Inside the Untold Love Story of Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher that Remained Hidden for Four Decades

Star Wars, the beloved and enduring science fiction franchise, has not only captivated audiences worldwide but also propelled its actors to stardom.

One such star is the late Carrie Fisher, known for her iconic portrayal of Princess Leia.

During the filming of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in 1977, Fisher, then only 19 years old, found herself working closely with co-star Harrison Ford.

Little did anyone know that behind the scenes, a special connection was brewing between the two, which Fisher revealed in her final memoir, The Princess Diarist, published shortly before her passing.

In her memoir, Fisher disclosed that she had engaged in a passionate three-month affair with Ford while filming the original Star Wars.

At the time, Fisher was a young and inexperienced 19-year-old, while Ford, a married father of two, was 33.

Fisher vividly recalled a particular night during filming when she and Ford attended a birthday party for director George Lucas.

As she gazed at Ford, she described him as a hero with a noble brow and a few strands of hair falling gracefully.

She couldn't believe someone like her could capture his attention.

Despite her insecurities, Fisher trusted something about Ford.

She believed he was kind, and this led her to become infatuated with him.

Speaking about their affair in later interviews, Fisher described it as “intense.”

During the week, they were Han and Leia on screen, but behind closed doors, they were Carrie and Harrison.

Fisher openly admitted that the affair was mainly physical, comparing it to a three-month-long one-night stand.

Although she felt guilty about their actions, Fisher discovered that being on location allowed for a different set of rules.

Everything seemed permissible.

Despite Fisher's hopes that Ford would leave his wife at the time, Mary Marquardt, for her, it never came to pass.

Their secret romance ended when filming wrapped up, and Ford eventually divorced Mary.

In subsequent years, Fisher married Paul Simon in 1983, but the union lasted only a year.

She then dated talent agent Bryan Lourd from 1991 to 1994, with whom she had a daughter named Billie Lourd in 1992.

Ford, on the other hand, tied the knot with actress Calista Flockhart in 2010 and has remained silent about his affair with Fisher.

The untold love story between Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher remained hidden for 40 years, but thanks to Fisher's memoir, fans now have a glimpse into the passionate connection that unfolded behind the scenes of the iconic Star Wars franchise.