Carrie Fisher was an American actress and writer best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy. By 1982, she had already starred in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and was preparing for her return in Return of the Jedi (1983). Outside of Star Wars, she was also active in film and television, and had begun to establish herself as a sharp and witty writer, though her most acclaimed literary work would come later in her career.

In 1982 specifically, Carrie Fisher was not prominently featured in any major film releases, but she remained a visible figure in Hollywood due to her Star Wars fame and her connections within the entertainment industry. That year marked a transitional period in her career, as she began exploring more diverse roles and creative outlets beyond acting.