Billie Lourd Secretly Gave Birth—and the Name Honors Her Mom, Carrie Fisher
Surprise! Billie Lourd just gave birth to her first child and the public never even knew she was pregnant. How's that for a big reveal? Lourd announced on Instagram that she and her fiancé Austen Rydell welcomed a baby boy they named Kingston Fisher Lourd Rydell. Of course, one of the middle names honors her late mother, Carrie Fisher, who is a Hollywood icon thanks to her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies.
Predictably, Lourd's Instagram post has quickly gone viral and is filled with surprised-but-excited comments for the new mom. And don't miss the extra-sweet touch: She dressed Kingston in galaxy-printed pajamas, no doubt an ode to Star Wars. Scroll down to see Lourd's adorable baby news and revisit her cutest throwback family photos.
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