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The iconicStar Warstrilogy not only captivated audiences but also became the backdrop for complex relationships among the cast. Mark Hamill, who starred as the heroic Luke Skywalker, once revealed how he remained blissfully unaware of a hidden drama, aka the secret affair, unfolding behind the screen involving Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
The surprising revelation would appear less surprising after getting to know the raunchy real-life romantic encounter between Hamill and Fisher. And these shocking details are such that it will make anyStar Warsfanatic revolt.
Mark Hamil and Carrie Fisher once made out during theirStar Warsdays!
The late Carrie Fisher, in her memoir, revealed some shocking details about her early life, including her affair with Harrison Ford, who was at that time married and many years older than her. However, what she missed out on, according to Mark Hamill, was that the actress also once made out with Hamill and was even attracted to him.
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During his interview with The Guardian, Hamill revealed the shocking truth,
Carrie and I were attracted to one another, but I knew from previous jobs that it would have been a bad idea [to get involved with someone on set]. But Carrie and I found pretexts. I remember one time – I’m sure alcohol was involved – we were talking about kissing techniques. I said: ‘Well, I think I’m a fairly good kisser. I like to let the women come to me rather than be aggressive.’ And she said: ‘What do you mean?’ Well, next thing you know we’re making out like teenagers!
Adding on that theywere all over each other, Hamill went on to state,
But the one thing that drew Carrie and me back from the precipice was we kind of became aware of what we were doing and just burst out laughing. Which was unfortunate for me because the rocket launch sequence had been initiated.
Hamill’s revelation would surely come as a surprise for a lot ofStar Warsfans, who especially disliked the on-screen kiss between Luke and Leia Skywalker inStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Well, it seems that the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the original cast were just as dynamic, complex, and layered as the characters they portrayed.
Mark Hamil opens up about Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher’s ugly secret
BeforeCarrie Fisherpassed away, the actress published her memoir,The Princess Diarist, detailing her teenage life and later years when she was working in theStar Warsfranchise. Based on a set of journals and poems that she wrote back in the day, the actress revealed that she had an affair with her co-starHarrison Fordwhen they co-starred in theStar Warsoriginal trilogy.
Fisher was then 19 and riddled with insecurity and self-loathing, while Ford was 33 and at that time married to Mary Marquardt (viaThe Guardian). Their affair was only ever revealed when Fisher decided to reveal it in her memoir, however, those around them on the set already knew about it. But Fisher’s on-screen brother akaMark Hamillhad not gotten whiff of it.
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Years later, when asked about the same in an interview withThe Guardian, Hamill remarked,
Marcia [Lucas, Star Wars’ editor and George Lucas’s then wife] told me after we finished filming. I’m glad I didn’t know before, as it probably really would have affected me. By the time I found out, I just thought it was hilarious. But you know men – even if we don’t want to have a relationship, it’s just in our nature to jockey for affection.
Well, by the time he found out, Hamill was unbothered. By staying unaware, he was, thus, able to focus on his performance and his bond with his co-stars without the added weight of personal tensions. However, these revelations that followed years later, only add depth to the legacy ofStar Wars, proving that the stories behind the scenes can be just as captivating as those told on screen.
The originalStar Warstrilogy is available to be streamed on Disney+.
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
