R2D2, CP30, Billie Lourd and Austen Rydell.Photo:David Livingston/Getty Images
David Livingston/Getty Images
Fisher —who died in 2016just one day before her mother, Debbie Reynolds — willjoin herStar Warscostars Harrison Ford and Mark Hamillon the popular tourist attraction on Hollywood Boulevard. All three stars will be located on the 6800 block of famed street, right near where the originalStar Warsfilm debuted in 1977.
Fisher’s daughter,Billie Lourd, will accept the star on behalf of her mother.
That’s AllMay 04, 2023 03:33 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostThe ceremony is now over. Billie Lourd, Mark Hamill, CP30 and R2D2 took photos with Carrie Fisher’s star before the event wrapped.Mark Hamill and Billie Lourd.David Livingston/Getty Images
That’s All
May 04, 2023 03:33 PM EDT
The ceremony is now over. Billie Lourd, Mark Hamill, CP30 and R2D2 took photos with Carrie Fisher’s star before the event wrapped.
Mark Hamill and Billie Lourd.David Livingston/Getty Images
Unveiling the Star
May 04, 2023 02:59 PM EDT
Billie Lourd.David Livingston/Getty Images
‘My Mom Was Glitter’May 04, 2023 02:57 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostBillie Lourd.David Livingston/Getty Images"My mom isn’t just Princess Leia," Billie Lourd says. “She is Carrie Fisher. She was an incredible actress who infused her wit and strength into every character she played from her first role at only 16 years old inShampooto her last role inCatastrophe.“My mom was glitter,” Lourd continues. “She covered her world in it both literally and metaphorically. She left a mark of her sparkle on everyone she met.”
‘My Mom Was Glitter’
May 04, 2023 02:57 PM EDT
“My mom isn’t just Princess Leia,” Billie Lourd says. “She is Carrie Fisher. She was an incredible actress who infused her wit and strength into every character she played from her first role at only 16 years old inShampooto her last role inCatastrophe.
“My mom was glitter,” Lourd continues. “She covered her world in it both literally and metaphorically. She left a mark of her sparkle on everyone she met.”
‘It was Surreal’May 04, 2023 02:54 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostBillie Lourd remembers seeing the true nature of her mom’s fandom when she started going to school. “It was the first time I realized how widespread and deep people’s love for Leia was even after so many years,” she says. “It was surreal. People of all ages from all over the world were dressed up like my mom, the lady who sang me to sleep at night and helped me when I was scared.“I realized then that Leia is more than just a character,” Lourd continues. “She’s a feeling. She has strength. She has grace. She has wit. She has femininity at its finest. She knows what she wants and she gets it. She doesn’t need anyone to rescue her because she rescues herself and even rescues the rescuers. And no one could have played her like my mother.”
‘It was Surreal’
May 04, 2023 02:54 PM EDT
Billie Lourd remembers seeing the true nature of her mom’s fandom when she started going to school. “It was the first time I realized how widespread and deep people’s love for Leia was even after so many years,” she says. “It was surreal. People of all ages from all over the world were dressed up like my mom, the lady who sang me to sleep at night and helped me when I was scared.
“I realized then that Leia is more than just a character,” Lourd continues. “She’s a feeling. She has strength. She has grace. She has wit. She has femininity at its finest. She knows what she wants and she gets it. She doesn’t need anyone to rescue her because she rescues herself and even rescues the rescuers. And no one could have played her like my mother.”
‘It’s Too Loud Mommy’
May 04, 2023 02:51 PM EDT
Pez DispenserMay 04, 2023 02:50 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog Post"My mom used to say you weren’t actually famous until you became a Pez dispenser,” Billie Lourd continues. “Well people eat candy out of her neck every day. I say you aren’t actually famous until you get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
Pez Dispenser
May 04, 2023 02:50 PM EDT
“My mom used to say you weren’t actually famous until you became a Pez dispenser,” Billie Lourd continues. “Well people eat candy out of her neck every day. I say you aren’t actually famous until you get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
Billie Lourd Takes the StageMay 04, 2023 02:49 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostBillie Lourd takes the stage to remember her mom and thank Mark Hamill. “I’d also like to thank my space uncle, Mark Hamill,” she says. “I adore you beyond belief and I’m so happy that you were able to speak. I love you so much.“Billie Lourd.David Livingston/Getty Images
Billie Lourd Takes the Stage
May 04, 2023 02:49 PM EDT
Billie Lourd takes the stage to remember her mom and thank Mark Hamill. “I’d also like to thank my space uncle, Mark Hamill,” she says. “I adore you beyond belief and I’m so happy that you were able to speak. I love you so much.”
