How A 'Pregnant Rey' Rumor Started And Why It Divided Fans

While canon "Star Wars" rules may potentially create issues for Rey should she ever choose to get married, one expanded universe couple proved that it can work. Within the expansive world of "Star Wars Legends," the collection of non-film related "Star Wars" background stories made prior to April 2014, none other than Luke Skywalker himself was once married to the Sith-turned-Jedi Mara Jade. 

Jade's time in the galaxy initially sees the especially Force-sensitive individual as a skilled assassin and operative of Emperor Palpatine. Following the mighty Emperor's death,  Jade is informed through the force that Palpatine's final wish is to have Luke Skywalker killed. She carries the hard-hearted urge to fulfill this mission as her life, now without the Emperor's resources and leadership, turns to one of smuggling. However, as the two find themselves forced to work alongside one another during numerous conflicts throughout the galaxy, they grow closer and eventually marry on Coruscant. From here, the two continue fighting alongside one another and even have a child, Ben Skywalker, before her death at the hands of Jacen Solo. 

George Lucas was against the concept of Luke marrying, telling Total FIlm (via Cinema Blend) in 2008, "The 'Star Wars' story is really the tragedy of Darth Vader ... Once Vader dies, he doesn't come back to life, the Emperor doesn't get cloned and Luke doesn't get married." Nonetheless, the non-canon relationship provides promise that the force is strong enough to make love work out at the end.