Billie Lourd continues to honor her mother, Carrie Fisher, by sharing the beloved Star Wars legacy with her own children, Kingston and Jackson, especially now as the family engages with projects like Columbia Sportswear’s Star Wars collection. Through personal traditions and emotional experiences, Lourd ensures her children understand not only Fisher’s iconic role as Princess Leia but also the lasting influence of the Star Wars universe within their family.
Passing On the Star Wars Heritage to a New Generation
Since Carrie Fisher’s passing nearly nine years ago, Billie Lourd has made it a priority for her kids to appreciate both their grandmother and the legendary character she portrayed. Lourd regularly shares memories and experiences tied to her mother’s career, making it clear how important this connection is for her family.
Recently, Lourd introduced her children to “Return of the Jedi,” describing the emotional impact of that moment. She explained how Kingston and Jackson were initially perplexed seeing their grandmother on screen, blurring the lines between family and cinematic legacy.
“A year ago, I showed them [Return of the] Jedi for the first time, and they were a little bit confused,”
Billie Lourd told E! News in an interview.
“They’re like, ‘Wait, that’s my grandma?’ Like, ‘No, that’s Princess Leia, your grandma’s Carrie, but that’s Princess Leia.’ And they were just so enthralled. I sat behind them and cried while they watched it.”
— Billie Lourd, Actress
Lourd described watching her children discover Star Wars as deeply meaningful, comparing it to watching a high-budget home video.
“It’s like the ultimate high budget home movie. For me to get to have those things and to get to show them my mom in those movies is so special.”
— Billie Lourd, Actress
Celebrating The Endor Collection With Family Involvement
Lourd recently became the face of Columbia Sportswear’s new “Endor Collection,” inspired by the costumes and environment of the iconic forest moon featured in “Return of the Jedi.” The campaign was especially significant, as it was photographed in the Redwoods, the same location used for the film, and allowed her to involve her children, Kingston and Jackson, who wore Ewok onesies designed for the collection.
Lourd recounted how meaningful it was to experience the shoot with her family, saying,
“When my kids got to be involved, it was even more exciting for me,”
she recalled.
“It was a super emotional, incredible experience to get to go up to the Redwoods—we had never been up there. My mom and I loved to do this stuff together when she was alive, and this felt like something she sent me as a present from beyond.”
— Billie Lourd, Actress
During the photoshoot, Lourd also found ways to honor her mother directly, bringing a personal item that held great sentimental value.
“She had this ring that she wore a lot in the last few years of her life that was this crazy moonstone,”
Lourd said.
“And whenever I am doing something that’s meaningful to me and feels like a connection to her, I like to wear it. I wore it, and I kept touching it all day and looking at it and looking up at the trees, and it was just like this weird, out of body, incredible experience.”
— Billie Lourd, Actress
The resulting images for the campaign are a visual tribute, showing Billie Lourd styled as Leia, walking away from the camera hand-in-hand with Kingston and Jackson. Her hair and costume reflect the famous look her mother made iconic in “Return of the Jedi.”
Creating New Family Traditions Surrounded by Star Wars
Lourd shared that her children have already formed their own strong attachments to Star Wars, particularly to Princess Leia, even over other characters like Lourd’s own Lieutenant Connix. With Star Wars memorabilia kept at home, Lourd often has to negotiate with her children over collectibles, choosing to keep some pristine for posterity and allowing others to be enjoyed as toys.
“I have some of these dolls that I don’t want to take out of the box. I have a Leia shelf at my house, and they’re like, ‘Why can’t we take them out of the box?’ I’m like, ‘No. You’ll understand later, but like, it has to stay in the box.’ So sometimes I’ll have to buy two and have one that they’re allowed to play with.”
— Billie Lourd, Actress
Lourd’s dedication to sharing this legacy is consistently evident, aiming to create a sense of connection between generations while letting her children enjoy the fandom in their own way.
Remembering Carrie Fisher Through Cherished Memories
Beyond the Star Wars universe, Lourd honors her mother’s memory through personal milestones and family celebrations. She has shared photos on occasions such as her mother’s birthday, the first Mother’s Day after Fisher’s passing, and significant family events like her high school graduation, often accompanied by her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds. These moments underscore the deep bonds within the family and the ongoing influence of Carrie Fisher’s legacy.
Public appearances at events such as Star Wars premieres, the SAG Awards, and the Governors Awards portray the strong generational presence of the family, highlighting Fisher’s impact both on and off the screen.
The Lasting Impact of the Billie Lourd Star Wars Legacy
Billie Lourd’s commitment to sharing the Star Wars legacy with Kingston and Jackson demonstrates how iconic roles can become deeply personal family traditions. By blending on-screen history with intimate remembrances, Lourd helps preserve Carrie Fisher’s influence for a new generation. As her children grow up surrounded by stories of Leia, cherished heirlooms, and powerful experiences linked to their grandmother, the Star Wars legacy continues to be both a public and private celebration for the Lourd family.
