Billie Lourd is taking a trip down memory lane, sharing an iconic moment with her 3-year-old son, Kingston. On Monday, the 31-year-old Booksmart star took to her Instagram Story to reveal Kingston was engrossed in the 1952 classic film Singin’ in the Rain.
The significance of this moment runs deep for Lourd, as the musical starred her grandmother, the legendary Debbie Reynolds. Reynolds, who captivated audiences with her talent and charm, died after suffering a stroke on Dec. 28, 2016, at age 84.
In the Instagram post, Lourd shared a snapshot capturing the back of Kingston’s head as he sat mesmerized in front of the television, watching his great-grandmother wearing pink flapper girl costume and singing.
However, Singin’ in the Rain is not the only cinematic treasure Lourd hopes to introduce to her children. Last year, at her late mother Carrie Fisher’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, Lourd expressed her desire to share the late actress’ iconic portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise with her kids.
“I can’t wait to bring my kids here when they’re old enough to understand how cool it is,” Lourd shared at the ceremony, reflecting on Fisher’s enduring legacy. “I feel so lucky that even though they won’t get to meet my mom, they will get to know a piece of her through Leia.”
Fisher, Reynolds’ daughter, died on Dec. 27, 2016, after going into cardiac arrest on a flight from London to Los Angeles. She was 60.
Alongside Kingston, Lourd is also mom to daughter Jackson Joanne, who is 15 months old, with her husband, Austen Rydell.
Reflecting on her journey of grief and motherhood, Lourd shared her sentiments on Instagram, marking the sixth anniversary of Fisher’s passing. “It has been 6 years since my Momby died,” she wrote. “And unlike most other years since she’s died, this year, these past two weeks have been some of the most joyful of my life.”
Expressing the bittersweet reality of missing her mother’s presence, Lourd emphasized the importance of holding onto the magic of life and cherishing moments with her children. “That’s the thing about grief,” she said. “So all I can do is hold onto the magic harder, hug my kids a little tighter. Tell them a story about her. Share her favorite things with them. Tell them how much she would have loved them.”
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