A shocking confession from the late Carrie Fisher has re-emerged, and Star Wars followers are left stunned and tearful. The actress, known for her iconic role as Princess Leia, once penned a deeply personal tribute to her co-star and former flame, Harrison Ford. The story behind her memoir and the way she handled their past has ignited fresh conversation online.
The tribute was tucked into her 2016 autobiography The Princess Diarist, detailing a short-lived affair with Ford during the filming of the original Star Wars. Although decades had passed, Fisher approached the revelation with care and respect, going so far as to seek Ford’s permission before publishing her story.
Carrie Fisher’s memoir revealed a private history with co-star Harrison Ford
Fisher’s honesty in The Princess Diarist captivated fans with its raw vulnerability and humor. She revealed that she and Ford had a brief affair while filming Star Wars in 1976, when she was only 19, and he 33, and married at the time. The affair had long remained a secret, one she eventually chose to share with caution.
Fisher told Ford he could read the manuscript and remove anything he was not comfortable with. She sent it to him and never heard back, so fans interpret that silence as Ford’s quiet way of processing a personal history he preferred to keep private, while respecting Fisher’s voice.
Fans react to Carrie Fisher’s tribute and the ensuing silence
Reddit users have reacted strongly to the resurfaced story, and while many praised Fisher for her transparency and the poetic nature of her writing, others pointed out how her care in approaching Ford showed respect, despite the complicated nature of their past.
The tribute also reminded fans of Fisher’s brilliance not just as an actress, but also as a writer. With her words getting re-read as both eulogy and love letter, her emotional honesty continues to inspire Star Wars fans years after her passing.
