When talking about one of the most influential and popular actresses of the century, there are numerous stars that can take that place, but the name that comes to everyone’s mind from the recent history of cinema is Carrie Fisher, the actress who is recognized globally for playing the role of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise.
And after her tragic death in 2016, her name was forever immortalized in the history of cinema as well as in the hearts of her fans and fans of the franchise as well. But before her demise, the actress opened up about her life until that moment, where she also addressed her infamous affair with co-star Harrison Ford, and the regrets she had after it.
Carrie Fisher Regretted Having An Affair With Harrison Ford
Most popular for playing the role of Princess Leia, and more infamous for the dress that she wore after being kidnapped by Jabba The Hutt, the Late actress Carrie Fisher is also remembered for doing her role justice with her remarkable performance as the sister of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. But her performance in the film wasn’t all that makes her memorable, it was also the affair that she was a part of with Hollywood legend Harrison Ford on the sets of the films, something that she regretted as she neared the end of her life.
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Despite denying any romantic feelings towards her co-star, on her deathbed in 2016, she revealed that she indeed had an affair with the Indiana Jones star in 1977 for a brief moment in their time together. In her memoir The Princess Diarist, she talked about how it was just unlike her to get into this kind of a relationship with anyone, and yet, she also talked about how it didn’t count for Ford as infidelity, as she was very short in height. Along with this, she also talked about her regret of engaging in an extramarital affair with the then father of two and a married man, saying:
“I wasn’t raised that way, But when you’re on location — this is something I discovered — everything is permitted.”
Despite this experience and the regret that was associated with it, she kept her head held high until the day she closed her eyes forever.
Why Is Star Wars Such An Iconic Franchise?
On the surface, the story of the films in the franchise may look like the general concept of good Vs. evil, but there are so many plots and storylines that connect the main story to an entire universe worth of tales to explore is one of the major reasons why the Star Wars franchise is loved by everyone. Along with that, there is also the case of bringing some of the most exceptional performances by industry icons into memorable characters which makes the franchise so valuable today.
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Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, streaming on Disney+.
Source: The Princess Diarist
