A famed American actress and singer, Fisher’s mother, whose public persona embodies mid-century Hollywood glamour and influences Fisher’s view on fame.

A 1950s pop singer whose marriage to Debbie Reynolds and subsequent affair with Elizabeth Taylor made headlines, shaping Fisher's perspective on scandal and fame.

Fisher's daughter, who balances her family’s Hollywood legacy with her own modern identity, reflecting her mother’s humor and resilience.

The creator of Star Wars, whose decision to retain merchandising rights significantly impacted Fisher’s life through the proliferation of Princess Leia collectibles.

A renowned singer-songwriter with whom Fisher shared a complex relationship, blending artistic collaboration with personal challenges.

A legendary actress whose affair with Eddie Fisher created a prominent tabloid scandal, affecting Fisher’s family dynamics.

A Republican strategist and close friend of Fisher, whose death introduces the memoir’s themes of loss and dark humor.

Fisher’s stepfather and a shoe-industry mogul, characterized by his eccentricities and role in Fisher’s unusual Hollywood upbringing.

A talent agent and Fisher’s former partner, with whom she shares a daughter, exemplifying modern family dynamics post-breakup.

Elizabeth Taylor’s husband and a friend to Fisher's parents, whose death catalyzed events impacting Fisher’s family history.