Billie Eilish Makes History as Youngest Two-Time Oscar Winner!
Hold onto your microphones, because Billie Eilish just rewrote Oscar history! At the 2024 Academy Awards, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter, along with her brother Finneas O’Connell, became the youngest duo to ever win two Oscars for Best Original Song.
Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell Win Second Oscar for "What Was I Made For?" from Barbie
Their winning song? None other than the epic ballad, “What Was I Made For?” from the critically-acclaimed live-action Barbie movie that took the world by storm in 2023. The soulful ballad perfectly captures Barbie’s journey of self-discovery in the film, making it a fitting tribute to the movie’s powerful narrative.
“We’re feeling out of this world!” Billie gushed onstage, thanking director Greta Gerwig for bringing their song to life. She also gave a shoutout to everyone who connected with the movie’s message.
This win marks a historic moment for Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell. They are now the youngest people ever to win two Oscars in the same category, surpassing the record previously held by actress Luise Rainer in 1938.
Sibling Duo Continues Award Domination After Grammy Sweep
This latest accolade adds another trophy to the overflowing shelf Billie and Finneas already have. “What Was I Made For?” dominated the 2024 Grammys, taking home Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Music Video. These two are a songwriting force to be reckoned with!
This isn’t their first rodeo at the Oscars, though. Back in 2021, they won their first Best Original Song award for “No Time to Die” from the James Bond movie.
Here’s to Billie Eilish and Finneas! We can’t wait to see what kind of musical magic they create next.