A Sweet HugMay 04, 2023 02:46 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostAfter Mark Hamill gave his speech, he shared a sweet hug with Billie Lourd, who is wearing a dress with Carrie Fisher’s face on it.Billie Lourd.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
A Sweet Hug
May 04, 2023 02:46 PM EDT
After Mark Hamill gave his speech, he shared a sweet hug with Billie Lourd, who is wearing a dress with Carrie Fisher’s face on it.
Billie Lourd.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
‘I’ll Never Stop Missing Her’May 04, 2023 02:45 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostMark Hamill continues, “I’ll never stop missing her, but I’m so thankful we had her as long as we did. I’m grateful for the laughter, the wisdom, the kindness and even the bratty self indulgent c–p my beloved space twin drove me crazy with through the years.”
‘I’ll Never Stop Missing Her’
May 04, 2023 02:45 PM EDT
Mark Hamill continues, “I’ll never stop missing her, but I’m so thankful we had her as long as we did. I’m grateful for the laughter, the wisdom, the kindness and even the bratty self indulgent c–p my beloved space twin drove me crazy with through the years.”
‘She Was Our Princess’May 04, 2023 02:44 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostIn his speech, Mark Hamill shares how he prepared for the event:“I got out a notebook and I was going to write down some of my thoughts, but then I found what I wrote six years ago, not long after we lost her,” he says. “And I thought this is as relevant today as it was when I wrote it and what I wrote was, ‘Carrie was one of a kind who belonged to us all, whether we liked it or not. She was our princess, dammit. And the actress who played her blurred into one gorgeous, fiercely independent and ferociously funny take-charge woman who took our collective breath away, determined and tough, but with a vulnerability that made you root for her and want her to succeed and be happy.’ "
‘She Was Our Princess’
May 04, 2023 02:44 PM EDT
In his speech, Mark Hamill shares how he prepared for the event:
“I got out a notebook and I was going to write down some of my thoughts, but then I found what I wrote six years ago, not long after we lost her,” he says. “And I thought this is as relevant today as it was when I wrote it and what I wrote was, ‘Carrie was one of a kind who belonged to us all, whether we liked it or not. She was our princess, dammit. And the actress who played her blurred into one gorgeous, fiercely independent and ferociously funny take-charge woman who took our collective breath away, determined and tough, but with a vulnerability that made you root for her and want her to succeed and be happy.’ "
Mark Hamill Takes the StageMay 04, 2023 02:38 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostMark Hamill.David Livingston/Getty ImagesiHeart Radio personality and radio Hall of Famer Ellen K is emceeing the event. She introduces Carrie Fisher’s costar Mark Hamill as the first speaker for the event.“Today, May the Fourth be Carrie Frances Fisher Day,” Hamill says.
Mark Hamill Takes the Stage
May 04, 2023 02:38 PM EDT
Mark Hamill.David Livingston/Getty Images
iHeart Radio personality and radio Hall of Famer Ellen K is emceeing the event. She introduces Carrie Fisher’s costar Mark Hamill as the first speaker for the event.
“Today, May the Fourth be Carrie Frances Fisher Day,” Hamill says.
Star Wars NeighborsMay 04, 2023 02:28 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostLucasfilm Ltd/EverettCarrie Fisher’s star is right near the stars of herStar Warscostars Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill. All three stars are located on the 6800 block of Hollywood Boulevard, right near where the originalStar Warsfilm debuted in 1977.Today is also a special day forStar Warsfans — May 4, a.k.a, May the Fourth, a.k.a May the Force be With You is also known asStar WarsDay.
Star Wars Neighbors
May 04, 2023 02:28 PM EDT
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Carrie Fisher’s star is right near the stars of herStar Warscostars Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill. All three stars are located on the 6800 block of Hollywood Boulevard, right near where the originalStar Warsfilm debuted in 1977.
Today is also a special day forStar Warsfans — May 4, a.k.a, May the Fourth, a.k.a May the Force be With You is also known asStar WarsDay.
Not Invited
May 04, 2023 02:18 PM EDT
The ceremony for Carrie Fisher’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame will begin shortly.
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