Carrie Fisher forced to lose weight for return appearance in Star Wars

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has commented on the pressure to lose weight for the new movie, adding that Hollywood’s obsession with women’s appearance is “insane”.

The actress, 59, will be seen again in her famous role as rebel leader Princess Leia in Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens later this month, some 38 years after she first appeared as the character.

Talking to the January edition of Good Housekeeping magazine, she spoke about having to lose 16kg for the movie.