Women on social media are remembering Carrie Fisher by sharing pictures of themselves and their daughters dressed up as her character Princess Leia from the Star Wars franchise.
Fisher, who passed away on Tuesday following a heart attack last week, is being remembered by a generation of women who twirled their hair into two buns and put on a white robe to look like their hero at costume parties, sci-fi conventions and Halloween celebrations.
In honor of Carrie post pics of you or your feisty daughters dressed up like Princess Leia. I want to see em all. I'll start. #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/1u63OHRWir
— Single Mom Survives (@SnglMomSurvives) December 27, 2016
Digging up this photo of me, dressed like my favorite movie character, in memory of Carrie Fisher. Sad to hear this news. #RIPCarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/BI4ggxuWqR
— Sylvia Kirkwood (@SylSyl2299) December 27, 2016
Thanks for inspiring young girls like me @carrieffisher . You will be missed so much 💖 pic.twitter.com/fV38tRD7GK
— sassy sableye (@regressoms) December 27, 2016
I've dressed up as Princess Leia since childhood, but it was Carrie Fisher I admired for her wit & honesty. #Rebel Thank you for everything! pic.twitter.com/DPocFNSpAI
— Christina Groom (@GroomieC) December 27, 2016
The actress was known for speaking her mind in interviews, and in her memoirs and semi-autobiographical novels, revealing an openness about her struggle with mental illness, and frankness when discussing gender and the film industry.
Following criticism of her appearance when she reprised her iconic role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens last year, Fisher tweeted that youth and beauty are not accomplishments, telling detractors they had hurt "all three of [her] feelings".
Please stop debating about whetherOR not👁aged well.unfortunately it hurts all3 of my feelings.My BODY hasnt aged as well as I have.Blow us👌🏼
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) December 29, 2015
Youth&BeautyR;/NOT ACCOMPLISHMENTS,theyre theTEMPORARY happy/BiProducts/of Time&/or DNA/Dont Hold yourBreath4either/ifUmust holdAir/takeGarys
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) December 30, 2015
In her 2008 autobiography Wishful Drinking, Fisher recalled Star Wars creator George Lucas telling her she could not wear a bra under a dress, because, naturally, her body would expand in space and underwear would strangle her, weasel words she joked would make a "fantastic obit".
"I want it reported that I drowned in moonlight, strangled by my own bra," she wrote.
A diagnosed bipolar sufferer, in a 2013 interview Fisher encouraged those with a mental illness to not be afraid of following their passion.
"Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What's important is the action. You don't have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow."
After news broke of Carrie Fisher's death women in the entertainment industry have taken to social media to share their grief and express their appreciation for the actress' work, and role as a trailblazer in their field.
Her Star Wars: The Force Awakens co-star Lupita Nyong'o shared a picture on Instagram with the caption, "Sweet Carrie."
Carrie Fisher dedicated her platform to mental health awareness & female empowerment. She is a reason + reminder to keep up your fight. RIP
— h (@halsey) December 27, 2016
"There is no room for demons, when you're already self-possessed." -Carrie Fisher
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) December 27, 2016
Sweet, Brilliant, Irreverent, Huge hearted Carrie, You gave me advice I live by to this day, & always will. On the wings of angels fly...❤️
— Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher wasn't afraid to be a smart actress, too often considered an oxymoron. A writing actress who paved the way for the rest of us.
— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) December 27, 2016
Heartbroken by the loss of Carrie Fisher 💔 Brilliant, talented, hysterical, and honest. She will be deeply missed. #RIPCarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/U9RiaK2AXp
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) December 27, 2016