Billie Lourd

Billie Lourd, daughter of the late Carrie Fisher and granddaughter of Debbie Reynolds, has been making waves in Hollywood since her star-studded debut in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The 27-year-old actress has since proven herself to be a force to be reckoned with both on and off the screen.

Born on July 17, 1992, Billie Catherine Lourd is the only child of actress and writer Carrie Fisher and talent agent Bryan Lourd. Her career in acting began in 2015 when she landed the role of Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It was a minor role, but it marked her entrance into the entertainment industry.

The following year, she was cast as one of the main characters in the Fox television series, Scream Queens. The horror-comedy series, created by Ryan Murphy, featured Billie as the Chanel #3, who was always seen wearing earmuffs. Her performance in Scream Queens was well-received by both critics and audiences, solidifying her as a rising star.

Since then, Billie has been working tirelessly to further her career. In 2017, she appeared in two films: the biographical crime drama, Billionaire Boys Club, and the horror-comedy, The Book of Love. Both were small budget films, but they helped showcase her range as an actress.

She once again reprised her role as Lieutenant Connix in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), and she also landed a recurring role in the FX anthology series, American Horror Story. She has been a part of the series since its seventh season and has been praised for her performances in each installment.

In recent years, she has transitioned into producing under her own company, Puny Pictures. She has produced and starred in the short film, Swimming with Sharks, which is set to premiere in 2020. She has also been a producer of the upcoming film, Booksmart, which received rave reviews at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival.

Billie has also used her platform to speak out on important issues. In 2018, she partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to raise awareness of mental health and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. She spoke candidly during appearances on The Ellen Show and The Late Late Show with James Corden about losing both her mother and grandmother, who died within a day of each other in late 2016.

Despite the tragedy, Billie has persevered and remained committed to her craft. She has a bright future ahead of her and continues to prove that she is not just the daughter and granddaughter of Hollywood royalty, but a talented actress and producer in her own right.

As she continues to grow and develop as an artist, we can only expect bigger and better things from Billie Lourd. With her compelling performances on-screen and her dedication to important causes off-screen, she is certainly one of the most promising young talents in the industry.