Billie Eilish faced renewed criticism after her brother’s lavish Montecito wedding. Social media users revisited her past “stolen land” comments. Eilish officiated Finneas O’Connell‘s wedding to Claudia Sulewski on Saturday. Critics questioned what they described as an apparent double standard.
Social media users questioned Billie Eilish’s past remarks after Finneas’ Montecito wedding
Finneas and Claudia exchanged vows at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito. The ceremony attracted several high-profile Hollywood guests, including Justin and Hailey Bieber.
Eilish officiated her brother’s wedding ceremony. However, her involvement quickly sparked criticism across social media. Some users referenced remarks she made at February’s Grammys.
During her speech, Eilish said that “no one is illegal on stolen land.” The comment came during her criticism of ICE. She also encouraged people to continue protesting and speaking out.
Following Finneas’ wedding, some social media users questioned those earlier remarks as reported by The Daily Mail. Critics noted the ceremony took place in Montecito. The Santa Ynez band of Chumash Indians has identified Montecito within its historical territory.
One user stated, “Hypocrisy much? ? She lectures everyone about “stolen land” then hosts a lavish wedding ON that exact same land! Words ≠ actions!” Another sarcastically questioned, “Oh did they have it in… AMERICA?” Several commenters argued that her actions conflicted with her public statements.
Other users also raised questions about Eilish’s views on wealth. Some referenced her previous comments stating, “Same girl that said billionaires shouldn’t even exist. Shes pushing pretty close to having a quarter of a billion dollars.”
This was not the first time Eilish faced similar questions. Her Grammy remarks previously sparked discussion about her Los Angeles home. The property sits within the ancestral territory of the Tongva people.
A Tongva spokesperson previously acknowledged Eilish’s comments about indigenous land. The spokesperson said the singer had not contracted the tribe directly. However, the representative said Eilish’s comments had helped bring visibility to the history of indigenous land.
Representatives for Eilish reportedly did not immediately respond to the latest criticism. The backlash remained largely centered on social media reactions.
For now, Eilish’s past words have resurfaced following Finneas’ wedding. Critics continue questioning the perceived contradiction surrounding the ceremony and her earlier remarks.
