Anakin's first Jedi assignment is protecting whom in "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones"?

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In Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Anakin’s first Jedi assignment is protecting Senator Padmé Amidala. “Amidala” is the character’s surname, so the stored answer is correct.

The assignment follows an assassination attempt against Padmé on Coruscant. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and the Jedi Council arrange protection for her, sending Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, to keep her safe. Obi-Wan is also tasked with investigating who is behind the attack.

Anakin escorts Padmé back to Naboo, her home planet, where the two spend more time together. Their mission gradually becomes intertwined with Anakin’s growing romantic feelings for her, creating a direct conflict with the Jedi Order’s prohibition on attachment. Padmé initially resists the relationship, but they eventually marry secretly on Geonosis.

A common mix-up is saying that Anakin’s assignment was to protect Queen Amidala. By this film, Padmé is no longer queen; she is a senator representing Naboo. “Amidala” refers to her former royal identity and family name, while “Padmé” is her personal name.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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