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Hanging out with Prince William and Prince Harry

Dern said she had a wonderful time at the “Star Wars” European premiere in London, especially because she got to chat with Prince William and Prince Harry about their beloved late mother, Princess Diana, whom she called “a true pioneer goddess.”

“It was very beautiful to be with the royal highnesses,” said Dern. “To be with William and Harry and actually speak to them about having had the privilege of knowing and meeting their mom at a royal premier, which was amazing. Knowing her, she was such an extraordinary woman, as we all know.”

“She was so brilliant about film and music – a true pioneer goddess,” she added.

‘Jurassic Park’

Could Dern’s “Jurassic Park” character, Ellie Sattler, be returning to the big screen? Perhaps.

“I love her. She’s a feminist, she’s awesome. She’s incredible,” Dern said of her character. “We love Ellie Sattler. I love that character, and working on that film was amazing.”

Could @LauraDern return to the Jurassic Park universe? She said it could be time. Need to make that happen, @JurassicWorld! #FallenKingdom pic.twitter.com/RT3vFpwNri

— Good Morning America (@GMA) December 14, 2017

“I think it might be time for some Ellie Sattler, but let’s see. I don’t know,” the actress said with a smile.

.@LauraDern gives a great morning pep talk to BB-8 in the @GMA studio! #TheLastJedi

cc: @starwars @rianjohnson pic.twitter.com/T9XYNfXAtu

— Good Morning America (@GMA) December 14, 2017

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