Beyond the captivating performances and the eye-catching fashion, the 2026 Grammys will be forever etched in memory for its poignant speeches, particularly one that ignited a fervent debate, with Billie Eilish's brother stepping up to the plate to defend her against the onslaught of criticism. In a bold move, Finneas called out "powerful old white men" for criticizing his sister's daring anti-ICE speech.
### Finneas Reacts to Criticism Leveled Against Sister Billie Eilish After Grammys
Finneas has come forward to speak out in defense of Billie Eilish after she faced a backlash for her impassioned anti-ICE speech at the 2026 Grammys. The 24-year-old's brother and collaborator lashed out at "powerful old white men" who criticized her for her courageous stance. "Seeing a lot of very powerful old white men outraged about what my 24-year-old sister said during her acceptance speech. We can literally see your names in the Epstein files," Finneas wrote on Threads on Wednesday, February 4th.
Billie Eilish won the Song of the Year award for "Wildflower," and her co-writer/producer, Finneas, shared the stage with her. On the stage, the 24-year-old addressed the critical issue of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and its devastating impact on communities, stating, "No one is illegal on stolen land" and "F**k ICE."
"As grateful as I feel, I honestly don't feel like I need to say anything else but that no one is illegal on stolen land," said the Bellyache singer. "And yeah, it's just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now. I just feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting. Our voices really do matter, and people matter," she added.
Billie Eilish's speech was met with a standing ovation but also drew criticism from some quarters. Undeterred by the backlash, Finneas has used his platform to amplify his sister's message. Notably, Bad Bunny also used his platform to speak out against ICE during his Best Música Urbana Album acceptance speech for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."
In this instance, Finneas's unwavering support for Billie Eilish not only showcases his unwavering loyalty but also highlights the importance of using one's platform to amplify important messages and fight against injustice.
