![]() ![]() "We do children's hospital visits, and premieres it's a pretty nice community. Rebecca also enjoys being part of Lucas Film-affiliated charities, like The Rebel Legion and Mandalorian Mercs. and picked it up when I went to visit them." So it took me six months to get my hands on it, because I shipped it to family in the U.S. And although they do ship to the UK it costs a lot, as there are customs charges. "A lot of the components such as the fabric on the skirt that was from a fabrics company in the U.S. Rebecca's outfit showcases her love of design and took a year to put together. Rebecca's outfit showcases her love of design and actually took a year to put it together. And then when they released a photo of Jennifer as the Madam for this series, I thought, 'Wow! She is playing such a cool character! And she's playing a Twi'lek that doesn't require me to do body paint!" They're dancers, often very small characters, in the background, that are not too much a big part of the show. "But even if people don't recognize an outfit I am wearing, they will come up to me and say, 'you look cool!' and that makes me feel good too." "I love dressing up as the Twi'lek species, I've worn four or five costumes of this kind of alien. "When people see me and it's one of their favorites and they actually recognize me, it's the best thing ever! I just had a gal come up to me and say, 'OMG Madam! I wish you hadn't died!' And I said 'me too, we need more of these outfits!' she quipped. I love making other people smile, especially doing something a little bit niche like this character," explains Rebecca, who is happy to show attendees the elaborate costume she put together for the Star Wars alien character, Madam Garsa Fwip, (played by Jennifer Beals) in The Book of Boba FettDisney + series. "When you've put on a costume, you suddenly are more confident as it's not you– you are slipping into another person. ![]() It's great fun!"Ĭosplay continues to boost Rebecca's self esteem, she says. Immediately, you get something to talk about your favorite television shows and movies with tons of people, who come up to you and want to chat about the character you are dressed up as. "It's been wonderful to attend Comic Cons, as cosplay really adds something to the convention experience, versus just wearing a regular T-shirt. ![]() Playing dress up at events like Comic Con helps boost Rebecca's self esteem ![]()
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