Fresh Air Film Icons: Steven Spielberg / Carrie Fisher
Aug 31, 2024
Acclaimed director Steven Spielberg shares his childhood fears and passion for filmmaking, revealing how personal experiences fuel his iconic stories. Meanwhile, the late Carrie Fisher reflects on her transformation into Princess Leia, discussing fame, identity, and her secret romance with Harrison Ford. Their conversation dives into the emotional complexities of their journeys, the impact of war themes in cinema, and the intertwined relationships between personal and professional lives in Hollywood. It's a nostalgic and poignant exploration of two legendary figures.
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Late Realization of Sex Symbol Status
- Carrie Fisher only realized much later in life that she became a sex symbol after her role as Princess Leia.
- A man once told her he thought about her four times a day from ages 12 to 22.
Isolation on Set
- Carrie Fisher felt insecure as the only woman in the primarily male Star Wars set.
- This isolation stemmed from the lack of female crew members outside of traditional roles like makeup and wardrobe.
The Affair
- Carrie Fisher had an affair with Harrison Ford during the filming of Star Wars.
- She informed Ford of her plans to write about it, to which he responded, "lawyer."
