Billie Lourd Did Not Invite Carrie Fisher’s Siblings to Walk of Fame Ceremony Over ‘Hurtful’ Actions: ‘They Chose to Capitalize on My Mother’s Death’
variety.comZack Sharf Digital News Director Billie Lourd has issued a statement confirming and explaining why she did not invite her late mother Carrie Fisher’s siblings — Todd, Joely and Tricia Leigh Fisher — to Carrie’s upcoming Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Thursday, May 4.
Lourd’s statement came after Fisher’s siblings expressed shock over being left out of the ceremony, which is taking place on Star Wars Day to honor the late Princess Leia actor.
Lourd called out her relatives for capitalizing on Carrie’s death through interviews and book deals. “I have seen the postings and press release issued by my mother’s brother and sister,” Lourd said. “I apologize to anyone reading this for feeling the need to defend myself publicly from these family members.
But unfortunately, because they publicly attacked me, I have to publicly respond. The truth is I did not invite them to this ceremony.
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