Billie Lourd Plays Late Grandma Debbie Reynolds' Character's Granddaughter on Will & Grace

Thursday night’s episode of Will & Grace was an emotional one for fans. Billie Lourdmade a touching appearance on the NBC comedy to pay tribute to her grandmother, the lateDebbie Reynolds. The legendary actress — whodiedat 84 in December 2016, one day after her daughterCarrie Fisher— was a regular on the original sitcom as Grace Adler’s (Debra Messing) mom Bobbi. Lourd, 27, played Fiona, Bobbi’s granddaughter and Grace’s niece —and needless to say, viewers were incredibly moved....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Brandon Phillips

Billie Lourd Posts Sweet Throwback Photo with Grandma Debbie Reynolds in Honor of Her 90th Birthday

Billie Lourd with grandmother Debbie Reynolds and mom Carrie Fisher in 2015.Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Billie Lourdis paying tribute to late grandmaDebbie Reynoldson what would have been her 90th birthday. Inthe sweet photo, a toddler Lourd is having a tea party with Reynolds, complete with a pink Minnie Mouse tea set. TheSingin' in the Rainstar sits at a child-size table, while her granddaughter appears to be feeding her. TheBooksmartactress’s new husbandAusten Rydellcommented on the post, leaving a simple “💗” emoji in support....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Darren Yates

Billie Lourd Remembers Grandmother Debbie Reynolds with Throwback Photo on 5-Year Anniversary of Her Death

Billie Lourdis remembering her late grandmother,Debbie Reynolds. Lourd, 29, shared a throwback photo to Instagram on Tuesday to mark the five-year anniversary of her grandma’s death on Dec. 28, 2016. The image features Lourd as a toddler, reaching her hand out to her mom,Carrie Fisher. Reynolds smiles as she crouches down next to her daughter and granddaughter. In the caption, theBooksmartactress shared a series of emojis, “💕🆎🅰️🌛🆎🅰️💕,” which was seemingly in reference to Lourd’s nickname for her grandmother: “Abadaba....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Jason Howell

Billie Lourd Reveals She 'Didn't Like' Princess Leia Growing Up: 'I Just Wanted My Mom'

Growing up,Billie Lourddidn’t quite get the phenomenon that was her famous mother’sStar Warscharacter, Princess Leia.In a new, emotional essay forTime, the 27-year-old actress opens up about growing up as the daughter ofCarrie Fisher, and coming to understand the importance of her mother’s work as one of the galaxy’s greatest heroes.“I grew up with three parents: a mom, a dad and Princess Leia,” Lourd began her essay. “I guess Princess Leia was kind of like my stepmom–technically family, but deep down I didn’t really like her…....

March 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1123 words · Jesse Bennett

Billie Lourd Reveals the Thanksgiving 'Tradition' Grandma Debbie Reynolds Did 'Really Poorly'

Billie Lourdis perfecting a fun family Thanksgiving “tradition” she inherited from her late grandmotherDebbie Reynolds.TheAmerican Horror Storyactress, 26, revealed her unconventional family secret while onThe Late Late Show with James Cordenon Tuesday night.“Cooking is a dangerous thing for me, I’m pretty inept in the kitchen,” Lourd said after hostJames Cordenasked her what she planned to make for the holiday dinner.“It’s kind of scary, it’s a dangerous time,” she joked. “So, what I do is lie, I bring something from a great restaurant and I put it in a sad little box and pretend like I did it....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 791 words · Joseph Warren

Billie Lourd Says Early Relationship with Mom Carrie Fisher Taught Her 'What Not to Do' with Son

Photo: Billie Lourd/Instagram. Inset: Stefania D’Alessandro/WireImage Billie Lourdis reflecting on her relationship with her late mother Carrie Fisher and how it influences her current role as a parent to her sonKingston Fisher. The actress, 29, appeared on Monday’s episode of theNew Daypodcast and opened up about the “pressure” she faced as a young child taking care of her famous mother and how her experience with Fisher taught her “what not to do” today with her 1-year-old son....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Adrian May

Billie Lourd Says She Had a 'Lil Gestational Diabetes Scare' During Pregnancy with Son Kingston

