Jabba the Hutt is a fictional Hutt crime lord from the Star Wars universe. Jabba is primarily known for his criminal empire on Tatooine, where he operated from his palace near Mos Eisley. He is depicted as a massive slug-like alien, approximately 12 feet (3.7 meters) long and weighing around 3,900 pounds (1,800 kg), or nearly as big as your mom.