Billie Lourd, daughter of the late Carrie Fisher, celebrated Star Wars Day in a touching way this year.
On Saturday, May 4, Lourd shared photos on her Instagram of herself and her 1-year-old daughter, Jackson Joanne, holding a lightsaber at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.
The actress, 31, captioned the post with emojis and shared that she and her husband, Austen Rydell, are also parents to son Kingston Fisher, 3. This isn’t the first time Lourd has marked Star Wars Day in honor of her mom. In 2023, she shared a photo of Fisher during her posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame induction.
Lourd, who starred alongside Fisher in the Star Wars sequel films, disclosed her favorite movie in the franchise just before May the 4th. She revealed that “Empire Strikes Back” was her top pick, as it was also her mom’s favorite. Lourd also mentioned the timeless classic “A New Hope” and “Return of the Jedi,” which was Fisher’s favorite.
In a heartfelt tribute in December, Lourd reflected on the seventh anniversary of Fisher’s passing. She shared her range of emotions on the anniversary, from rage to emptiness and feelings of gratitude for how grief has made her appreciate joy in life.
Lourd expressed how Fisher’s presence is felt daily, especially when she holds her daughter and reflects on the warmth and joy she brings to her life. She shared how she tells her children about their grandmother, emphasizing that Fisher lives on in the stars and continues to make her life sparkle.
The heartfelt post resonated with many, as Lourd’s message of dealing with grief and finding moments of joy in the memories of loved ones struck a chord with readers. Fans of Lourd and Fisher were touched by her vulnerability and honesty in sharing her experience with grief and the lasting impact her mother has had on her life.
