Billie Lourd on Introducing Her Children to Carrie Fisher’s Legacy

During an appearance on The View, Lourd described the process of explaining that while Leia is a fictional character, she is the woman who raised her. She noted that her children are still learning to separate the iconic space princess from the mother she lost in 2016. For Lourd, the films provide a unique, tangible connection, noting that Fisher’s real-life personality often mirrored the strength of her most famous role.

Beyond cinema, Lourd maintains a constant connection to her mother by listening to her audiobooks, which allows her to hear Fisher’s voice daily. This intimacy extends to their living environment; Lourd is raising her own children in the very house where she grew up. The home remains filled with personal artifacts, ensuring that reminders of Fisher’s life are woven into her grandchildren’s everyday surroundings. Lourd frequently shares these moments with her children, often telling them how much their 'grandmomby' would have cherished them, keeping her influence present long after her passing.