Finneas Addresses Concerns About ‘Outraged’ Older Generation After Billie Eilish’s Grammys Speech
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Billie Eilish made headlines at the Grammy Awards, where her powerful speech drew criticism from many in the audience, particularly older male industry figures. In a message shared on Instagram Stories, her brother, Finneas, expressed disappointment over their reactions.
“Seeing a lot of very powerful old white men outraged about what my 24-year-old sister said during her acceptance speech,” Finneas wrote. “We can literally see your names in the Epstein files.”
Eilish earned recognition for her song “Wildflower,” taken from her 2024 album Hit Me Hard and Soft, winning her the Grammy for Song of the Year. This victory marked her 11th Grammy, and she seized the moment to criticize the Trump administration during her acceptance speech.
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Eilish, accompanied by her brother and collaborator Finneas, accepted the award from songwriting icon Carole King. During her speech, she declared, “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that … no one is illegal on stolen land.” With an “ICE Out” pin prominently displayed, she highlighted the ongoing challenges of immigration enforcement in the U.S., referencing recent actions that led to the deaths of American citizens.
“I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting. Our voices really do matter and the people matter,” she added before passionately concluding, “And f–k ICE is all I wanna say, sorry.”
In recent weeks, Eilish has vocally opposed the Trump administration’s immigration policies, previously labeling ICE a “terrorist group.” This criticism follows the agency’s involvement in the tragic death of 37-year-old poet and mother Renée Nicole Good.
Finneas has echoed his sister’s sentiments, frequently addressing ICE’s actions and the reactions of conservative commentators. He responded to an op-ed in USA Today, which urged celebrities to refrain from political discourse, asserting the importance of their voices in societal issues.
In a post on Threads, he emphasized the contradiction in dismissing celebrity opinions while engaging in prolonged discussions about them. “You just can’t do both. You can’t say it doesn’t matter what musicians or celebrities say or think but then talk about it for days. You’re out here making it matter. I’ll keep speaking up especially if it keeps bothering you,” Finneas wrote.
