Carrie Fisher In Her Young Days: Photos Of The ‘Star Wars’ Actress Through The Years

By:

Elissa Anderson

May 25, 2022 11:55AM EDT

‘Star Wars’ came out 45 years ago, making Carrie Fisher and others instant celebs. See photos of the actress through her life here.

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Carrie Fisher: Her Young Years

Carrie Fisher: Her Young Years — Carrie Fisher was just a fresh-faced talent when she rocketed to super-fame with ‘Star Wars’ and over the years, she evolved into a seasoned Hollywood veteran. Let’s see how it happened in photos.

The actress was born Carrie Frances Fisher on October 21, 1956 in Beverly Hills, California, the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. She began his career in the early 1970s, attending London’s Central School of Speech of Drama before making her film debut in the comedy Shampoo.

In 1977, Carrie had her breakout and career-defining role when she appeared as Princess Leia in Star Wars. Along with the sequels, Carrie also had noted roles in such films as ‘The Blues Brothers’ and the Woody Allen film, ‘Hannah and her Sisters’. In addition to acting, Carrie was a respected writer and script editor. She passed away in 2016.

There are so many amazing photos of Carrie Fisher through the years. Click through our gallery to see the best.

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Carrie Fisher As A Baby

Carrie Fisher As A Baby — Oh baby! A young Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher are seen with their baby Carrie Fisher in 1956.

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Carrie Fisher In 1960

Carrie Fisher In 1960 — Happy family! The Fisher family cuddles close in a 1960 photo.

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Carrie Fisher At 16

Carrie Fisher At 16 — Carrie Fisher, then 16, poses in New York City. She was glowing!

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Carrie Fisher In 1974

Carrie Fisher In 1974 — Double trouble! Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher appear on stage together around 1974.

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Carrie Fisher In ‘Star Wars’

Carrie Fisher In ‘Star Wars’ — Rebel, rebel! Carrie Fisher holds up a blaster in a promo photo for 1977’s ‘Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope’.

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Carrie Fisher In 1981

Carrie Fisher In 1981 — Carrie Fisher offers a smoldering stare in a photo from 1981′ ‘Under The Rainbow’. The ridiculous movie was about an unlikely group who all check into an elite Los Angeles.

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‘Return Of The Jedi’

‘Return Of The Jedi’ — The look that launched a thousand cosplays! Carrie Fisher dons her notoriously skimpy outfit from 1983’s ‘Star Wars Episode Vi – Return Of The Jedi’.

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Carrie Fisher In 1990

Carrie Fisher In 1990 — Carrie Fisher poses in Beverly Hills in 1990. She looked sassy with arms folded and a knowing look on her face.

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Carrie Fisher In 1997

Carrie Fisher In 1997 — Carrie Fisher relaxes in her Beverly Hills home in 1997. She looked at ease.

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Carrie Fisher & Daughter Billie Lourd In 2000

Carrie Fisher & Daughter Billie Lourd In 2000 — Carrie Fisher and daughter Billie Lourd during the premiere of ‘Snow Day’ in Hollywood on Jan. 29, 2000. Little Billie was so small!

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Carrie Fisher In 2004

Carrie Fisher In 2004 — Carrie Fisher attends the ‘City Lights Gala’ at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 20, 2004. She wore a lovely black dress with patterned shoes.

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Carrie Fisher In 2006

Carrie Fisher In 2006 — Carrie Fisher smiles while arriving for the Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner on Aug. 13, 2006. She was ready to laugh.

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Carrie Fisher In 2010

Carrie Fisher In 2010 — Carrie Fisher in 2010’s ‘Wishful Drinking’. It was a documentary based on her one-person stage show about her wild life.

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Carrie Fisher In 2012

Carrie Fisher In 2012 — Happy holidays! Carrie Fisher appears in 2012’s ‘It’s Christmas Carol’.

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Carrie Fisher In 2014

Carrie Fisher In 2014 — Carrie Fisher appears on ‘The Paul O’Grady Show’ on May 30, 2014. She wore a brown jacket, maroon pants, and black turtleneck with glasses.

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Carrie Fisher & Billie Lourd In 2015

Carrie Fisher & Billie Lourd In 2015 — Carrie Fisher and Billie Lourd team up on the red carpet of the ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ premiere on Dec. 14, 2015. Both were in the film.

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Carrie Fisher In 2016

Carrie Fisher In 2016 — Carrie Fisher holds up her book ‘Princess Diarist’ at an LA book signing on Nov. 28, 2016. She would pass away a month later.

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