Australian Activist Launches Campaign to Move into Billie Eilish's LA Mansion After Grammys Rant

Drew Pavlou calls out Eilish's 'virtue signaling' after her 'no one is illegal on stolen land' comments at the awards show.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:39am

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An Australian man named Drew Pavlou, a 24-year-old political activist and influencer, launched a crowdfunding campaign to fly to the US and move into Billie Eilish's $3 million Los Angeles mansion following her 'no one is illegal on stolen land' rant at the Grammy Awards. Pavlou criticized Eilish's alleged virtue signaling in her anti-ICE remarks after she won Song of the Year.

Why it matters

Eilish's comments at the Grammys sparked controversy, with some accusing her of making an 'extremely radical viewpoint' by arguing the US is an 'illegitimate nation' due to colonization. Pavlou's campaign to move into Eilish's home highlights the ongoing debate around celebrity activism and the complexities of land ownership in the US.

The details

Pavlou initially launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for his travel and filming costs, but the platform deleted the fundraiser after it raised $3,000. He then started a new campaign on GiveSendGo, asking for around $2,840 to fly to California and 'buy' Eilish's $6 million Malibu home. However, Pavlou was unaware that the mansion was destroyed in a fire and had already been sold by Eilish's brother Finneas O'Connell in 2022.

  • Eilish made her controversial comments at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026.
  • Pavlou launched his initial GoFundMe campaign on Monday, February 3, 2026.
  • Pavlou's GoFundMe campaign was deleted after raising $3,000.

The players

Drew Pavlou

A 24-year-old Australian political activist and influencer who launched a campaign to move into Billie Eilish's LA mansion after her Grammys rant.

Billie Eilish

An American singer-songwriter who made controversial comments about 'no one being illegal on stolen land' during her acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Finneas O'Connell

Billie Eilish's brother, who previously owned the $6 million Malibu mansion that Pavlou was targeting.

Tongva

An indigenous tribe whose ancestral land Eilish's Los Angeles property sits on, and who have asked celebrities to mention the tribes by name if they are going to be 'virtue signaling'.

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What they’re saying

“No human being is illegal on stolen land. Support my travel and filming costs here.”

— Drew Pavlou, Political activist and influencer

“This is an extremely radical viewpoint. She's essentially arguing that the United States of America should be abolished – that it is an illegitimate nation due to the sins of colonization. Remarkable to see the entire audience at the Grammys stand up to applaud in furious agreement.”

— Drew Pavlou, Political activist and influencer

“Eilish has not contacted our tribe directly regarding her property, we do value the instance when public figures provide visibility to the true history of this country. It is our hope that in future discussions, the tribe can explicitly be referenced to ensure the public understands that the greater Los Angeles Basin remains Gabrieleno Tongva territory.”

— Tongva spokesperson

What’s next

Pavlou's new fundraising campaign on GiveSendGo is still ongoing, as he continues his efforts to fly to California and attempt to move into Eilish's former Malibu home.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions around celebrity activism, indigenous land rights, and the complexities of property ownership in the US. It also raises questions about the limits of free speech and the appropriate ways for public figures to address social and political issues.