Who is Carrie Fisher

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This is my kind of princess...

My first exposure to Carrie Fisher was as Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars movies.  And, I thought she was pretty awesome from just those movies.  But, over the years, following both her acting and her writing career -- my admiration for this lady has grown exponentially.  She is amazingly talented and wickedly funny.  Check out the information here to see what I'm talking about...

Three Reasons I Love Carrie Fisher: 

    She has a great sense of humor.

  • She makes great movies.

  • She writes great books.

A Brief Glance At Carrie Fisher 

Carrie Frances Fisher (born October 21, 1956) is an American actress, screenwriter, and novelist. She is most famous for her portrayal of Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy, although her comedic novels have also won praise.

Fisher was born in Beverly Hills, CA, the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. Her younger brother is Todd Fisher and her half-sisters are actresses Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh Fisher. When Fisher was two, her parents divorced and her father married actress Elizabeth Taylor. The following year, her mother married shoe store chain owner Harry Karl. It was assumed from an early age that Fisher would go into the family business; she began appearing with her mother in Las Vegas at age 12. She attended Beverly Hills High School but left to join her mother on the road. She appeared as a debutante and singer in the hit Broadway revival "Irene" (1973) starring her mother.

Fisher was married to musician Paul Simon (1983-84), and was in a relationship with him for several years afterward. Subsequently, she had a relationship with CAA principal and agent Bryan Lourd. They had one child together, Billie Catherine Lourd (born July 17, 1992). The couple's relationship ended when Lourd left her for a man. She was tied for a time to Senator Christopher Dodd, and for a brief time was engaged to Dan Aykroyd.

In an interview on public radio in 2005, Fisher joked that she was afraid if she ever became senile she might begin to slip back into her Princess Leia character. Fisher has publicly discussed her problems with drugs, her battles with bipolar disorder, and overcoming an addiction to prescription medication.

(...from Wikipedia)

Carrie Fisher Fan Video 

PrincessLeia/Carrie Fisher - The Best Damn Thing

Carrie's the best damn thing that your eyes have ever seen... This is my first vid i thought it was fun so... ya no Please write respectful comments

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Carrie Fisher Filmography 

  • Shampoo (1975)
  • Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
  • Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (1979)
  • Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
  • The Blues Brothers (1980)
  • Under the Rainbow (1981)
  • Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
  • Garbo Talks (1984)
  • The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)
  • Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
  • Hollywood Vice Squad (1986)
  • The Time Guardian (1987)
  • Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
  • Appointment with Death (1988)
  • She's Back (1989)
  • The 'Burbs (1989)
  • Loverboy (1989)
  • When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
  • Sweet Revenge (1990)
  • Sibling Rivalry (1990)
  • Drop Dead Fred (1991)
  • Soapdish (1991)
  • Hook (1991)
  • This Is My Life (1992)
  • Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
  • Return of the Ewok (1999) (short subject) (filmed in 1983)
  • Scream 3 (2000)
  • Lisa Picard Is Famous (2000) (Cameo)
  • Heartbreakers (2001)
  • Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
  • A Midsummer Night's Rave (2002)
  • Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
  • Wonderland (2003)
  • Stateside (2004)
  • The Aristocrats (2005) (documentary)
  • Undiscovered (2005)

It's The Metal Bikini 

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Carrie Fisher's Bibliography 

  • Postcards from the Edge, 1987
  • Surrender the Pink, 1991
  • Delusions of Grandma, 1993
  • Hollywood Moms, 2001 (introduction)
  • The Best Awful There Is, 2004

Get Your Own Copy Of One Of Carrie Fisher's Books 

Delusions of Grandma

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Surrender the Pink

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The Best Awful

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Postcards from the Edge

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Carrie Fisher's Commercial Work 

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Carrie Fisher Photos Found On Flickr 

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Carrie Fisher on Craig Ferguson 

Carrie Fisher on Craig Ferguson (May 2007)

Carrie tells the tale of her father & Elizabeth Taylor

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Carrie Fisher Guestbook 

Do you have a favorite movie of hers? Have you seen her one woman show? Do you just not like her? Either way, if you're a fan or not, leave me a note to let me know your thoughts or opinions, or just to say hello. And, thanks for visiting my page.

lisadh wrote...

I still think of Princess Leia when I hear her name, but I agree that she's an awesomely funny writer, and I highly recommend her books to anyone who wants a good read.

ReplyPosted January 16, 2009

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CamH wrote

What a woman. It's great to see someone with as much celebrity as she has, go through life's ups and downs and retain so much integrity and humility, just by being down to earth and honest about herself. Of all the stars in hollywood, very few could come close to holding a candle to this Gal.

Reply Posted December 14, 2008

EverythingMouse wrote...

I think Carrie Fisher is such a great writer. I have just bought her new book and can't wait to get into it.

ReplyPosted December 06, 2008

Jewelsofawe wrote...

I liked her in Star Wars through Return of the Jedi and I also liked her in When Harry met Sally. I had and still have somewhere the Princess Leia barbie doll.

ReplyPosted September 28, 2008

jeffwend wrote...

Carrie is great. She will forver be a babe to me after the Leia slave girl outfit too=)

ReplyPosted March 26, 2008

daoine wrote...

Welcome to the Phenomenal Women group :)

ReplyPosted March 16, 2008

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Debbie wrote

I love carrie fisher to little itty bitty bits and pieces!!! She is the best, and should be on tv much much more than she is. Also, I am praying to wahtever diety there is that she brings her show, Wishful Drinking on tour...that would be most good! lol.

In short, Carrie, if you ever see this, I am exponentially in awe of you.

Reply Posted March 14, 2008

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