Daisy Ridley responds to fan invite to prom: Sorry, I'm in a staring competition with Luke Skywalker

The actress said she was flattered by the invite, but would be unable to attend
Sorry: Daisy Ridley turns down an invite to a school prom
Instagram/ Daisy Ridley
Emma Powell17 March 2016
The Weekender

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Daisy Ridley has responded to an invite to a fan's school prom, saying she is unable to attend because she is locked in a staring competition with Luke Skywalker.

Ridley, 23, was invited to Kevin Carlock's formal at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina after the student created a rap to convince the actress to accompany him.

The creative invite gave reasons why Ridley would enjoy the event including Kylo Ren not being in attendance.

But the actress - who plays Rey in Star Wars - declined the offer and let Carlock down gently via an Instagram post.

Alongside a picture of her face she held a note which read: “Thank you so much for that brilliant invite to your formal. Unfortunately I’m locked in an intense staring competition with Luke Skywalker, somewhere in the middle of the galaxy, so won’t be able to make it. Let me know how it goes!”

She captioned the shot: “@kevincarlock your video made my day! Can't believe I only just saw it! Thank you!!!”

Carlock took the rejection well and responded with a pun, posting: “Thanks so much for your response! Father-daughter staring contests are epic, so I understand why you can’t make it. Good luck with episode VIII, and may the formal be with you. Kevin/Kevin.”

The London-born actress is currently filming the eighth film in the sci-fi franchise.

It is slated for release in 2017.

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