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 Once Explained How Playing Mark Hamill’s Sister Affected Their Relationship

Carrie Fisher once explained how starring opposite Mark Hamill in the 'Star Wars' saga changed their relationship over the years.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

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Elizabeth Taylor Told Debbie Reynolds This Heartbreaking Thing Two Weeks Before Her Death

Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds were part of one of the largest Hollywood affairs. What did Taylor tell Reynolds before she died?

by Rachel Hunt

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Carrie Fisher’s Mother, Debbie Reynolds, Threatened Producers; ‘If You Touch Her, I Will Take Out a Hit on You’

Carrie Fisher's famous mother, Debbie Reynolds, threatened producers and actors not to touch her daughter during filming.

by Rachel Hunt

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Carrie Fisher Didn’t Talk To Her Mother, Debbie Reynolds, for 10 Years For This Harsh Reason

Carrie Fisher and her famous mother, Debbie Reynolds, did not speak for 10 years of their life although they were very close when they both died.

by Rachel Hunt

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Carrie Fisher Had 1 ‘Star Wars’ Scene She Always Wished She Could Redo

The late 'Star Wars' actor, Carrie Fisher, always wanted to redo one scene from 'Episode IV.' Mark Hamill revealed which one in her tribute.

by Rachel Hunt

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Mark Hamill Once Revealed 1 Promise He Refused To Keep for Carrie Fisher After Her Death

'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill told fans about the one promise that he could not bear to keep after Carrie Fisher died in 2016.

by Rachel Hunt

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Carrie Fisher’s ’30 Rock’ Episode Was a Dark Commentary on Her Hollywood Experience

Carrie Fisher, a woman who spent her life in the limelight used '30 Rock' as an opportunity to shed light on the worst parts of her Hollywood experience.

by Eduard Varnham

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Mark Hamill Said He and Carrie Fisher ‘Were in Love With Each Other’ and ‘Hated Each Other’s Guts’

Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher shared an intense relationship while filming 'Star Wars.'

by Simone Torn

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When Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill Locked Lips, the Star Recalls ‘The Rocket Launch Sequence’ Was ‘Initiated’

'Star Wars' co-stars Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill made out only one time; however, Hamill describes the session graphically.

by Rachel Hunt

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Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford’s Affair Was Kept Secret From Mark Hamill Until Filming ‘Star Wars’ Ended for This 1 Reason

Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford's affair was kept from Mark Hamill until right after filming for 'Star Wars' ended for this important reason.

by Rachel Hunt

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Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill ‘Were All Over Each Other’ During Their 1 Makeout Session — Why Didn’t It Happen Ever Again?

'Star Wars' actors Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill had one very intense makeout session; however, it never happened again. Here's why not.

by Rachel Hunt

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Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher Didn’t Realize They Both Starred in This 2001 Comedy Until Filming Was Over

'Star Wars' legends Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher worked together in the 2000s and only realized it after filming was already over.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

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‘Star Wars’: Mark Hamill Revealed the Affectionate Nickname Everyone Called Harrison Ford on Set

'Star Wars' actors Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher had the most affectionate name for Harrison Ford when the cameras weren't rolling.

by Rachel Hunt

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Mark Hamill Admitted Why He and Carrie Fisher Never Dated; ‘She Was Too Much for Me in Every Regard’

'Star Wars' actors Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher once locked lips off-screen, but Hamill revealed why the pair never dated.

by Rachel Hunt

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Carrie Fisher’s Biggest Career Regret Is Giving Up Her Likeness for Free at 19

The customary royalty for actors merchandising their likeness is around 5 percent. Carrie Fisher reportedly made nothing, although one resource reports that she made a quarter of a percent. Perhaps she didn’t know any better when she signed the contract to play Princess Leia Organa in director George Lucas’ Star Wars (1977). She certainly didn’t …

by Kelly Schoen

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‘Star Wars’: George Lucas Wouldn’t Let Carrie Fisher Wear a Bra in ‘A New Hope’ for the Dumbest Reason

Carrie Fisher became an icon as Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' saga. But the actor revealed years later George Lucas wouldn't let her wear a bra on set.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.

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Billie Lourd Honored Mom Carrie Fisher When Naming Her Son

Billie Lourd is a talented actor who has appeared in TV shows like Scream Queens and American Horror Story. She has shown to have an effortless sense for comedy roles and has become one of Ryan Murphy’s muses. Lourd is Hollywood royalty, the daughter of iconic Star Wars actor Carrie Fisher and the granddaughter of …

by Christina Nunn

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7 Movies to Watch on Mother’s Day Starring Real-Life Celebrity Moms and Daughters

On Mother’s Day, it’s nice to celebrate the relationship between moms and their kids. And celebrities like to do the same! Whether you’re at home with your family or you’re separated from your mom/kids this year, here are a few films featuring real-life celebrity moms and their daughters, and where to watch them. ‘Star Wars’ …

by Becca Bleznak

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Where Did the Inspiration for Princess Leia’s ‘Space Bun’ Hair Come From in ‘Star Wars’?

Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia is an iconic 'Star Wars' figure all on her own. But her hair is also popular. Where did it come from?

by Alani Vargas

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‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Co-Writer Confirms the True Nature of Leia’s Fate

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' co-writer Chris Terrio explains why Leia's story ends exactly the way it does in the movie.

by Robert Yaniz Jr.