Meryl Streep (L) and Billie Eilish and Finneas at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Jan. 4, 2024.Photo:Presley Ann/Getty Images; David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesBillie EilishandFinneasare getting praise from a major Hollywood player:Meryl Streep!After the superstar siblings accepted the Chairman’s Award for their song“What Was I Made For?”Thursday night during the Palm Springs International Film Awards, Streep, 74, took the stage to presentCarey Mulliganwith the International Star Award.But before introducing theMaestrostar, Streep told Eilish, 22, and Finneas, 26, “You have delivered theBarbielove bomb.““You’ve saved the movies, last summer. All of our jobs,” the three-timeOscarwinner continued. “You’ve delivered joy to countless generations and genders of people, and you should surf that wave, kids — until you are old and deserve to be jaded like me.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Finneas and Billie Eilish at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Jan. 4, 2024.Presley Ann/GettyThe siblings' heartstring-tugging ballad, which plays over an emotional montage near the end of theGreta Gerwig-directedBarbie, has earned heaps of praise for the musical pair since its release earlier this year.During their acceptance speech on Thursday, Eilish dedicated the award to “anyone who experiences hopelessness and the feeling of existential dread, and feeling like, ‘What’s the point?' “, perVariety.“We all feel like that occasionally,” theGrammywinner continued. “I have really not wanted to be here. Sorry, dark, damn. I’ve spent a lot of time feeling that way.““I want to say to anyone that feels that way, be patient with yourself, and know that it’s worth it all. And I think it’s good to be alive,” Eilish added, per the outlet.“What Was I Made For?” has already racked up numerous accolades, and is up for five Grammys in 2024 including record of the year and song of the year.In a release ahead of Thursday’s Palm Springs awards ceremony, Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said, “Billie and Finneas, with their unparalleled talent, have created a beautiful and ethereal ballad that perfectly evokes the poignancy of the journeyMargot Robbie’s Barbie takes in the film.““The Palm Springs International Film Festivalproudly honors these visionary artistsfor their award-worthy musical contribution,” Chandi added.Barbieis now streaming on Max.
Meryl Streep (L) and Billie Eilish and Finneas at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Jan. 4, 2024.Photo:Presley Ann/Getty Images; David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Presley Ann/Getty Images; David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Billie EilishandFinneasare getting praise from a major Hollywood player:Meryl Streep!After the superstar siblings accepted the Chairman’s Award for their song“What Was I Made For?”Thursday night during the Palm Springs International Film Awards, Streep, 74, took the stage to presentCarey Mulliganwith the International Star Award.But before introducing theMaestrostar, Streep told Eilish, 22, and Finneas, 26, “You have delivered theBarbielove bomb.““You’ve saved the movies, last summer. All of our jobs,” the three-timeOscarwinner continued. “You’ve delivered joy to countless generations and genders of people, and you should surf that wave, kids — until you are old and deserve to be jaded like me.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Finneas and Billie Eilish at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Jan. 4, 2024.Presley Ann/GettyThe siblings' heartstring-tugging ballad, which plays over an emotional montage near the end of theGreta Gerwig-directedBarbie, has earned heaps of praise for the musical pair since its release earlier this year.During their acceptance speech on Thursday, Eilish dedicated the award to “anyone who experiences hopelessness and the feeling of existential dread, and feeling like, ‘What’s the point?' “, perVariety.“We all feel like that occasionally,” theGrammywinner continued. “I have really not wanted to be here. Sorry, dark, damn. I’ve spent a lot of time feeling that way.““I want to say to anyone that feels that way, be patient with yourself, and know that it’s worth it all. And I think it’s good to be alive,” Eilish added, per the outlet.“What Was I Made For?” has already racked up numerous accolades, and is up for five Grammys in 2024 including record of the year and song of the year.In a release ahead of Thursday’s Palm Springs awards ceremony, Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said, “Billie and Finneas, with their unparalleled talent, have created a beautiful and ethereal ballad that perfectly evokes the poignancy of the journeyMargot Robbie’s Barbie takes in the film.““The Palm Springs International Film Festivalproudly honors these visionary artistsfor their award-worthy musical contribution,” Chandi added.Barbieis now streaming on Max.
Billie EilishandFinneasare getting praise from a major Hollywood player:Meryl Streep!
After the superstar siblings accepted the Chairman’s Award for their song“What Was I Made For?”Thursday night during the Palm Springs International Film Awards, Streep, 74, took the stage to presentCarey Mulliganwith the International Star Award.
But before introducing theMaestrostar, Streep told Eilish, 22, and Finneas, 26, “You have delivered theBarbielove bomb.”
“You’ve saved the movies, last summer. All of our jobs,” the three-timeOscarwinner continued. “You’ve delivered joy to countless generations and genders of people, and you should surf that wave, kids — until you are old and deserve to be jaded like me.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Finneas and Billie Eilish at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Jan. 4, 2024.Presley Ann/Getty
Presley Ann/Getty
The siblings' heartstring-tugging ballad, which plays over an emotional montage near the end of theGreta Gerwig-directedBarbie, has earned heaps of praise for the musical pair since its release earlier this year.
During their acceptance speech on Thursday, Eilish dedicated the award to “anyone who experiences hopelessness and the feeling of existential dread, and feeling like, ‘What’s the point?' “, perVariety.
“We all feel like that occasionally,” theGrammywinner continued. “I have really not wanted to be here. Sorry, dark, damn. I’ve spent a lot of time feeling that way.”
“I want to say to anyone that feels that way, be patient with yourself, and know that it’s worth it all. And I think it’s good to be alive,” Eilish added, per the outlet.
“What Was I Made For?” has already racked up numerous accolades, and is up for five Grammys in 2024 including record of the year and song of the year.
In a release ahead of Thursday’s Palm Springs awards ceremony, Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said, “Billie and Finneas, with their unparalleled talent, have created a beautiful and ethereal ballad that perfectly evokes the poignancy of the journeyMargot Robbie’s Barbie takes in the film.”
“The Palm Springs International Film Festivalproudly honors these visionary artistsfor their award-worthy musical contribution,” Chandi added.
Barbieis now streaming on Max.
source: people.com
