When Star Wars promoted Leia Organa from a princess to a general, it was also an affirmation for Carrie Fisher. If her initial celebrity was an accident of birth to Hollywood royalty Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, she earned the admiration of fans around the world all by herself, first as an actor and then as a screenwriter, novelist and mental health activist. Most of all, she was a storyteller of glorious wit and keen observation, which made her a standing-room-only performer in one-woman shows based on her memoirs (and a frequent talk-show guest). As she wrote, “If my life wasn’t funny it would just be true, and that is unacceptable.” In The Story of Carrie Fisher, we recall and celebrate the memory of a singular talent.
the story of CARRIE FISHER
why WE LOVE CARRIE FISHER
born TO BE A HOLLYWOOD STAR • The daughter of Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds was raised in the spotlight and lived under its constant glare.
UNIVERSAL appeal • As soon as Leia Organa stood up to Darth Vader in Star Wars, we said we loved her. She knew.
natural SCENE STEALER • Whether she’s creating a character or playing a heightened version of herself, Fisher captivated with her often sarcastic but always welcome presence.
A WAY WITH words • By remaking her life as art, her works of fiction captured real-life truths, and her memoirs were as riveting as any made-up tales.
CARRIE FISHER’S OEUVRE
her love IN MANY SPLENDID FORMS • Fisher’s romances and dear friendships filled gossip pages (and her own books).
A LASTING legacy • Fighting stigmas about addiction and mental health made Fisher a human rights warrior until the very end.
The Story of Carrie Fisher
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