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At the 2026 Grammys, after winning Song of the Year for her hit “WILDFLOWER,” Billie Eilish spoke out against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and shared support for protests around the country. Her remarks reignited debate over whether or not celebrities should use their platforms for political activism.

Earlier in the night, Eilish and other celebrities walked the red carpet donning pins that read “ICE Out,” signaling their stance before the ceremony began.

As a society, we often fail to view celebrities as people, instead treating them as tools for our entertainment. Intrusive paparazzi run-ins and hypercritical internet comments only deepen this divide.

Our hyperfixation means celebrities’ actions and words........

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