Debbie Reynolds reveals another family connection to ‘Star Wars’

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What was your reaction when you learned you’d been chosen to receive SAG’s Life Achievement Award?

Ken Howard called and told me I was picked for the award. It was a surprise to me — I was amazed and am delighted to receive it. The last recipient was Rita Moreno, who’s an old friend of mine from our MGM days — we were under contract at the same time. It’s special because it’s from my peers — people who have talent and know what you do — so I’m looking forward to it! I’ve asked my daughter, Carrie [Fisher], to present it to me, and we’re bringing the whole family, so it will be a family affair!

Looking back, what was your big break?

So do you now consider yourself to be retired or just on hiatus?

Hiatus. I’ll never retire. I’ll always perform. It’s the ham in me — I love to sing and dance. I watch Turner Classic Movies every night — what would I do without TCM? I would really be lost and unhappy without them! And I like new movies — I liked “Into the Woods.” The parts are so different. I was in musicals and comedies, mostly; the young actors today have more dramatic films, fuller roles to play than I had the opportunity to do. I enjoy watching all of them.

If Gene Kelly had a theme song, it probably was “Singin’ in the Rain.” What would yours be?

“I Ain’t Done Yet.” (Sings the song.) Also the songs from “Molly Brown” and “Singin’ in the Rain” — maybe “Good Morning.” (Sings that song as well.)

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