Billie Lourd’s ‘Trippy’ Reason She Wants Her Kids To Know Late Mom Carrie Fisher Through ‘Star Wars’

Billie Lourd is giving an intimate look into the experience of watching her children get to know her late mother, Carrie Fisher. The Billie Lourd’s ‘Trippy’ Reason She Wants Her Kids To Know Late Mom Carrie Fisher Through ‘Star Wars’ first appeared on The Blast

Billie Lourd is giving an intimate look into the experience of watching her children get to know her late mother, Carrie Fisher.

Fisher is recognized worldwide for playing Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” franchise before her death in 2016.

Nearly 10 years later, Lourd is raising children of her own and introducing them to the grandmother they never got to know through her work. 

Billie Lourd Says Her Kids Are Getting To Know Carrie Fisher Through ‘Star Wars‘

During a Thursday appearance on “The View,” Lourd explained that her kids, who are 4 and 6, are still learning the difference between Fisher and Princess Leia.

The actress admitted that seeing her children watch their grandmother on screen feels “trippy” and “special.” However, she has had to explain that Leia is a character while Fisher was her mom, because the children are still too young.

“It’s such a gift that they get to have those movies; it’s like a high-budget home video. They get to see my mom all the time. It’s so special for me that I have that and that’s their way of getting to know her because she’s so much like that character,” she gushed.

How Billie Lourd Keeps Her Mother’s Spirit Alive

Lourd’s kids aren’t the only ones who have found a way of connecting to the late Fisher through her work.

The 34-year-old also revealed that she listens to her mother’s audiobooks “all the time,” giving her another way to hear her mother’s voice. She described the experience as a unique one that helps keep Fisher’s spirit alive.

The “America Horror Story” actress also spoke about how fans continue to share their own memories of Fisher with her, recalling how she got a better idea of her mother’s influence at a recent fan convention.

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Billie Lourd’s Children Also Connect With Carrie Fisher At Home

Fisher’s work isn’t the only way her legacy has been memorialized and passed on to her loved ones. Lourd has another personal connection to her late mom inside the home where she grew up.

As reported by The Blast, Lourd has continued raising her own children in the same house her mother once owned and lived.

She noted the house is filled with reminders of Fisher, giving her children another way to connect with their grandmother. She also said she puts “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Star Wars” movies on for them.

Lourd Reflects On Carrie Fisher Through Her Own Children

Lourd’s recent revelation about holding on to her mother’s memory through her kids echoes her sentiment on the ninth anniversary of Fisher’s death.

Lourd shared a tribute recalling a morning with her daughter and the way the moment brought her famous mother to mind.

Per The Blast, Lourd wrote about her daughter waking early, laying her head on her chest, and telling her, “I love you, mama.” She then told her daughter how much her “grandmomby” would have loved her.

The actress also reflected on watching her father spend time with her children, describing it as one of the greatest joys she had experienced.

Carrie Fisher’s ‘Star Wars’ Princess Leia Dress Failed To Sell At Auction

Although it has been a decade since Fisher passed away, her impact on the sci-fi movie world remains undeniable.

In 2023, her original Princess Leia dress from the first “Star Wars” movie was put up for auction. The iconic white costume, which appeared in the final throne room sequence of “Star Wars: A New Hope,” had been discovered decades after production.

According to The Blast, a crew member found the dress in an attic in London after taking it home and later giving it to a friend. It underwent eight months of professional cleaning and restoration before being offered for sale, with reports placing the bid at nearly $1 million.

Regrettably, the dress did not meet the seller’s minimum price and remained unsold after the auction. However, the seller and the top bidder could likely negotiate privately. 

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