Billie Lourd
An actress who carved her own path in Hollywood while honoring a monumental legacy, moving from galactic lieutenant to horror queen.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American actress·Birthday: July 17·Millennials
Biography
Billie Lourd grew up in the blinding glare of Hollywood royalty, the daughter of Carrie Fisher and granddaughter of Debbie Reynolds. Rather than be defined by that inheritance, she quietly built her own credentials at New York University before stepping onto the screen. Her first major role wasn't a nepotistic gift but a part in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy as Lieutenant Connix, a subtle nod to her mother's iconic legacy. She truly found her niche in the macabre, comedic world of Ryan Murphy, delivering standout performances in 'Scream Queens' and multiple seasons of 'American Horror Story,' where she often played characters with a steely, off-kilter intensity. Lourd has handled the immense public fascination with her family with grace, often paying tribute through her work and advocacy for mental health.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Billie was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Billie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Billie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a recurring role across multiple installments of the 'American Horror Story' anthology series, including 'Cult' and '1984.'
- Portrayed Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix in the final three films of the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
- Served as an executive producer on the documentary 'Bright Lights,' which focused on her mother and grandmother.
Did You Know?
She has a small tattoo of a rocket ship that matches one her mother, Carrie Fisher, had.
Lourd used some of her mother's actual personal items as props in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.'
She is a member of the Scientology organization, a faith she was raised in.
“I'm not my mother. I'm me.”
