It’s been just over a year since we lost the incredible Carrie Fisher, and in a touching tribute, the late actress has been awarded a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album. Carrie, who passed away at the age of 60 in December 2016 after suffering a cardiac arrest, was honored posthumously on January 28 by The Recording Academy. The award recognized the audio version of her 2016 memoir, The Princess Diarist, a work that truly encapsulated her unique voice and wit.
A Star Among Stars: Carrie Fisher’s Grammy Nomination
Carrie’s nomination was up against some heavyweights in the spoken word category. She shared the stage, so to speak, with the likes of Neil deGrasse Tyson for Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Bruce Springsteen for Born to Run, Shelly Peiken for Confessions of a Serial Songwriter, and Bernie Sanders and Mark Ruffalo for Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In. But it was Carrie’s unmistakable charm and candid storytelling that won the day. This win is a testament to her enduring legacy and the impact she had on so many lives.
Billie and Carrie. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
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Billie Lourd’s Heartfelt Tribute to Her Mom
After the announcement of her mother’s win, Carrie’s daughter, Billie Lourd, took to Instagram to express her pride and love for her late mom. In a heartfelt post, Billie shared a throwback photo of herself and Carrie on the red carpet alongside an image of her mother’s memoir. “Momby won a f–king Grammy! Princess Diarist was the last profesh(ish) thing my Momby and I got to do together,” she wrote. Billie went on to describe how she wished her mom could be there to walk her down the red carpet in one of her signature floral outfits. Instead, she promised to celebrate in a way her mom would have loved—“In bed in front of the TV over cold Coca-Colas and warm e-cigs.” It’s a touching reminder of how deeply Billie feels her mother’s absence but also how she continues to honor her memory.
Fans Celebrate Carrie Fisher’s Legacy
Billie’s Instagram post quickly drew an outpouring of love and admiration from her followers. One fan commented, “That book did make me fall in love with your mom. I bought every book she wrote. She was awesome. Big hug, Billie.” Another added, “Congratulations! I was so thrilled to read Carrie won!” This Grammy marks Carrie’s second major posthumous award. She was previously honored with the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance in 2010 for her autobiographical humor book, Wishful Drinking. It’s clear that Carrie Fisher’s work continues to resonate with fans and inspire new generations of readers.
