Carrie Fisher Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher was an American actress known for her role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars films. Fisher later appeared in various other films and TV shows, including The Blues Brothers, When Harry Met Sally…, and 30 Rock. Fisher died in 2016 after suffering an unexpected medical emergency while on a commercial flight from London to Los Angeles. She left behind her daughter, famous actress Billie Lourd.
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Carrie Fisher Called Leia’s ‘Star Wars’ Gold Bikini ‘What Supermodels Will Eventually Wear in the Seventh Ring of Hell’
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Carrie Fisher Played Ringo Starr’s Love Interest in the Video for His Final No. 1 Song
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Carrie Fisher Said She Was ‘Tragically’ Able to Help Bob Dylan With His Cologne Brand
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How Billie Lourd’s Mom Carrie Fisher Helped Her Find Her Wedding Dress
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Carrie Fisher Sent a Cow Tongue to a Predatory Producer — With an Ominous Warning

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Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford Partied All Night With the Rolling Stones Then Turned Up Still Drunk to Film ‘The Empire Strikes Back’

Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford partied hard in their 'Star Wars' days — learn more about their all-night party with The Rolling Stones.

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‘Star Wars’: Carrie Fisher Let a Star Record a Hit Song in Her Bathroom

'Star Wars' actor Carrie Fisher let a future star stay in her home in Los Angeles. While the singer was there, he composed one of his hit songs in her bathroom.

by Matthew Trzcinski

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Carrie Fisher Rewrote Some of Your Favorite Movies

She may be known for ‘Star Wars’ but Carrie Fisher’s impact behind the camera could be even greater than her impact in front of it. Throughout the 80s and 90s, Fisher made a majority of her income rewriting and altering scripts for major films and studios. She’s considered one of the best script doctors.

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Carrie Fisher Gave Daisy Ridley Epic Dating Advice After ‘Star Wars’ Fame

Learn more about the dating advice Carrie Fisher gave Daisy Ridley.

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How Carrie Fisher’s Grandson Celebrated May the Fourth with Mom Billie Lourd

In the wake of Carrie Fisher's death, her daughter, actor Billie Lourd, honors her mom's 'Star Wars' legacy. And in 2021, Fisher's grandson joined the fun.

by Becca Bleznak

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‘Star Wars’: The First Time Adam Driver Saw ‘Force Awakens’ Was With Carrie Fisher

Adam Driver saw 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' for the first time in the best way possible.

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‘Star Wars’: Carrie Fisher Called These Events ‘Lap Dances’

Carrie Fisher is beloved the world over for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. Leia became a sex symbol in addition to a feminist icon. Interestingly, Leia used some pretty sexual language to describe certain Star Wars events, calling them “lap dances.” Carrie Fisher grew up with Debbie Reynolds and her …

by Matthew Trzcinski

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‘Star Wars’: How Carrie Fisher Achieved Princess Leia’s Makeup

Carrie Fisher is known the world over for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. What was particularly notable about her character was her unique look and style. Through the process of becoming Princess Leia, Fisher became especially in touch with make-up. Let’s take a look at how Princess Leia’s look was …

by Matthew Trzcinski

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Carrie Fisher Went to a Fat Farm for ‘Star Wars’ and Met These Celebrities

Carrie Fisher is recognized the world over for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. Fisher has many stories of what went on behind the scenes of the production of the original Star Wars film. Let’s take a look at one of her personal accounts of why she was asked to visit …

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Carrie Fisher Quit School at a Very Young Age

Carrie Fisher dropped out of college to film 'Star Wars: A New Hope,' but that wasn't the first school she left.

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Why Eddie Fisher’s Memoir Made Carrie Fisher Threaten to Change Her Name

Carrie Fisher was so offended by Eddie Fisher's memoir, she was ready to legally distance herself from him.

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How Harrison Ford Convinced Mark Hamill He Wasn’t Having an Affair With Carrie Fisher While Filming ‘Star Wars’

'Star Wars' actors Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford had an affair during filming. But they kept it hidden from their co-star, Mark Hamill.

by Becca Bleznak

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How Did Eddie Fisher Die? The Sad Reason Carrie Fisher Wasn’t at Her Father’s Bedside

Carrie Fisher wasn't with her dad, singer Eddie Fisher, when he died in 2010. But the reason for her absence may surprise you.

by Becca Bleznak

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How Much Older Was Harrison Ford Than Carrie Fisher When They Slept Together While Filming ‘Star Wars’?

'Star Wars' co-stars Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford had an affair on the set of the first film. What was their age difference?

by Becca Bleznak

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Mark Hamill Fell for His on-Screen Sister Before Carrie Fisher

Mark Hamill confirmed he fell for 'Star Wars' co-star Carrie Fisher. Moreover, Hamill did previously fall for a co-star playing his sister.

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Why Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill Often Fought Over Luke and Leia

Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill often disagreed about one key element of the relationship between their 'Star Wars' characters, Luke and Leia.

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Eddie Fisher Once Made an ‘Awkward’ Comment About Daughter Carrie Fisher When She Was a Teenager

Actor Carrie Fisher didn't grow up with her father, Eddie Fisher, at home. Discover one strange comment he made to her.

by Becca Bleznak

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Carrie Fisher Wrote She Wasn’t the Reason Harrison Ford and His First Wife Divorced

Actor Carrie Fisher wrote about her affair with her 'Star Wars' co-star Harrison Ford. And she doesn't think it led to his divorce.

by Becca Bleznak

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Carrie Fisher vs. Debbie Reynolds: Who Had the Higher Net Worth?

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds are Hollywood icons, but which of the late stars had the higher net worth?

by Kelli Boyle

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Carrie Fisher Wrote That She and Dad Eddie Fisher Became ‘Drug Buddies’ Late in His Life

'Star Wars' actor Carrie Fisher was open about her drug use. Learn what she once wrote about her dad, Eddie Fisher's.

by Becca Bleznak