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5 Favorite Carrie Fisher Performances


2016 cannot get any worse as both in and outside of the media, it has been a rollercoaster of terrible news coverage. But, out of all the icons in both the music and movie industry, we lost another beloved icon at the age of 60: Carrie Fisher, who many people relate to as Princess Leia from the Star Wars universe or many young women relate to as a figure of intelligence and wit in both the movies and in real life.

But, even out of Star Wars, she has been in other memorable movies in which her role played a key element into the movie. It is too soon to see her go. So, here we are, my favorite performances from the legendary Carrie Fisher.

Star Wars franchise

 This is the movie or franchise that catapulted her into stardom as the sci-fi genre has transported into something bigger. But, it is not solely the visual effects, it is also the characters. We cared about many of these characters in the universe including Princess Leia, who was a person determined to do what is right for not just her planet but also the universe. And, her romantic and funny chemistry with Han Solo has made it more infectious. Leia is a strong-willed individual to restore balance in the galaxy even when she has the Force.

When Harry Met Sally...

 Yep, she is in this beloved romantic comedy in a supporting role that counterparts Sally as her character finds true love as she helps Sally find her true love.

Soapdish

 This is an under appreciated and underrated comedy about how people lived in the soap opera industry in Hollywood. Even, she, as the casting director and producer, has some funny moments in this movie.

Hannah and Her Sisters

 She is in a small role in a Woody Allen film as she plays a rival of Dianne Wiest's character who auditions for roles in the Broadway industry.

The 'Burbs

I remember this comedy but I have not watched it in a long while as she portrays Tom Hanks' wife in a movie that pokes fun about the life in suburbia and its dwellers. I remember not being memorable film as Tom Hanks was also skyrocketing in stardom but I remember her and Hanks having some good chemistry.







RIP. May the Force be with you, always!

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