"Billie Eilish Opens Up About Dark Times and Dedicates Award to Those Facing Emotional Struggles"
At the Palm Springs Film Awards, Billie Eilish shared her personal struggles with hopelessness and existential dread, particularly during a "dark episode" before writing the song "What Was I Made For" for the 'Barbie' movie soundtrack. She dedicated her Chairman's Award to those experiencing similar feelings, encouraging patience and self-compassion. Eilish felt a deep connection with the themes of the Barbie film, which helped her channel her emotions into the song's lyrics. Finneas O'Connell, her brother and collaborator, also spoke, attributing their success to the support and encouragement of their parents, who were theater actors before becoming parents.