“She is a 21-year-old adult..” – Finneas O’Connell Defends His Baby Sister Billie Eilish Amidst Backlash for Her Relationship

Published 12/27/2022, 10:00 AM EST

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Billie Eilish is one of the most successful artists and has a massive fandom that continues to grow every day. Her iconic voice quickly captivated the attention of music lovers globally, making her a Gen-Z superstar. It is no secret that her brother has been a huge part of that success as they worked closely all these years. This duo has always said that they are not just siblings or collaborators, but best friends for life.

The James Bond singer even mentioned once that he is the reason she is alive because Finneas has been the support system when she embarked on a journey to become this music sensation. From creating music in their home studio to performing on the world stage together, they have come a long way. Their bond is evident as we see how the American songwriter instantly steps in to defend his baby sister whenever people target her.

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Finneas O’Connell responds to the social media backlash on Billie Eilish 

According to EOnline, Finneas O’Connell responded to a social media post on December 26 regarding the new relationship of his sister. He addressed the user who criticized Billie Eilish for dating 31-year-old Jesse Rutherford. The musician stated that he wants his sister to be happy and safe.

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He continued, saying, “she is a 21-year-old adult perfectly entitled to make her own life decisions.” The Grammy winner came to defend the global superstar after a user reposted his TikTok. “Your sister’s dating a 31-year-old man and your music is s–tty,” wrote the user.

Last month, Finneas talked with E! News where he stated that he is happy for Billie and wants to support her decisions. Meanwhile, they all together celebrated the birthday of Happier Than Ever singer with a Christmas themed party. The couple was captured kissing as they celebrated the best birthday bash of all time with many famous faces.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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