Billie Lourd.Photo: Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty Images Billie Lourdis opening up about the best, and most challenging, parts of being pregnant. The 28-year-oldScream Queensactress — who welcomed her first child, sonKingston Fisher, in September — shared some new details about her pregnancy over the weekend while answering fan questions on Instagram. Asked about her pregnancy journey, Lourd shared that the second trimester was the “best” for her, although the third trimester also held a special place in her heart “because you finally get to meet your babe....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Samantha Harris

Billie Lourd Says She Teased Her Mom for Not Wearing a Bra — But Now Doesn't Wear One Either

Photo: Getty Billie Lourdis following in her late motherCarrie Fisher’s style footsteps, even if she never expected she would. The 29-year-old actress opened up to PEOPLE about Fisher at theMujenSummer Kickoff Party in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening, admitting that she’s now doing the thing her mom did that she swore she never would: walk around without a bra. “I used to get mad at my mom for not wearing a bra....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Patricia Salas

Billie Lourd Says 'American Horror Story' 'Saved My Life' After Death of Mom Carrie Fisher

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Billie Lourd revealsRyan Murphytruly helped her following the death of her motherCarrie Fisherin December 2016. Lourd, 26, recently expressed gratitude to theAmerican Horror Storyexecutive producer for casting her on the seventh season of hit FX series. “I cannot thank Ryan enough.Honestly, it kind of saved my life,” she said in an interview withEntertainment Tonight. “When Ryan offered meCult, it was just a few months after my mom passed, and it honestly helped me process all of my emotions through these characters,” Lourd explained....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Christine Brown

Billie Lourd Sends Love to Holiday Grievers After Losing Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

Billie Lourdhas a message of support for anyone struggling with grief during the holidays. Lourd’s momCarrie Fisherand grandmotherDebbie Reynoldsdied days apart after Christmas in 2016, and the actress is sharing a bit of wisdom on getting through the holidays after losing loved ones. “Happy holidays! (But also sad/emotional/weird/stressful holidays!)” Lourd, 27, wrote on an Instagram post alongside a throwback shot of her with Fisher and Reynolds, who were 60 and 84, respectively, when they died....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Kevin Wolf

Billie Lourd Shares 'Fashionable Pumping' Photos from 'American Horror Story' Set: 'Pump It Up'

Photo: Billie Lourd/Instagram Billie Lourdis reminiscing about multitasking behind the scenes ofAmerican Horror Story. On Thursday, the actress, 29, shared a gallery of photos on Instagram showing herself pumping breastmilk in her trailer, posing in the mirror. “💁🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🍼💁🏻‍♀️ #AHSdoublefeature was on last night so in #classicmefashion here are some #fashionablepumpingpics and one #typicalmirrorselfie to celebrate the occasion?!?!” shecaptionedthe post, adding the hashtags, “#pumpupthejam #pumpitup #barkbarkitslark.” In the latest 10th season ofAHS, subtitledDouble Feature, Lourd plays Lark, a dentist who gives bloodthirsty clients fangs....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Robin Bean

Billie Lourd Shares New Photos of Son Kingston, Calls Fiancé Austen Rydell 'the Best Dad'

Photo: Billie Lourd/Instagram; Kurt Krieger/Corbis/Getty Images Billie Lourdis celebrating her fiancéAusten Rydellon his birthday. On Saturday, Rydell turned 29 and theBooksmartactress marked the occasion with a sweetInstagram tributethat included new photos of their sonKingston, whom she welcomed in September 2020. “IT’S MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY O THE YEAR -@avstenrydell’s BIRTHDAY!!!” she wrote in the caption alongside the photo series, which began with one of the couple cradling their newborn and ended with another of Rydell sleeping with their son....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Chad Carter

Billie Lourd Shares Picturesque Photos from Honeymoon with Husband Austen Rydell

Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell.Photo: billie lourd / instagram Billie Lourdis enjoying married life! The 29-year-old actress recently embarked on a honeymoon with new husbandAusten Rydell, sharing snapshots from the serene-looking trip to her Instagram on Tuesday. In theseries of photos, Lourd and Rydell, 30, pose amid a lush backdrop at what appears to be sunset, complete with rolling hills and a sparkling body of water. In one image, the two share a sweet smooch....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Shelly Tyler