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Kathleen Kennedy (born June 5, 1953) is an American film producer who has been president of Lucasfilm since 2012. In 1981, Kennedy co-founded the production company Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and her eventual husband Frank Marshall .
Eight-time Academy Award®-nominated, Kathleen Kennedy is one of the most successful and respected producers and executives in the film industry today. As President of Lucasfilm, she oversees the company's three divisions: Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound.
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Nov 2, 2023 · The latest South Park special took plenty of jabs at Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and, more specifically, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. The popular animated comedy has long been known to mock major celebrities, franchises, and brands, with Kennedy only being the latest of the bunch.
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May 29, 2024 · Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy talks to The New York Times about the challenges of being a woman in the Star Wars franchise and the online harassment she faces. She supports the diverse and inclusive vision of showrunner Leslye Headland for the upcoming series The Acolyte.
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May 30, 2024 · Kathleen Kennedy is familiar with the difficulties that women often face in the male-dominated Star Wars world. In a brief conversation with The New York Times, Kennedy opened up about Leslye...
Learn about Kathleen Kennedy's achievements as a producer and executive of Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List and more. She is the recipient of the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, the Milestone Award, and the Fellowship Award.
Jan 20, 2022 · Spielberg praises Kennedy for calling him out for his unacceptable behavior on the set of "E.T." in 1982. He says she helped him become more mindful and respectful of his crew.
