‘This Joy Only Exists Because She Existed.’ Billie Lourd Pens Emotional Tribute To Carrie Fisher On The Anniversary Of Her Death

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It’s been nine years since the world lost Carrie Fisher, best known as Princess Leia from Star Wars. Beyond her iconic role, she was a passionate advocate for important causes like mental health, women’s rights, and LGBTQ+ equality. But to her daughter, Billie Lourd, she was simply Mom. Lourd honored her mother on the anniversary of her passing, sharing how Fisher brought so much happiness into her life.

December 27 always seems to be a tough day for Billie Lourd, as it marks the day Carrie Fisher died at age 60, four days after experiencing a medical emergency while on a flight. In a lengthy post on Instagram, Lourd wrote about the immense joy she experienced watching her dad run around with her kids like “old souls that have known each other forever.” She continued:

I wouldn’t be experiencing this happiness if it weren’t for my mom. She made this possible, and even though she’s no longer with us, her presence is felt in moments like these. Grief is complex, and right now, it feels like a bittersweet joy – watching my kids with my dad. It’s a feeling I’m embracing, knowing it will likely shift and change throughout the day, as grief rarely stays the same.

Billie Lourd then recalled one of her mom’s famous quotes, writing:

My mom always said that nothing truly ends, it just continues in another form. That’s how I feel about her now – her life isn’t over, it lives on in my children and in the happiness she brought to my life. Thank you, Mom. I’ll miss you forever.

Everyone grieves differently, and Billie Lourd shared that her feelings would likely shift throughout the day. She found comfort in moments of joy, like seeing the love her children have for both her and their father. You can read her complete message below:

I was scrolling through the comments and it was really heartwarming to see so many familiar faces rallying around Billie Lourd. People were sharing such supportive messages, like…

  • Rumer Willis: This is so beautiful and so true.
  • Sarah Paulson: Boy, do I love you.
  • Kaya Scodelario: Love is love, no matter the context. What is true and real is that you are an incredible mother and your children love you because you are there for them. You keep the memories alive. You work your arse off. Your patient when you need to be. And allow yourself to be overwhelmed when it’s necessary. They are so fucking proud of you. And you should be too. All the love in the world.
  • Natasha Lyonne: Billie the Kid & Billie our G.O.A.T ❤️❤️beauty of a being you are❤️
  • Lily Collins: This is just the most stunning thing to read and so pure. Thank you for sharing. Thinking of you and sending so much love.
  • Chad Lowe: Love you, Bill❤️
  • Harvey Guillen: I love you, [Billie Lourd] 💕

This isn’t the first time Billie Lourd has paid tribute to her mother. She often shares stories about Carrie Fisher’s humor and what it was like being her daughter. Lourd has also opened up about more private memories of Fisher, and even talked about the parenting lessons she learned from her.

Billie Lourd readily embraces her mother Carrie Fisher’s iconic role in Star Wars. Earlier this year, Lourd, who also appears in the films as Lieutenant Connix, shared a heartwarming story about introducing her children to her mother’s Star Wars performances for the very first time.

It’s lovely to see the continued support for Billie Lourd and others like Mark Hamill as they remember Carrie Fisher on her birthday, Mother’s Day, and the anniversary of her death. By sharing her spirit and message, Carrie Fisher’s loved ones keep her memory alive.

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2025-12-28 00:41