Billie Eilish’s mom defends Billie and Finneas against ‘Nebo baby’ claims

Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell may be two of the biggest names in music, but their mom Maggie Baird doesn’t think they’re ‘s success is purely due to nepotism.

in new interview charm In an article published on October 3, Baird fired back at the “Baby Nibo” label recently attached to her children. The word appears again after a segment in which Maggie appears on television. friends News began circulating online, with many pointing out her and her husband Patrick O’Connell’s ties to the entertainment industry.

However, Maggie was quick to set the record straight, explaining that while she and Patrick had both worked as actors and musicians, they were “working class actors” who “were barely making ends meet.”

The actress shared: “I got that episode friends Because I’m about to lose my health insurance,” stressing that neither she nor Patrick had the fame or wealth that their children now enjoy.

She added that her life as an actress was very different from the lives Billie and Finneas have now.

She explains: “People don’t really understand that there’s a whole industry of creative people working and they’re struggling, but it’s a very different life than this side of the door, where you suddenly realize that in this Play on different stages.

Despite their huge success – both Billie and Finneas have won multiple Grammys and made history as the youngest two-time Oscar winners – Baird said their The family remains close-knit and down-to-earth. “The family part is the part that keeps you sane,” she said.

As for how the family handles the overwhelming scrutiny, Maggie simply reminded: “They’re all human.”

With hits like “Bad Guy,” which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, her albums have also received critical acclaim When we all fall asleep, where do we go? and Happier than ever, Billie has been dominating the charts and award shows.

Meanwhile, Finneas is a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter in his own right. He played a vital role in shaping Billie’s sound while also finding success as a solo artist, having just released his new album For crying out loud! On October 4, he is about to embark on an Australian tour in January 2025.

The project, preceded by title tracks “Cleats” and “Lotus Eater,” follows the Grammy-winning producer’s 2021 debut album, optimist.