Jenny Cresswell is the British actress who portrayed Jenny, a woman with whom Han Solo is flirting in a deleted scene from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope alongside Harrison Ford. She is credited by John Mollo as portraying one of two "local girls" in A New Hope, as documented in the 1979 book The Art of Star Wars.[1]
Jenny was chosen for the role after an audition arranged by her agent, where she was selected based on photos. Notably, it was Harrison Ford who personally picked her for the part.[2] On set, Cresswell was struck by the smoky atmosphere and the eccentric characters in the cantina. Despite her scenes being cut to limit Han Solo's love interest to Princess Leia, her experiences on set left a lasting impression.[2]
Jenny was also a hostess on the long-running UK game show Sale of the Century and appeared in numerous episodes of the hit sci-fi show Space: 1999. She worked on Space: 1999 for two years at Pinewood Studios.[2]
More recently, Jenny was interviewed in Star Wars Insider 128 to accompany the release of the Star Wars saga on Blu-ray. In 2024, she was featured in an interview on "Tales From The Collection," where she shared insights into her career, on-set experiences, and current life.[2]
Jenny now enjoys a quiet life in the UK and continues to engage with fans through conventions and letters.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Contribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope | Jenny | Featured in a deleted scene |
Sources
- The Art of Star Wars (page 60)
Jenny Cresswell Interview, Tales From The Collection on talesfromthecollection.com (backup link archived on March 28, 2025)
Notes and references
- ↑ The Art of Star Wars (page 60)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
Jenny Cresswell Interview, Tales From The Collection on talesfromthecollection.com (backup link archived on March 28, 2025)