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Billie Eilish scripts Oscar history!

By Tanvi Gupta

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Intro

Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell rewrote history at the 96th Academy Awards by becoming the youngest duo to win Best Song twice. 

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Oscar win

Their winning track, 'What Was I Made For?' from the 'Barbie' movie, followed their previous win for the 2022 James Bond theme, 'No Time to Die.' 

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Siblings break records

Eilish, 22, is now the youngest double winner in the Academy Awards history, while O'Connell, 26, is believed to be the second youngest. 

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Multiple award triumphs

Competing against another 'Barbie' song, 'I'm Just Ken,' 'What Was I Made For?' had already won a Golden Globe, two Grammys, and Society of Composers & Lyricists honors. 

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Eilish's performance at the Oscars

The 2024 Oscars featured a touching performance of 'What Was I Made For?' by Eilish dressed in a tweed blazer and long black skirt. The emotional rendition earned a standing ovation. 

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