"Actually, I am a failed anorexic. I have anorexic thinking, but I can't seem to muster the behavoir" ― Carrie Fisher From Carrie Fisher Actress Added on 1/31/2026 About Carrie Fisher American actress and author best known for portraying Princess Leia in the Star Wars films. She was also an acclaimed writer and script doctor. Fisher was the daughter of performers Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. Born: 1956-10-21 Died: 2016-12-27 View all quotes from Carrie Fisher