Billie Lourd's kids obsessed with Star Wars legacy

Billie Lourd recently revealed that her children, Kingston, 6, and Jackson, 3, are intensely obsessed with the Star Wars universe. This passion connects them to the legacy of Lourd's late mother, Carrie Fisher, who originated the role of Princess Leia. Fisher's iconic character appeared in the original trilogy and subsequent films, including posthumous appearances. Lourd herself has a connection to the franchise, having portrayed Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix in the recent trilogy. She also stood in as a body double for Fisher during a flashback sequence, a moment described as deeply meaningful by the film's visual effects supervisor.

Beyond Star Wars, Lourd mentioned that her children have been 'freaked out' by her roles in 'American Horror Story' but enjoy her appearance as Worry Smurf in the Smurfs animated musical, a role she took on for them. Lourd is married to Austen Rydell, with whom she shares her two children. The couple, who began dating in 2016, married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in March 2022. Their wedding ceremony included a nod to Carrie Fisher, with glitter being thrown at the end, a characteristic touch.