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Billie Eilish took the Oscars stage by storm with a soul-stirring rendition of the hit Barbie track “What Was I Made For?” alongside her brother Finneas and a live orchestra. The emotional performance left not a dry eye in the house, prompting a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience.
The heartfelt performance didn’t just move the general public; it struck a chord with the Barbie cast themselves. America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, director Greta Gerwig, and even Ariana Grande were spotted shedding tears as Eilish belted out the powerful lyrics.
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This wasn’t Eilish’s first taste of awards season success. Prior to her Oscars triumph, she snagged multiple Grammys in February, including Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media, both for her work on the Barbie soundtrack.
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Eilish and Finneas are no strangers to the Academy Awards stage either. The talented siblings previously took home the Best Original Song trophy at the 2022 Oscars for their contribution to the James Bond film, “No Time to Die.”
This year, they faced stiff competition from fellow Barbie soundtrack contender “I’m Just Ken,” performed by Ryan Gosling and crafted by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Yet, their poignant track emerged victorious, clinching the coveted Best Original Song award.
In a joint statement following their nomination, Eilish and Finneas expressed their profound gratitude to the Academy, the Barbie team, and their fellow nominees. They credited director Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Margot Robbie, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and the entire cast and crew for their role in bringing their song to life on the big screen.
Their words echoed a deep appreciation for the collaborative effort that made “What Was I Made For?” a standout success. As they basked in the glow of their Oscars win, Billie Eilish and Finneas made it clear: this recognition was a testament to the power of collective creativity and the magic of storytelling through music.
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