Happy Birthday wishes go out to actress, screenwriter, and novelist, Carrie Fisher, aka Princess Leia Organa, who turns 57 years young today. Carrie has been married twice, including once to singer/song writer Paul Simon, and has one daughter.  Carrie is the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher.

Carrie is best know for her roles as Princess Leia from the "Star Wars" films.  She has also written a bestselling novel, "Postcards from the Edge".  She is currently the voice of Peter Griffin's boss, Angela, on "Family Guy."  

Carrie became a pop culture icon after wearing a golden metal bikini as the slave girl for Jabba the Hutt in the "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi."