James Earl Jones First Met Carrie Fisher Not on the Set of Star Wars, but The Big Bang Theory. The Actors Appeared in a Hilarious Scene

As a long-time fan who has witnessed the magic of James Earl Jones’ voice bring Darth Vader to life in Star Wars, I was genuinely moved when I learned about his passing. However, it brought a smile to my face to remember that momentous encounter between him and Carrie Fisher on The Big Bang Theory.


On September 9, 2024, the world mourned the passing of James Earl Jones, an extraordinary actor whose voice Star Wars enthusiasts will forever associate with Darth Vader. Jones’ acting skills amplified the character’s terror, yet he also demonstrated that behind the villain from a distant galaxy lay more than just a character.

Since James Earl Jones solely provided the voice for Darth Vader in the Star Wars series, he never stepped foot on the film sets, thus missing out on the chance to interact with other actors. For quite a while, he also didn’t get an opportunity to meet them outside of filming, including events like movie promotions – and even renowned figures like Carrie Fisher, who portrayed Princess Leia, Darth Vader’s daughter, were among those he never met on such occasions.

Their encounter took place much later on, in the year 2014. This happened when the two of them starred together in an episode of “The Big Bang Theory.” In this scene, they shared a humorous moment where Jones, alongside Sheldon, unexpectedly visited Fisher at her home. However, instead of waiting for her response, they merely rang her doorbell and swiftly left, causing Fisher to become enraged. As it transpired, this wasn’t the first time Jones had played such a prank on someone.

In this brief scene on the well-known sitcom, they had their initial encounter, sparking a warm welcome. Notably, in this exchange, Carrie Fisher humorously referred to James Earl Jones as “dad,” alluding to their roles in the iconic series Star Wars.

The interaction between them on “The Big Bang Theory” happened in the fourteenth episode of the seventh season, named “The Convention Conundrum”.

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2024-09-10 12:01