The first 'Star Wars' film was released in 1977 and made history for being one of the newest films about fiction in space. Likewise, another detail were the actors recruited for this galactic adventure: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and others; but Carrie Fisher She became a fan favorite for her outfit and her role in the film. She played the iconic Princess Leia, and her participation is remembered to this day.
However, the actress Jodie Foster, during an interview with Jimmy Fallon, revealed that she was approached for the role of Princess Leia before Fisher, but that she turned it down. What led you to refuse to be part of 'Star Wars'?
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Why did Jodie Foster turn down the role of Princess Leia?
Jodie Foster She commented in the interview with Jimmy Fallon that during that time she had a “conflict”, referring to a contract with another production. It should be noted that Foster made a film with Disney called 'Crazy Friday', which was released in 1976. That is why the actress could not play her character in 'Star Wars'. “Yes, they offered it to me. They were going for a younger Princess Leia, but I had a conflict. I was doing a Disney movie and I didn't want to leave because I already had a contract,” she said.
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What did Jodie Foster think of Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia?
Jodie Foster Despite not being able to keep the role of Princess Leia, he noted that the work done by the late actress Carrie Fisher was surprising. Likewise, Foster joked that if she had played her role, she would have given it a different touch and put pine cones on her head instead of her signature buns. “I don't know how good she would have been. She could have had a different hairstyle, you know. I could have done a pineapple,” she added.
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What awards did Jodie Foster win?
Jodie Foster She is an important figure in American cinema, twice winner of the Oscars and two Golden Globes. In addition, Foster is considered one of the best actresses of her generation. The asteroid 17744 Jodiefoster is named in her honor. Additionally, Entertainment Weekly ranked her 57th on its list of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time in 1996.
The first 'Star Wars' film was released in 1977 and made history for being one of the newest films about fiction in space. Likewise, another detail were the actors recruited for this galactic adventure: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and others; but Carrie Fisher She became a fan favorite for her outfit and her role in the film. She played the iconic Princess Leia, and her participation is remembered to this day.
However, the actress Jodie Foster, during an interview with Jimmy Fallon, revealed that she was approached for the role of Princess Leia before Fisher, but that she turned it down. What led you to refuse to be part of 'Star Wars'?
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Why did Jodie Foster turn down the role of Princess Leia?
Jodie Foster She commented in the interview with Jimmy Fallon that during that time she had a “conflict”, referring to a contract with another production. It should be noted that Foster made a film with Disney called 'Crazy Friday', which was released in 1976. That is why the actress could not play her character in 'Star Wars'. “Yes, they offered it to me. They were going for a younger Princess Leia, but I had a conflict. I was doing a Disney movie and I didn't want to leave because I already had a contract,” she said.
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What did Jodie Foster think of Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia?
Jodie Foster Despite not being able to keep the role of Princess Leia, he noted that the work done by the late actress Carrie Fisher was surprising. Likewise, Foster joked that if she had played her role, she would have given it a different touch and put pine cones on her head instead of her signature buns. “I don't know how good she would have been. She could have had a different hairstyle, you know. I could have done a pineapple,” she added.
YOU CAN SEE: Peruvian Air Force Band Plays 'Star Wars' Song at Military Parade
What awards did Jodie Foster win?
Jodie Foster She is an important figure in American cinema, twice winner of the Oscars and two Golden Globes. In addition, Foster is considered one of the best actresses of her generation. The asteroid 17744 Jodiefoster is named in her honor. Additionally, Entertainment Weekly ranked her 57th on its list of the 100 Greatest Movie Stars of All Time in 1996.
