At the Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Innovator Awards, Billie Eilish was lauded for her bold remarks directed at billionaires while accepting an award. The event, which took place yesterday (October 29) at the Museum of Modern Art, is a prominent affair recognizing notable figures in beauty, entertainment, and fashion, such as Ben Stiller, Hailey Bieber, and Spike Lee.
Eilish, who was awarded the Music Innovator Award, attended the ceremony with her mother, Maggie Baird. On stage, she took the opportunity to speak openly to the affluent audience present.
“We’re in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark, and people need empathy and help more than kind of ever, especially in our country,” Eilish addressed those in attendance.
The singer encouraged those with substantial wealth to use their resources for the greater good. “If you have money, it would be great to use it for good things and maybe give it to some people that need it,” she stated candidly.
Continuing her direct address, Eilish said, “I love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me and if you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?”
While wealth is often attributed to successful business endeavors, Eilish highlighted that billionaires possess the greatest capacity for philanthropy. “Give your money away, shorties,” she urged.
Eilish herself is actively contributing to causes she believes in, donating $11.5 million from her ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ tour to combat the climate crisis and food shortages. As reported by Celebrity Net Worth, her current net worth stands at about $50 million.
Her speech has gained significant attention online, with many applauding her for leveraging her platform in this manner.
One fan commented on Reddit, “I become a bigger fan of hers everyday.”
“You tell them Billie! Everyone needs to speak up about this,” another user remarked, while a third added: “Fight the good fight Billie. Much love.”