Mark Hamill Reflects On “Tumultuous” Relationship With Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill will forever be inexorably linked together in the minds of Star Wars fans and moviegoers alike.
Originally appearing together in 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope as long-lost twins Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, the duo would continue their working relationship for another four decades.
In a new wide-ranging interview with Esquire, however, the 71-year-old Hamill admits that the two had some of a “tumultuous relationship” in real life.
“We could be as loving and supportive as possible, then we could have big arguments and say, ‘Well, I never want to speak to you again,’ and not speak for six months,” Hamill said.
He added, “But every time you came back, you picked up right where you left off. We had a connection that is special.”
Fisher’s Death was “Downright Heartbreaking”
When Fisher died unexpectedly in 2016, Hamill released a statement saying it was “downright heartbreaking.”
“I am grateful for the laughter, the wisdom, the kindness & even the bratty, self-indulgent crap my beloved space-twin gave me through the years. Thanks Carrie. I love you, mh.”
Honoring Carrie
Earlier this month, Hamill was present at Fisher’s recent Walk of Fame ceremony, alongside her daughter Billie Lourd.
While he wanted to be at the event honoring Fisher, he told Esquire the ceremony “trivializes the reality to try and put [Carrie] into words.”
“But what else can you do? I didn’t want it to be sad, because I knew she wouldn’t want people to be sad,” he continued.
According to Hamill, the ceremony would’ve been a lot more fun if Fisher was there.
“It would’ve been so perfect had she been there. Not only to see how much people loved her but because she would’ve made everything much funnier.”
“She lived to make others laugh,” he said. “And it was always a point of satisfaction for me to be able to make her laugh.”
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