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Who could have imagined that the fiery on-screen chemistry between Princess Leia and Han Solo, portrayed by the legendary Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford, would leap off the silver screen and blossom into a real-life romance? Indeed, the revelation of their affair was a breathtaking twist worthy of a Hollywood epic, capturing the imaginations of bothStar Warsfans and cinephiles.
Alas, their brief affair was marred by more sadness than romance.Despite its complexity, this slice of trivia never fails to stir the pot of fan discussions, especially considering their shared time on the set ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens.However, instead of chatting about themselves & their own story, they talked about another romantic couple on the set.
Well, the late actress said of the flirting couple,“they had a big age difference like we had”,but she was disappointed by Ford’s devastating response.
How Harrison Ford Reacted to Carrie Fisher After Witnessing Another On-Set Affection
As fans, we often fantasize about our favorite onscreen couples taking their romance off the screen. For years, one of the most iconic pairings in Hollywood history was that of Carrie Fisher andHarrison Ford, betterknown as Princess Leiaand Han Solo in theStar Warsfranchise.
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The idea of these two characters being together in real life was a dream come true for many, but the reality of their affair was far from the fairytale romance we imagined.Fisher once revealed that she and Ford never discussed their relationship, both during their affair and in the years that followed (viaThe Guardian):
He’s not a big talker You know, he wasn’t Mr Chuckles.
Their interactions on set forThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn Of The Jediwere kept strictly professional, with their romanceremaining a secret betweenthem:
I think it was reabsorbed. you’re able to see in our body language that we are comfortable with each other.
Even during their reunion forStar Wars: The Force Awakens, there was no mention of their past relationship. What was most surprising was Ford’s response when Fisher pointed out another on-set romance with a similar age difference to theirs.The late actressrecalled:
In this last film I noticed that two people were flirting and they had a big age difference like we had, and I pointed it out to him, and he said [she puts on his deep-voice deadpan], ‘Well, I hope it goes well for them.’ I think it’s the only time we’ve ever referred to it.
His stoic reply showed that he was not one for sentimental gestures or reminiscing about the past.
Carrie Fisher’s Candid Confession on The Real Story Behind Her Affair with Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisherpreviously said, during an appearance onTODAY, that she was “surprised at the reaction” to the revelation of her “intense” relationship with Harrison Ford.In her 2016 memoir,The Princess Diarist, the late actress went into detail about her relationship with theBlade Runneractor.
Excerpts from Fisher’s diaries during the filming of George Lucas’Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hopewere featured in her book; they did not contain set gossip about the acclaimed film. Rather, it was all about Ford.
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According to what Fisher told TODAY, she wrote her journals during those “upset” periods, which spanned roughly two to three“months”.“It is a three-month one-night stand”,she described her love affair with Ford. Additionally, the actress clarified that she did not“make the first move”toward Ford, as the actress further recalled:
I was tipsy and I was surprised.
According to the actress-author, the real-life romance that fans of the franchise have been waiting for since Han Solo and Princess Leia captured hearts on screen was “so intense”(viaPEOPLE).Fisher further added:
It was Han and Leia during the week, and Carrie and Harrison during the weekend.
Anyway, the real-life romance between Fisher and Ford may not have been the fairytale we hoped for, but their enduring friendship and shared experiences in theStar Warsfranchise will always hold a special place in their hearts. Princess Leia and Han Solo may have been fictional characters, but the love and respect between Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford will live on forever in our hearts!
Star Wars: The Force Awakensis streaming on Disney+.
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