dee Williams first starred as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back in 1980

This is Billy Dee Williams in 2014, 34 years later

Carrie Fisher first starred as Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars in 1977

This is Carrie Fisher in 2014, 37 years later

Mark Hamill first starred as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars in 1977

This is Mark Hamill in 2014, 37 years later

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SAINT-DENIS, FRANCE - JUNE 26: The costume of character Yoda from the Star Wars film series is displayed during the exhibition 'Star Wars Identities' at the Cite du Cinema on June 26, 2014, in Saint-Denis, France.The exhibition is open from 15 February and displays more than 200 original pieces from the archives of Lucas Arts Museum, including models, props, costumes and sketches who built the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. This exhibition has a lot of success and is extended until October 5, 2014, at the Cite du Cinema. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

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PHOTOS: All-Star Village draws baseball fans in Atlanta

Fans embraced all things baseball as the All-Star Village for opened for All-Star Game activities.

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: MLB Draft held at the Coca-Cola Roxy

Major League Baseball held its annual amateur draft on Sunday at the Coca-Cola Roxy. With its first-round pick, the Braves selected shortstop Tate Southisene.

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PHOTOS: Runners pay tribute to Hank Aaron

Runners hit the streets of Atlanta a MLB 4.4-mile tribute for Braves legend Hank Aaron near the locaton of homerun record.

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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Celebrities hit the field for Softball at Truist ParK

Recognizeable Atlanta faces joined other celebrities for the Celebrity Softball Game that is a part of All-Star celebrations at Truist Park on Saturday.

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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park

Major League Baseball's All-Star Futures Game was held Saturday at Truist Park, featuring the next generation of stars from the minor leagues.

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PHOTOS: 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic

HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park brings together 50 top players for a night of baseball and celebration on Friday, July 11.

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PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans arrive for 4-night Atlanta Cowboy Carter Tour stop

Beyoncé fans showed out in full force for the Cowboy Carter Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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PHOTOS: Putting final touches on All-Star Village for MLB fans in Atlanta

Media and special youth guests got a behind-the-scenes of the All-Star Village on Thursday as final preparation were being made for the fan experience at Cobb Galleria.