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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.
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.
Jun 14, 2024 · Bob Chapek dismissed the calls for Kennedy's firing and said she would direct Lucasfilm for many years to come. He also announced several upcoming Star Wars projects, including films and series, on Disney+.
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...
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.
Nov 19, 2019 · Kathleen Kennedy talks to Rolling Stone about the challenges and choices of making Star Wars movies, from Episode IX to the next trilogy. She also discusses George Lucas' criticism, Rian Johnson's vision, and Kevin Feige's involvement.
