Ever Wonder About Palpatine’s Sex Life? Unfortunately, Ian McDiarmid Has

Very few characters in Star Wars elicit the same kind of range of reactions from fans as Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid). Going all the way back to 1983 in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, and all through the prequels, he was the most terrifying aspect of the franchise, with his Force lightning and guttural screams making him one of the defining villains of cinema. However, despite seeing this character as a meek senator, a manipulative dictator, and a vicious Sith lord, one aspect of his character is something no one wants to think about: his sex life.