Well, this is where the fun begins! Poor Hayden Christensen, he was once the brunt of more jokes than Jar Jar Binks. Criticized not just by the men, but the women, and the children too! From his sand-phobic monologues to his intense ‘I hate you’ moments, the mockery was as widespread as the Galactic Empire. Yet, just like the character he played, he has risen from the ashes of public opinion, much like a phoenix… or rather, like a certain Sith Lord.

Today, as we look back on the Star Wars prequels, the Force is definitely with Hayden. His portrayal of Anakin Skywalker has grown on us. We’ve come to admire the emotional depth he brought to the young Jedi turned Sith Lord. It’s an incredible redemption arc, and we’re not talking about Darth Vader’s switch in Return of the Jedi.

So, to honor Anakin’s journey (and Hayden’s too), we’ve pulled together a selection of the funniest memes from a galaxy far, far away. Hold onto your lightsabers, folks, it’s going to be a laughter-filled ride across the star system!