Carrie Fisher’s Iconic Princess Leia Dress From ‘Star Wars: Episode IV-A New Hope’ Set to Fetch $2 Million At Auction
Carrie Fisher is one of the most prominent faces of the Star Wars series. The late actor played the role of Princess Leia in the original Star Wars movie in 1977. She also reprised her role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015. The late actor was just 19-years-old when she became Princess Leia and made a lasting impact in the world of entertainment. The actor with great humor and a no-nonsense attitude was so much more than being iconic Princess Leia for Star Wars fans across the world.
Carrie Fisher died in 2016 due to Sleep Apnea. The legendary actor is not only known for her wit, beauty, and acting prowess but also as one of the greatest advocates of mental health. She was an icon for women around the world. When Harry Met Sally actor never shied away from talking about her mental health in front of the masses. Recently, the late actor was back in the news for the one-of-a-kind dress she had worn for the role of Princess Leia in the Star Wars: Episode IV-A New Hope
Dress Worn By Carrie Fisher in Star Wars Is The Highest Valued-Item At An Auction
Carrier Fisher’s Princess Leia is one of the legendary roles as it went on to reinvent the Hollywood’s take on the portrayal of fierce female warriors. The Star Wars is one of the most successful franchise in the world. It went on to revolutionize the narrative of Hollywood during the 70s with the dramatic themes and special effect blockbusters.
Princess Leia’s role was one of the most iconic one in the Star Wars movie. The dress worn by the late actor became an instant hit at the Propstore Auction. The elegant dress from director George Lucas’ first sci-fi epic is expected to fetch $2 million in the auction at the auction. It is one of the highest-valued items for sale.
Apart from Carrie Fisher’s dress, there is a list of items that went on to become a part of the auction. The heavily armed Batpod bike of actor Christian Bale from the Dark Knight series, Daniel Radcliff’s attire with his glasses from the Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets, Brad Pitt’s shield from Troy, Michael Keaton’s Batsuit from the 1989 released Batman and other items from the world of entertainment that associated from legendary movies.
The three day auction would be featuring more than 14000 original from June 28 to 30 organized by the Propstore.
Carrie Fisher Honored With Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The late actor Carrie Fisher immortalized princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars trilogy. She was honoured with the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in May 2023. Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher’s daughter was present to recieve the honour on the behalf of her late mother. While addressing the audience, the Ticket To Paradise actor spoke in the memory of Carrie Fisher. She said-
“It was the first time I realized how widespread and deep people’s love for Leia was. People waited in line for hours just to meet her. People had tattoos of her. People named their children after her. People had stories of how she saved their lives. It was a side of my mom I had never seen before and it was magical.”
The posthumous achievement adds Carrie Fisher’s name to more than thousand stars lined up at the downtown Hollywood. Actor Mark Hamill who is popularly known as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars series spoke about the late actor. He recalled-
“She was so charming, so funny, so adorable, so wise beyond her years, and brutally frank.”
Carrie Fisher was very open about her struggles with mental health and drugs. She was awarded the Annual Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism by the Harvard College in 2016 for her dedication and activism for mental illness and addiction.
Source: TMZ
