Scream Queen's Billie Lourd Breaks Her Silence After Family Tragedies

3 January 2017, 10:39 | Updated: 4 December 2017, 11:10

Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds

By Matt Garforth

The Chanel #3 actress opens up about losing her mother and grandmother over the Christmas period.

2016 was a cruel year, and among those who were hit the hardest is Scream Queens star Billie Lourd, who lost two close family members over Christmas.

Her mother, Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher, passed away on December 27th, with her actress grandmother, Debbie Reynolds, dying a day later after suffering a stroke.

Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist. There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.

A photo posted by Billie Lourd (@praisethelourd) onJan 2, 2017 at 10:09am PST

Billie broke her silence to pay tribute to her late family members, writing "There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me."

Following the heart-breaking announcements of Carrie and Debbie's deaths, Billie received countless messages of support from co-stars and fans alike, including boyfriend, Taylor Lautner.

This girl is one of the strongest, most fearless individuals I've ever met. Absolutely beautiful inside and out. I'm lucky to know you @praisethelourd .. , me.

A photo posted by Taylor Lautner (@taylorlautner) onDec 27, 2016 at 4:40pm PST

Lea Michele (Hester), Glen Powell (Chad), John Stamos (Brock) & Jamie Lee Curtis (Cathy) all sent Billie messages of support, as well as pop princess Ariana Grande.

i love you so very much @praisethelourd. my heart is with you & your family.

A photo posted by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) onDec 27, 2016 at 2:16pm PST

My mother's heart goes out to this exquisitely talented young woman. Her mother's spirit and talent lives on in her and I'm sure all of Carrie's fans and friends will give her space and privacy.

A photo posted by Jamie Lee Curtis (@curtisleejamie) onDec 27, 2016 at 10:18am PST

Oh how you loved telling stories about your mom -and I loved hearing them. I loved watching your face light up. You were so proud of her and she of you. She will live through you forever and we’re all lucky for that. Love you Billie.

A photo posted by John Stamos (@johnstamos) onDec 27, 2016 at 7:29pm PST

The world lost a princess, a star, an icon. My good friend Billie lost a mother, cheerleader, and best friend. Carrie, thank you for your uniquely honest soul and sense of humor. This world could use you now more than ever. My prayers go out to the Fisher and Lourd Families.

A photo posted by Glen Powell (@glenpowell) onDec 27, 2016 at 11:07am PST

My heart today.. I love you Billie. pic.twitter.com/2AhltGzn3P
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) December 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher passed away on 27th December 2016 aged 60. Debbie Reynolds, Carrie's mother and Billie's grandmother, suffered a stroke the following morning, and died later that day.