Career Timeline of Carrie Fisher: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Carrie Fisher, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Carrie Fisher was an American actress and writer best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars saga (1977-1983, 2015, 2017, 2019). Beyond Star Wars, she appeared in films like Shampoo, The Blues Brothers, and When Harry Met Sally.... She received Primetime Emmy nominations for her guest appearances in 30 Rock and Catastrophe. The Last Jedi (2017) was dedicated to her after her death, and The Rise of Skywalker (2019) featured unreleased footage of her.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

December 12, 2008: Appearance on The Late Late Show

On December 12, 2008, Carrie Fisher discussed her electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

January 2011: Jenny Craig Spokesperson

In January 2011, Carrie Fisher was a spokesperson for Jenny Craig weight loss television ads.

2011: Release of Shockaholic

In 2011, Carrie Fisher's book Shockaholic, which describes her electroconvulsive therapy treatments, was released.

Shockaholic

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March 6, 2013: Media Outlets Report on Fisher's Star Wars Comments

On March 6, 2013, after Carrie Fisher joked about her role as an elderly Princess Leia in the new Star Wars trilogy, media outlets reported on her comments.

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March 2013: Confirmation and Clarification about Star Wars Role

In March 2013, Carrie Fisher confirmed she would reprise her role as Princess Leia in Episode VII of the Star Wars series. Later in March 2013, her representative clarified that Fisher was joking about Leia's role and that nothing was officially announced.

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2013: Venice Film Festival Jury Member

In 2013, Carrie Fisher was selected as a member of the main competition jury at the Venice Film Festival.

January 2014: Fisher Confirms Involvement in Star Wars Sequels

In January 2014, Carrie Fisher confirmed her and the original cast's involvement in the upcoming Star Wars sequels, mentioning that she, Harrison Ford, and Mark Hamill were expected to start working in March or April.

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March 2014: Fisher moves to London for filming

In March 2014, Carrie Fisher stated that she was moving to London for six months for the filming of Star Wars Episode VII.

April 29, 2014: Cast announced for Star Wars sequel

On April 29, 2014, the cast for the new Star Wars sequel was officially announced, including Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and others reprising their original roles.

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December 25, 2014: Appearance on QI

On December 25, 2014, Carrie Fisher's appearance on the UK comedy panel show QI was broadcast.

2014: Golden Heart Award

In 2014, Carrie Fisher received the Golden Heart Award for her work with The Midnight Mission. She also served as an honorary board member for the International Bipolar Foundation and supported women's advocacy, animal rights, and LGBT causes.

January 19, 2015: Catastrophe series broadcast

On January 19, 2015, the British comedy series Catastrophe, starring Carrie Fisher, Sharon Horgan, and Rob Delaney, was first broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK.

December 18, 2015: Release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

On December 18, 2015, Star Wars Episode VII, subtitled The Force Awakens, was released worldwide, featuring Carrie Fisher.

November 2016: Release of The Princess Diarist

In November 2016, Carrie Fisher's memoir, The Princess Diarist, was released. The book is based on diaries she kept while filming the original Star Wars trilogy.

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The Princess Diarist

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December 21, 2016: Last TV appearance

On December 21, 2016, Carrie Fisher's last TV appearance was on an episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats in the United Kingdom.

2016: Premiere of Bright Lights

In 2016, Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, a documentary about their relationship, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

2016: Saturn Award nomination

In 2016, Carrie Fisher was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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2016: Appearance in Rogue One

In 2016, a young version of Leia, played by Carrie Fisher, appeared through computer animation in Rogue One, which is set just before the original trilogy.

2016: Filming of Wonderwell

In mid-2016, Carrie Fisher filmed Wonderwell with Rita Ora in Italy.

January 7, 2017: Broadcast of Bright Lights documentary

On January 7, 2017, the documentary Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, about Carrie Fisher and her mother, was broadcast.

April 4, 2017: Last appearance on Catastrophe

On April 4, 2017, Carrie Fisher's last appearance on Catastrophe aired in the UK. It left many viewers in tears and earned her a posthumous Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

2017: Urban Myths Appearance

In 2017, Carrie Fisher appeared as herself in the final episode of series 1 of Urban Myths, but the episode was never broadcast.

2017: Filming Complete for The Last Jedi

In 2017, shortly before her death, Carrie Fisher had completed filming her role as Leia in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Many of her ideas were incorporated into the film.

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