Eilish & Chan on Billionaires: ‘Give Your Money Away!’

Billie Eilish and Priscilla Chan call on billionaires to donate their wealth for good. Chan highlights her philanthropic work. Eilish directly urges redistribution at WSJ event. Zuckerberg's presence noted.

If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?”I can’t think they let science nerds like me into parties like this,” Chan claimed in her acceptance speech. In the speech, Chan also compared her work at the Chan Zuckerberg Campaign with “treating an infant that was born with no immune system,” the Wall Street Journal records.

Eilish’s Plea for Compassion

“We’re in a time right now where the globe is truly, actually bad and really dark and individuals require compassion and help more than, type of, ever, especially in our country,” Eilish said in her speech. “I ‘d state if you have money, it would be terrific to utilize it for good things, maybe offer it to some individuals that require it.”

The Oscar and Grammy victor included, “Love you all, yet there’s a couple of people in below that have a great deal more cash than me. If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, yet yes, offer your cash away, shorties.”

Bernardo Sim is the replacement editor of Out. He’s also a personnel contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and various other equalpride publications. Born and elevated in Brazil, he’s stayed in the united state for over 15 years and talks 4 languages.

Chan’s Philanthropic Work

“I can’t believe they allow science geeks like me into parties like this,” Chan said in her acceptance speech. “You need to think that sort of progression is feasible.” In the speech, Chan likewise compared her operate at the Chan Zuckerberg Effort with “treating a child who was born with no body immune system,” the Wall surface Street Journal records.

WSJ Awards: Eilish’s Speech

Eilish participated in the 2025 WSJ Publication Pioneer Honors on Wednesday, October 29 and was acknowledged for her payments in music. During her approval speech, the 23-year-old pop star delivered a quite pointed speech calling out billionaires– and some of them were also existing at the occasion.

Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He’s also a staff contributor to The Advocate, SATISFACTION, and other equalpride publications. Birthed and elevated in Brazil, he’s resided in the united state for over 15 years and speaks four languages.

Zuckerberg’s Attendance

Notably, Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg attended the occasion accompanying his spouse, Dr. Priscilla Chan, who was a honoree much like Eilish. Since this writing, Zuckerberg is the 5th richest person worldwide with an estimated total assets of $228.3 billion (by means of Forbes).