Name a more iconic duo. We'll wait. Han Solo and Leia Organa are complete opposites, and always seem to be arguing about something or other. And that's exactly what makes them a perfect movie couple. They're real! They're filled with ion, and every moment they share on screen is filled with life, tension, and electricity. They might have had their ups and downs over the years, but in the end it all just makes their relationship that much stronger. Some of the most iconic lines of the entire Star Wars franchise were uttered by these two characters. Their best moments together are unforgettable. In many ways, Han Solo and Leia Organa ARE Star Wars.

But even the biggest Star Wars fans probably don't know every little detail about this famous intergalactic romance. Dig a little deeper into the Star Wars lore, and there are all sorts of juicy details waiting. There are also plenty of stories about what happened behind the scenes, and you know what they say - truth is a lot stranger than fiction. If you think you know all about this famous pair, then think again. We're about to spill the beans on some wild revelations behind this iconic relationship...

Carrie Fisher And Harrison Ford Had A Fling In Real Life

One of the most powerful revelations to come out of Carrie Fisher's memoirs was the fact that she had a fling with Harrison Ford during the filming of the Star Wars trilogy. It was all exposed in her recently released book, The Princess Diarist.

These revelations were obviously uncomfortable for Harrison Ford, seeing as he was married at the time. Rolling Stone quoted Carrie Fisher as saying: “I wouldn’t have ambushed him like that, but it’s still – no matter if I told him or not, it probably feels like an ambush. It feels like an ambush to me, and I’m the one who wrote it."

Why Leia Calls Han A Nerf-Herder

It's one of the most famous Star Wars insults, but very few people know what it actually means. In case you've forgotten, Princess Leia calls Han Solo a "Nerf-Herder" in Empire Strikes Back, when their bickering seems to reach its pinnacle. But what is a nerf-herder, anyway? Why is it such a big insult?

As it turns out, this insult is something of an inside joke. According to the comics in the Expanded Universe, Han and Leia actually end up smuggling nerfs across the galaxy, as a way to raise money after Han Solo gambles everything away. A nerf is something like a bison or water Buffalo.

Han's Famous Line "I Know" Wasn't In The Original Script

It's one of the most iconic lines in the entire Star Wars universe. Han is about to be frozen in carbonite. Leia isn't sure if he'll survive the procedure. She decides to say "I love you" for the first time. Han Solo, in typical fashion, replies simply "I know."

Now, there's a lot of conflicting information about this line. Many people think it was improvised by Harrison Ford at the time, which actually isn't true. Harrison Ford did create the line, but it wasn't a spur of the moment type of thing. He basically thought that Han wouldn't be the type of person to say "I love you too," and invented his own line ahead of time.

Carrie Fisher itted That She Would Have Rather Played Han Solo

While Leia often looked down upon Harrison Ford's roguish nature as Han, Carrie Fisher seems to have ired it. In fact, she once itted that she would have rather played Han, instead of Leia.

As quoted by The Guardian, Carrie Fisher once stated: "I would rather have played Han Solo. When I first read the script I thought that's the part to be, always wry and sardonic. He's always that. I feel like a lot of the time Leia's either worried or [angry] or, thank God, sort of snarky. But I'm much more worried and [angry] than Han Solo ever was, and those aren't fun things to play ..."

Leia Wasn't Han's First Love

Han Solo has a long, deep past behind him, and Leia was hardly the first woman in his life. That honor goes instead to Q'ira, Han's childhood best friend and eventual lover from Corellia. These two grew up on the streets together, and developed a strong bond. They eventually went their separate ways, but not before embarking on a wild adventure together.

Much of this is explored in Solo: A Star Wars Story, and the romance between these characters is one of the main themes of this film. It's interesting to note her similarities to Leia in many ways, and also her many differences.

Han Wasn't Around For Their Son, Ben

Most fans agree that one of the main reasons Kylo Ren fell to the dark side was because his father was absent for much of his childhood. Instead of being with his family, Han seemed to be more concerned with living his old life of smuggling, adventure, and even starship racing.

Who knows what might have happened if Han had played a bigger role in his son's upbringing. It was obvious that Kylo Ren harbored a real sense of resentment towards his father, seeing as he eventually plunged a lightsaber through Han's chest. Still, perhaps he was always destined to fall to the dark side...

Luke Wanted To Rescue Leia Because Of Her Beauty, While Han Only Cared About The Reward Money

Han only ever agreed to rescue Leia because of the promise of riches. This was in stark contrast to Luke's motivations, as the young Jedi seemed captivated by her beauty more than anything else. Nevertheless, they each played their part in the rescue operation for their own reasons, and this proved to be the first time Han and Leia met.

One might argue that Leia eventually succeeds in changing Han into a less money-obsessed individual, but there's no denying that he only met Leia in the first place due to his greed. It's an interesting thought to say the least.

In Return Of The Jedi, They Reverse Their Famous Lines

We already know that Empire Strikes Back contained one of the most iconic lines of the franchise: "I know." But Return Of The Jedi contains a little detail that some people might have missed. Their iconic lines are actually reversed in this movie, with Han saying "I love you," and Leia answering simply "I know."

It's a great little touch, and it makes sense in the context of the movie too. When this exchange happens, Leia has just finished taking out a couple of stormtroopers with a concealed blaster, leaving Han thoroughly impressed. Finally, the audience understands that the feeling is mutual between these two.

There's A Massive Age Gap

Not only was there a massive age gap between Carrie Fisher and Han Solo at the time, but also in the established lore of Star Wars. In the actual movie, Leia is actually ten years younger than Han. In real life, Harrison Ford was fourteen years older than Carrie Fisher! This is quite a big age gap, but it never seems like a big deal in the movie.

Carrie Fisher is incredibly mature for her age, while Harrison Ford seems a little boyish at times. In the end, it's not really a big deal. Who knows what the age gap was like off camera.

Leia Is In Denial About What She Really Wants

Leia is constantly going on about how terrible Han is, complaining about his manners, his motivations, even his "scruffy-looking" appearance. She seems to hate the fact that he's not really a "nice guy." But as much as she claims to prefer nice guys, that obviously isn't the case. She's deeply in love with Han, and probably because of the very attributes she claims to hate.

It's an interesting reminder that love and hate are intrinsically linked with each other. These two emotions are essentially two sides of the same coin, and it shows in Leia and Han's deeply complex, tumultuous relationship.