Jodie Foster Reveals She Turned Down Role of Princess Leia in Star Wars

The actress, who was in her early teens at the time, opted to honor her contract for a Disney movie instead, leading to Carrie Fisher's iconic portrayal.

Jodie Foster revealed in a recent interview that she was offered the role of Princess Leia in the original Star Wars movie, but turned it down due to a conflict with a Disney movie contract.
Foster, who would have been 13 or 14 at the time of filming, suggested her portrayal of Leia would have been different, possibly even sporting a 'pineapple' hairstyle instead of the iconic 'cinnamon buns'.
Carrie Fisher, who was 19 during the filming of Star Wars, ultimately played the role of Princess Leia, bringing a romantic chemistry with Harrison Ford's Han Solo that might have been absent with a younger actress.
Other notable actresses, including Meryl Streep, Sigourney Weaver, and Anjelica Huston, were also considered for the role of Leia.
Foster's revelation has sparked discussions about how her portrayal might have altered the dynamic of the Star Wars saga.

The Hollywood Reporter