Eilish and brother Finneas O’Connell triumph with song co-written for Barbie movie soundtrack

Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas O’Connell, celebrate a victory at the 2024 Oscars, clinching the award for Best Song with their creation “What Was I Made For?” The song, featured in the Barbie movie soundtrack, emerged victorious over stiff competition, marking a significant achievement for the talented siblings.

Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell have emerged triumphant at the 2024 Academy Awards, securing the prestigious Oscar for Best Song with their collaborative effort, “What Was I Made For?” The song, co-written by the sibling duo for the Barbie movie soundtrack, captivated audiences and judges alike, propelling them to victory in a fiercely contested category.

Facing formidable competition, including another track from the same soundtrack, “I’m Just Ken,” penned by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt and performed by Ryan Gosling, Eilish and O’Connell’s composition stood out for its emotive resonance and artistic merit. The lineup also featured notable contenders such as “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon and “It Never Went Away” from the documentary American Symphony.

“What Was I Made For?” soared to the top of music charts, attaining No. 1 status in the UK and Australia, and reaching the impressive position of number 14 in the US. Accompanying a pivotal scene in the Barbie film where the titular character, portrayed by Margot Robbie, encounters the ghost of her creator, Ruth Handler, portrayed by Rhea Perlman, the song captured hearts and garnered widespread acclaim.

Expressing gratitude for the prestigious accolade, Eilish dedicated the award to “everyone affected by the movie and how incredible it was.” She also extended heartfelt thanks to her best friend, Zoe, for sharing in childhood memories of playing with Barbies, and acknowledged the influence of her music teachers, including one whom she humorously noted “didn’t like me but you were good at your job.”