Billie Eilish, who delivered her first hit “Ocean Eyes” when she was just 14, has amassed substantial wealth over the years. However, recently, while receiving an award in New York City, Eilish called out billionaires and encouraged them to “give their money away.” Since then, the Grammy award-winning artist’s net worth has been trending.
‘Billie Eilish Net Worth’ trend explained
Billie Eilish received the Music Innovator Award at the 2025 Wall Street Journal Innovator Awards. At the ceremony held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, Eilish took the opportunity to spread awareness about the importance of charitable donations. As she accepted the award, Eilish said, “We’re in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark and people need empathy and help more than, kind of, ever, especially in our country.”
Calling out the billionaires, she then continued, “Love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me. If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but yeah, give your money away, shorties.” This statement from Eilish received slight laughter and a round of applause from the room, but also created a few headlines.
While no one seemed to take offense, eyewitnesses reportedly told People that Mark Zuckerberg, who was also present, did not clap. Consequently, Eilish’s acceptance speech prompted widespread curiosity regarding her net worth.
The Oscar-winning artist’s net worth is estimated to be around $54 million. While her primary sources of income are her music and tours, she also has her own vegan and cruelty-free perfume brand.
Stephen Colbert, who welcomed Eilish on stage to accept the award, introduced her by mentioning that she will be donating proceeds from her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to “support organizations, projects, and voices dedicated to food equity, climate justice, reducing carbon pollution and combating the climate crisis.” He revealed the figure to be $11.5 million, expressing gratitude by thanking her “on behalf of humans everywhere.”
