Finneas, Billie Eilish’s brother, voices support for Palestine

Finneas O’Connell, the brother and longtime collaborator of Grammy-winning artist Billie Eilish, has publicly voiced support for Palestine after sharing a Roya News English article highlighting comments by filmmaker James Cameron on the Palestinian plight.

Finneas reposted an article summarizing Cameron’s recent remarks in which the Avatar director described the situation facing Palestinians as “existential,” drawing parallels between fictional narratives of colonization and real-world conflicts, including the war on Gaza.

The article was based on a “Director Debrief” interview Cameron gave to journalist Brandon Davis, released following the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash on December 19. In the interview, Cameron reflected on cycles of violence and resistance, referencing Gaza alongside Sudan and Ukraine while discussing themes of annihilation, survival, and what he described as “righteous” fights.

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By amplifying the article through his social media, Finneas joined a growing list of artists and public figures using their platforms to spotlight the suffering of Palestinians and to criticize the ongoing aggression against the Gaza Strip.

The share itself by Finneas was widely interpreted by fans as a clear expression of solidarity with Palestinians amid 'Israel’s' war, which has left over 70,000 killed and widespread destruction across the Gaza Strip.

The move reflects a broader trend of musicians and filmmakers increasingly engaging with political and humanitarian issues, particularly those related to Palestine, despite the risk of backlash in the entertainment industry.