Pop singer Billie Eilish is under scrutiny for suggesting that luxury homes should be returned to Native American tribes and immigrants after stating that “no one lives illegally on stolen land.” This remark was made during the 68th Grammy Awards when she accepted the award for song of the year.
The 24-year-old star has drawn criticism, particularly for her statements opposing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Observers noted a certain disconnect, given her comfortable life in a secured home in Hollywood Hills.
One social media user provocatively suggested that if Eilish believes the land is stolen, she should allow others to live in her mansion. Another commentator pointed out that if she were genuinely concerned about land ownership, it would make sense for her to offer her home to an immigrant family or a nearby tribe.
A British journalist criticized her statements as disingenuous, stating that if she truly meant what she said, she should give her multi-million-dollar Malibu beach house to someone without a home rather than merely making celebrity gestures.
Utah Senator Mike Lee added that if white people acknowledge the concept of “stolen land,” they should promptly relinquish their properties to Native Americans, or else their claims appear unconvincing.
For context, Eilish’s estimated net worth is around $53 million, and at 17, she purchased a horse ranch in Glendale for $2.3 million. Additionally, her brother, Finneas O’Connell, sold a Malibu beach house for $5.66 million in 2022.
As Eilish accepted her Grammy, she expressed gratitude but reiterated, “no one is illegally living on stolen land” and concluded her speech with a strong message against ICE.
