An Exclusive Interview with Carrie Fisher: Behind the Scenes of Celebration Europe

TLDRCarrie Fisher shares her experience at Celebration Europe and reflects on her time in the Star Wars franchise, including her thoughts on the gold bikini and finding out Luke is her brother. She expresses both gratitude and sadness as she says goodbye to the iconic role of Princess Leia.

Key insights

🎙️Carrie Fisher had a great time on stage at Celebration Europe, despite jokingly saying it was a horrible time.

👙Fisher has mixed feelings about the gold bikini she wore in Return of the Jedi, appreciating its appearance but also relieved she doesn't have to wear it anymore.

👧👦Fisher found out about Luke being her brother when she was told off-script, and she recalls being suspicious of the reveal.

🎬Fisher got immersed in the Star Wars world, thinking about the impact of her character's actions, such as the famous kiss with Luke.

👋Although she could have continued in the Star Wars franchise, Fisher was content with the experience and sad to say goodbye during the last day of shooting.

Q&A

What were Carrie Fisher's real thoughts on the gold bikini?

Fisher admitted that while she wished she still looked good enough to wear it, she was glad to not have to wear it anymore.

How did Carrie Fisher react when she found out that Luke was her brother?

Fisher remembers being told off-script and initially feeling suspicious. However, she got more involved in the on-screen kiss between the characters.

Was Carrie Fisher ready to finish the Star Wars franchise after Return of the Jedi?

Fisher could have continued, as she enjoyed the experience and the camaraderie with the crew. However, she was also content with saying goodbye during the last day of shooting.

What was Carrie Fisher's lasting memory of filming on Endor?

Fisher recalls waking up next to someone with green lips after a crew party where people were drinking, including someone who had drunk NyQuil.

What did Carrie Fisher appreciate about her time in the Star Wars franchise?

Fisher appreciated being a part of an all-boy fantasy and having the unique experience of playing Princess Leia.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Carrie Fisher is backstage at Celebration Europe.

00:08Fisher had a great time on stage at Celebration Europe.

01:00Fisher reflects on the gold bikini she wore in Return of the Jedi.

02:08Fisher recalls finding out that Luke is her brother.

02:56Fisher reflects on the impact of her character's actions, such as the on-screen kiss with Luke.

03:40Fisher talks about her experience filming on Endor and saying goodbye to the Star Wars franchise.

03:43The interview ends with a memorable quote.