Backlash Grows as Billie Eilish Stays Silent on Stolen-Land Comment
Billie Eilish’s Grammy-era remark that “No one is illegal on stolen land” has sparked a widening backlash. Within two weeks, Australian activist Drew Pavlou’s joking attempt to move into Eilish’s Malibu home and subsequent detention at LAX amplified scrutiny of the land’s history, with the Tongva Nation confirming the Glendale property sits on their ancestral lands and asking for proper attribution. A pro bono eviction offer and gate-stopping standoff at the singer’s property drew further commentary from politicians and media figures, while Eilish has offered no public statement beyond her Grammy remark. The ongoing coverage leaves unclear whether her stance applies to Tongva land, Pavlou, or other situations—yet the gate remains shut and the discussion continues.
