As the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Carrie Fisher was perfectly positioned to leave a legacy in the Hollywood industry. Beyond her acting career, she was also a talented writer, penning works like “Hook” and “Wishful Drinking.”
She left an indelible mark as Princess Leia in the science fiction film “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope,” starring alongside Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill. Before being cast for the role, Fisher had to lose 10 pounds. For her role in Star Wars, she was also nominated for the Saturn Award four times.
