Name of the Fangirl: Jennifer
Fangirl’s Occupation: Tutor
What is her fangirl interest?
Her first love is Star Trek, but she also has a strong and growing love for the Star Wars Universe! She also loves Disney characters, especially Belle from Beauty and the Beast! The Muppets and Fern Gully are also some of her favorite movies!
Why did you decide to shine the spotlight on this fangirl?
Jennifer has been so wonderful in supporting local efforts to give back to the community. Whether that is through appearances with the local 501st or Rebel Legion garrisons, or with the local lightsaber performance group Twin Suns that she has been so instrumental in helping to form; Jennifer has shown a love for all of the fans that come out to the events! She has been so important in reaching out to both young girls who are looking for a female character to interact with and to young boys that may be a bit skittish of the guys in “masks” from the 501st! She has even picked up a lightsaber to show little girls that they can be tough too!
How does this fangirl express her fandom?
When Jennifer comes out to events, when she isn’t in her Clone Wars Padme costume from Ilum (Snow Bunny Padme), her Tatooine Padme blue costume from Episode 2, or in her Marris Brood costume from The Force Unleashed video game; Jennifer loves to wear her personally made Star Wars skirt that she made from a vintage Return of the Jedi bed sheets!
No matter which costume she wears, Jennifer absolutely loves to get to know the young fans, take pictures with them, and answer all of their questions!
What is her favorite quote or personal motto?
“A strong relationship starts with two brave people who are ready to sacrifice anything for one another.” -or- “Puff up! Puff up! They hate that!” Batty, Furn Gully
What is her favorite fangirl item that she cannot live without?
It would have to be her Disney charm bracelet. It started off with only a couple charms about 7 years ago. Now with the addition of charms from Washington DC, more Disney and assorted other places, she has about 50 charms! She loves it and we are always looking for new and interesting charms that are meaningful!