Esther — Ben-Hur Character Profile

About Esther

Former slave turned Judah's love interest and loyal companion throughout his trials.

Esther — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Healing, Diplomacy, Resilience, Loyalty, Wisdom

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 6/10

Esther's Known Relations

• Judah Ben-Hur — Spouse

Esther appears in 2 titles

• Ben-Hur (1959) — character page
• Ben-Hur (2016)

Character Facts

Played by

Nazanin Boniadi

Appears in

Ben-Hur (2016)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Esther — Social Zealot — Dismas (Moisés Arias)

  Esther's humanitarian efforts contrast with Dismas's militant goals.

• Esther — Alliance Companion — Sheik Ilderim (Morgan Freeman)

  Esther supports Ilderim's racing endeavors alongside Judah.

• Esther — Social Civilian — Pontius Pilate (Pilou Asbæk)

  Esther operates in the civilian sphere under Pilate's governance.

• Esther — Family Husband — Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston)

  Judah and Esther share a marital bond that endures separation.

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