Even I have never more than rolled my eyes at that part.
The thing is that, even though Leia wasn't done perfectly, there was obviously a conscious effort to have her be independent and her own character. About half as much effort was put into Padme in the first movie, then virtually none once Anakin was grown up. They tried with one, and barely bothered with the other, to the point where they literally made her nothing more than a point for angst. They even removed a chunk of her role, because she originally lived long enough to make at least a little impact on Leia's life. (Which is a pity, as Padme started with such potential.)
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The thing is that, even though Leia wasn't done perfectly, there was obviously a conscious effort to have her be independent and her own character. About half as much effort was put into Padme in the first movie, then virtually none once Anakin was grown up. They tried with one, and barely bothered with the other, to the point where they literally made her nothing more than a point for angst. They even removed a chunk of her role, because she originally lived long enough to make at least a little impact on Leia's life. (Which is a pity, as Padme started with such potential.)
ETA for important typo.