# Amy Irving on Carrie's 50th Anniversary

> Amy Irving reveals how her role in Carrie's iconic ending shaped its legacy.
- Title: Amy Irving on Carrie's 50th Anniversary · VICE | Shortify
- Summary: Amy Irving reveals how her role in Carrie's iconic ending shaped its legacy. Amy Irving explains the unscripted ending of Carrie where the characters'…
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- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/50-years-later-amy-irving-reveals-the-untold-stories-behind-horror-classic-carrie
- Author: Jillian Drachman
- Published: 2026-10-26T12:36:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: amy irving, carrie, brian de palma, sissy spacek, jacob burns film center, carrie ending, news, culture
## 50th anniversary event
Amy Irving attended a special screening at the Jacob Burns Film Center for Carrie's 50th anniversary.
## Carrie's cinematic legacy
The film remains refreshing in its charm and explores bullying themes that remain relevant today.
## Mother's memory
Irving shared she was moved by seeing her mother Priscilla Pointer, who played her parent in Carrie, before Pointer's death in 2025.
## De Palma's mentorship
Brian De Palma taught Irving acting skills during Carrie and The Fury, calling her a 'real teddy bear'.
## Star Wars connection
Irving was Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher's first Star Wars date, with Fisher nearly breaking her hand holding the film.
## Spielberg and Lucas
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas avoided opening day stress by building sandcastles in Hawaii after movie releases.
## Unscripted ending
The film's ending was decided by audience reaction after Irving saw the crowd's response to the killer scene.
## Key takeaway

Amy Irving explains the unscripted ending of Carrie where the characters' survival was decided by audience reaction.