Via Mercurynews.com:

It’s no surprise that, after nearly 40 years of being a pop culture phenomenon, “Star Wars” has helped inspire so many to get into the entertainment business.

It’s also no wonder so many entertainers were salivating at the chance to be part of the dusted-off, new “Star Wars” universe. Many of them have been vocal since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012 and announced a new slate of films.

Here are 15 of the biggest “Star Wars” fans among the famous.

Kevin Smith: In Smith’s 1994 breakout cult classic “Clerks,” one scene involves his two main characters discussing whether “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi” are better, and the ethical implications of destroying a half-completed Death Star with so many innocent workers aboard. The movies also were referenced in “Mallrats.” And, of course, the title and logo of Smith’s film “Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back” borrows heavily from the first “Star Wars” sequel.

Seth Green: The successful actor and “Star Wars” lover has devoted a large part of his career to making comedic “Star Wars” material, especially for the TV series “Robot Chicken.” He also co-created the animated comedy series “Star Wars Detours,” with his “Robot Chicken” co-creator Matthew Senreich, for Lucasfilm; it was shelved when plans for the new trilogy were announced.

Adrianne Curry: The former “America’s Next Top Model” winner and reality show star, who was married to “The Brady Bunch’s” Christopher Knight for six years, is an admitted “Star Wars” nut. She proves that with repeated appearances at conventions and Comic-Con, where she has dressed up in a “Slave Leia” costume. She threw a “Star Wars”-themed pool party for her 30th birthday.

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