Melissa Joan Hart pulls out Princess Leia throwbacks for Star Wars Day
Melissa Joan Hart celebrated Star Wars Day by sharing throwback photos of herself dressed as Princess Leia. She wore the costume in 1997 during her time on 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' for a Halloween event. The actress, now 50, shared the images as a nostalgic tribute to the original Star Wars films.
- ▪Melissa Joan Hart dressed as Princess Leia for Halloween in 1997.
- ▪She was starring in 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' at the time of the costume event.
- ▪The photos were shared in honor of Star Wars Day on May 4, 2026.
- ▪Hart expressed appreciation for the original Star Wars trilogy but has not engaged with newer sequels or spinoffs.
- ▪She described the throwback as a genuine nod to Star Wars nostalgia without self-promotion.
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OutKick Melissa Joan Hart pulls out Princess Leia throwbacks for Star Wars Day Actress was 21 and starring in 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' when she wore the iconic costume for Halloween By Sean Joseph OutKick Published May 4, 2026 8:45pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Don't say "May the 4th Be With You" | Hot Mic w/ Hutton and Withrow Its annoying and we hate it.... Melissa Joan Hart couldn’t let an opportunity like Star Wars Day pass without reminding everyone that she once dressed up as Slave Leia.
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