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 (1)

• Esther — Romantic Spouses And Lovers — Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston)

  Esther is Judah's wife and love interest, but revenge and religious conviction strain their bond.

  The plot states that Judah marries Esther after his adopted brother leaves, and they reunite while emotionally divided by their opposing purposes.

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