The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making "Return of the Jedi" in the "Star Wars" franchise has sold for $175,000, according to the auction house that handled the sale.
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Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175K
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Princess Leia’s ‘Return of the Jedi’ bikini sells at auction for $175,000
The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making "Return of the Jedi" in the "Star Wars" franchise has sold for $175,000, according to the auction house that handled the sale.
HOUSTON (AP) — The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi” in the “Star Wars” franchise has sold
The costume that was sold was one that was screen-tested and worn by Fisher on the movie's set but ultimately did not make it onto the final version of the film as it was switched out for one that was more comfortable
HOUSTON (AP) — The gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making “Return of the Jedi” in the “Star Wars” franchise has sold
The iconic golden bikini, which has attracted criticism for sexualizing Carrie Fisher, was famously worn by Princess Leia while enslaved by Jabba the Hutt.
