Carrie Fisher’s Path to Stardom
Ever heard the name Carrie Fisher? If not, you’ve probably heard of the character she’s famous for – Princess Leia in Star Wars. Her parents were Hollywood stars Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. So, it’s safe to say she was born for fame. Before she became a galaxy legend in 1977, she showed her acting skills in a film called ‘Shampoo’. But Princess Leia was her passport to worldwide fame. Since her passing in 2016, fans still celebrate her amazing work as Leia.
Did you know? Almost 50 years after Star Wars rolled out, behind-the-scenes secrets are still unboxed. One juicy nugget is that actress Terri Nunn almost wore Leia’s robes!
The Other Princess Leia
Carrie Fisher was brilliant as Princess Leia. But imagine if Terri Nunn, actress and lead singer of the band ‘Berlin’, landed the part. Crazy, right? Many actresses like Amy Irving, Farrah Fawcett, Cindy Williams, and Lisa Eilbacher were considered. But Fisher bagged it, after Nunn’s tryout with Harrison Ford, Leia’s on-screen love interest, didn’t quite hit the mark. Just imagine how different Leia would’ve been if Nunn played her!
Romance on and off Set
Hollywood is a hub of love stories that brew on-set and spill into real life. Guess what? Star Wars wasn’t immune! Fisher and Ford or as we know them, Leia and Han Solo fell in love when cameras stopped rolling. Things got messy because Ford was married and had two kids. Plus, there was a 14-year gap between them. Their secret love life remained hush-hush until Fisher spilled the beans in her 2016 book, ‘The Princess Diarist’.
The big reveal surprised everyone. Imagine, Ford was married throughout Star Wars’ filming. Fisher described their three-month fling as “so intense”. She added, “It was Han and Leia during the week, and Carrie and Harrison during the weekend.” The spark apparently ignited at George Lucas’ birthday party where Ford played knight in shining armor for Fisher.
In a Wrap
Fisher’s superb Princess Leia performance ranked her high among never-fading icons of cinema. Apart from this, behind-the-scenes dramas tossed in extra allure. Fisher’s openness about her romance with Ford not only humanized these stars but also gave us a peek into the enticing world of Hollywood.
Want to relive the Star Wars action? All its movies are now available on Disney+ for streaming.
The tale behind Carrie Fisher’s rise to fame, iconic Star Wars role, and hidden love story, keep adding new layers to the timeless saga. Just goes to show, there’s always more than what meets the eye in Hollywood! A space princess on screen, a genuine spirit off it, Fisher’s legacy continues to shine among the stars.
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