A man is planning to fly across the world to move into Billie Eilish’s mansion in Malibu, California, and is raising money to make it happen. His plan is a direct response to the singer’s Grammys speech, in which she stated that “no one is illegal on stolen land.”
The man in question is Drew Pavlou, an Australian who describes himself as a “Western civilization enjoyer” and a “patriot.” After hearing Eilish’s speech at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Pavlou saw what he considered a prime opportunity to call out her alleged hypocrisy.
“Big news, everyone: I’ve decided to move into Billie Eilish’s $6 million beachside mansion in Malibu,” Drew said in his first video. “I truly can’t wait to settle in. It’s my house now. I also want to thank Billie Eilish for her generosity. Thank you so much.”
Drew is referring to Eilish’s acceptance speech after winning Song of the Year for Wildflower, a song originally released in 2024. Holding the statuette, the singer alluded to the ICE protests and mass deportations in the United States, saying, “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land.”
Fundraiser Deleted; New Fundraiser Ready
After announcing that he had purchased tickets to fly to California, Drew set up a GoFundMe fundraiser. Although he successfully reached his $3,000 goal, the crowdfunding platform removed the campaign after it was unable to verify his connection to the cause.
“GoFundMe deleted my fundraiser to fly to America and move into Billie Eilish’s mansion. This is completely unfair persecution. I’ll be launching a new fundraiser on another platform,” Drew wrote on X.
He ultimately followed through on his plan and created a GiveSendGo fundraiser. In the campaign description, Drew explained that he intended only to pitch a tent in Eilish’s driveway and “will leave when they formally ask me to leave.”
Most people supported Drew’s attempt to “take over” the celebrity’s California mansion, interpreting it as a political statement rather than a genuine attempt to trespass on someone’s private property.
One user remarked, “Isn’t it funny how Hollywood celebrities, living in massive homes behind towering gates, love to lecture the rest of us?” Another commented, “Celebrities’ performative outrage is my new favorite sitcom.” A third added, “Celebrities shouldn’t be involved in politics.”
Given how widely Drew’s intentions have gone viral, he will most likely be asked to leave as soon as he arrives. He would probably consider that a victory, since it would arguably prove his point.
