Heartwarming Nostalgia: Billie Lourd’s Cherished Moments with Mom Carrie Fisher and Grandma Debbie Reynolds
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Actress Carrie Fisher, who passed away on December 27, 2016, shared a close bond with her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, who died just one day later, on December 28, 2016. Together, they were devoted to Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, who is now a mother herself to son Kingston Fisher, 4, and daughter Jackson Joanne, 2.
In the years following their deaths, Lourd has honored their memory through heartfelt tributes on Instagram and by introducing her children to their work. This included a recent screening of Star Wars, where Fisher famously portrayed Princess Leia, on Star Wars Day.
On the anniversary of Fisher’s death last year, Lourd reflected on her grief, expressing how her children aid in navigating that sorrow. “I woke up this morning with a dark cloud over me. But when my kids woke up, the dark cloud dissipated and made way for bright glowing sunshine,” she shared. “Her death anniversary is like an emotional tropical storm. It pours rain a lot of the day, but between the storms, the light is more beautiful than on any day without storm clouds. There are no rainbows without rain.”
A collection of cherished photographs showcasing Lourd with Fisher and Reynolds reveals her affection for what she has called her “favorite people.”
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Billie Lourd and Carrie Fisher
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“I’m a very distinct personality, definitely different from both of them,” Lourd noted of her mother and grandmother. “Well, it’s something you learn through generations. I think I’ve learned to balance my life and my work in a different way than they were able to do, and that was also a product of the times.”
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Carrie Fisher and Billie Lourd
Carrie Fischer and Billie Lourd.
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On the fifth anniversary of Fisher’s passing, Lourd expressed her feelings about her grief, highlighting how familiar songs, like “Landslide,” resonate with her differently now. “We loved to sing. We loved Fleetwood Mac… It echoed in our living room throughout my childhood, playing slightly too loudly as she scribbled her marvelous manic musings on yellow legal pads,” she shared. “I didn’t know who to be or what to do after my mom died. I was afraid of changing because I had built my life around her. Then she was gone. And I had to rebuild my life without her. And it wasn’t (and still isn’t) easy. But time has made me bolder. I never stop missing her but I have gotten stronger with each passing year.”
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Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
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In 2019, Lourd shared a heartfelt message on social media, addressing the emotional complexities of the holiday season: “Happy holidays! (But also sad/emotional/weird/stressful holidays!) Sending my love to everyone who has lost someone they loved and is missing them a little extra today. I see you. It’s okay if everything ain’t all merry and bright. It can be a mix of all of it. And it’s all okay. Feel all the feelings – the good and the not so good. Eat something delish they used to love. Put on one of their favorite songs. Tell a story about them. Cry about them. Call one of their friends you haven’t talked to in a while. Be kind and patient with yourself.”
