Billy Eilish and Her Brother, Phineas O'Connell, Make History as Youngest Two-Time Oscar Winners

TLDRAt the 2020 Academy Awards, Billy Eilish and her brother Phineas O'Connell become the youngest and second youngest two-time Oscar winners, respectively. They won the best original song category for their track 'What Was I Made For' from the film Barbie. This follows their previous Oscar victory for the James Bond theme song 'No Time to Die'. Billy Eilish humorously recalled a nightmare about the Oscars in her acceptance speech and expressed her gratitude and honor. Winning two Oscars by the age of 22 is a rare feat, achieved by only a few in the industry. Their success has translated into a surge in popularity for their songs, with 'What Was I Made For' climbing the charts.

Key insights

🏆Billy Eilish and Phineas O'Connell have become the youngest and second youngest two-time Oscar winners, respectively.

🎶They won the best original song category for their haunting track 'What Was I Made For' from the film Barbie.

🌟This follows their previous Oscar victory for the James Bond theme song 'No Time to Die'.

😄Billy Eilish humorously recalled a nightmare about the Oscars in her acceptance speech.

📈Their success has translated into a surge in popularity for their songs, with 'What Was I Made For' climbing the charts.

Q&A

How old are Billy Eilish and Phineas O'Connell?

—Billy Eilish and Phineas O'Connell are both 22 years old.

What category did they win at the Oscars?

—They won the best original song category.

What was the name of the song they won for?

—They won for the song 'What Was I Made For' from the film Barbie.

Did they win any other awards?

—Yes, they also recently won a Grammy for Song of the Year.

Are they the youngest two-time Oscar winners?

—Yes, Billy Eilish is now the youngest two-time Oscar winner, breaking the previous record held by actress Louise Rer.

Timestamped Summary

00:10Billy Eilish and her brother Phineas O'Connell have become the youngest and second youngest two-time Oscar winners, respectively.

00:16They won the best original song category for their track 'What Was I Made For' from the film Barbie.

00:24This follows their previous Oscar victory for the James Bond theme song 'No Time to Die'.

00:51Billy Eilish humorously recalled a nightmare about the Oscars in her acceptance speech.

01:20Their success has translated into a surge in popularity for their songs, with 'What Was I Made For' climbing the charts.

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