Isla Fisher reacts to author Sophie Kinsellas…
Isla Fisher is remembering her “hero” Sophie Kinsella after the bestselling author’s death at the age of 55.
The actress, who starred in the movie adaptation of Kinsella’s hit novel “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” took to social media to pay tribute to the author following the news of her tragic passing.
“I’m so heartbroken that you are gone,” Fisher, 49, wrote on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday.
Isla Fisher at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, on Oct. 18, 2025. Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Fisher, Sophie Kinsella and Jerry Bruckheimer at the UK premiere of “Confessions of a Shopaholic” in London, England, in 2009. PA Images via Getty Images
The “Now You See Me” star returned to the platform moments later to share a longer tribute to the beloved author.
“Dear Sophie, you conjured Rebecca Bloomwood, a hilarious flawed dream of a comic character,” Fisher shared in a second post. “I was lucky enough to step into her shoes and speak your witty and brilliant words.”
“My daughters grew up being read your books and love them to this day,” the “Wedding Crashers” star, who shares three youngsters with ex-husband Sacha Baron Cohen, added.
Fisher paid tribute to Kinsella in a touching Instagram post on Dec. 10, 2025. Instagram/Isla Fisher
The “Now You See Me” star shared another touching message to Kinsella following her tragic passing on Dec. 10, 2025. Instagram/Isla Fisher
Fisher ended her emotional message to Kinsella by thanking the British author for the “magic” she introduced to the world through her novels.
“My heart is broken. You’re still my hero, and I’m grateful for you,” she concluded. “And though we won’t meet again, your light and your magic lives on through your incredible characters.”
Kinsella, whose real identify was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, initially revealed “Confessions of a Shopaholic” in 2000.
Fisher in the 2009 movie adaptation of Kinsella’s “Confessions of a Shopaholic.” ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection
Fisher and Krysten Ritter in “Confessions of a Shopaholic.” ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection
Fisher as Rebecca Bloomwood in “Confessions of a Shopaholic.” ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection
The novel spawned 9 further books and adopted fictional financial journalist Rebecca Bloomwood amid her adventures in purchasing, life and past.
A movie adaptation of “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” which was based on Kinsella’s first and second books in the sequence, was launched in 2009 and starred Fisher as Rebecca alongside Hugh Dancy’s Luke Brandon and Krysten Ritter’s Suze.
Kinsella’s household announced her passing via social media on Wednesday.
Kinsella during the Tempo Di Libri Book Show in Milan, Italy, on April 23, 2017. Getty Images
Kinsella in London, England, on Sept. 9, 2004. AP
“We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy),” her family members shared on Instagram. “She died peacefully, with her final days filled with her true loves: family and music and warmth and Christmas and joy.”
“We can’t imagine what life will be like without her radiance and love of life,” they added.
Although Kinsella was recognized with an “aggressive” type of glioblastoma mind cancer in 2022, her household said that she fought the disease with “unimaginable courage.”
Kinsella attends the premiere of “Confessions of a Shopaholic” in New York City on Feb. 5, 2009. Getty Images
The cowl of Kinsella’s bestselling 2000 novel “Confessions of a Shopaholic.” Dial Press Trade Paperback, Dial Press Trade Paperback, Dial Press Trade Paperback
“Sophie counted herself truly blessed – to have such wonderful family and friends, and to have had the extraordinary success of her writing career,” her family members continued. “She took nothing for granted and was forever grateful for the love she received.”
“She will be missed so much our hearts are breaking,” they concluded.
Kinsella first revealed her glioblastoma battle to the world in April 2024.
Kinsella indicators copies of her books for followers at the Tempo Di Libri Book Show in Milan, Italy, on April 23, 2017. Getty Images
Kinsella’s family members announced her tragic passing in an emotional Instagram post on Dec. 10, 2025. sophiekinsellawriter/Instagram
Although the author was recognized two years earlier, she didn’t share the news sooner because she “wanted to make sure that my children were able to hear and process the news in privacy and adapt to our ‘new normal.’”
“It can feel very lonely and scary to have a tough diagnosis, and the support and care of those around you means more than words can say,” Kinsella wrote on Instagram at the time.
“Sending you so much love and healing energy,” Fisher later commented.
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