Billie Eilish [1] has a very strong family unit. We've seen her share some adorable moments with her brother and musical partner, Finneas O'Connell [2], and father Patrick O'Connell [3], but the bond she has with her mother, Maggie Baird [4], is especially heartwarming. They're two peas in a pod who constantly support each other (even though they may butt heads sometimes [5]), and Billie even credits her mother with saving her life [6] when she struggled with suicidal thoughts. Over the years, we've caught a few glimpses of the mother-daughter duo enjoying some camera time together — mostly when Maggie lovingly crashes Billie's interviews. Keep reading to see some of their cutest onscreen interactions.
When Maggie Talked About Listening In on Billie and Finneas's Recording Sessions
During Billie's Carpool Karaoke episode [8], she and James Corden took a tour of her house, where Maggie spoke about her daughter's success. She also revealed what food Billie and Finneas usually request when they're recording in the pop star's bedroom.
When Billie and Her Mom Gushed Over Each Other While Speaking to Nardwuar
After Billie called Maggie "the best mama in the world," Maggie echoed a similar sentiment, saying her daughter is "the funniest, sweetest, most talented" person. But they also agreed that Billie can be a little snippy with Maggie. "She is really mean to me, but I love her so much," the singer's mother added.
When Billie's Mom Came Through With the Post-Interview Snacks
While chatting with Capital FM, Billie casually mentioned how hungry she was. So, at the end of the interview, Mama Maggie brought her daughter some snacks — a true act of love.
When Billie's Mom Kept Tradition With a Sweet Onscreen Hug
For three consecutive years, Billie took the same interview with Vanity Fair [9]. Considering her rapid rise to stardom, many of her answers to each question — such as, "What's the biggest thing to happen in your career?" — differed from year to year. But one thing remained the same: at the end of each interview, Maggie appeared on camera to give Billie a warm embrace.
When Billie's Mom Happily Cheered For Her Album of the Year Grammy Win
Billie had a historical night at this past year's Grammys ceremony [10], becoming the youngest artist to win in all four major categories (album of the year, record of the year, song of the year, and best new artist). And who was there to cheer her on? Her mom, of course! Cameras caught Maggie giving her children a round of applause as they took the stage to accept the album of the year award.
When Billie's Mom Teared Up After Listening to "Everything I Wanted"
In a collaboration with Beats by Dre, Billie gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at how she and Finneas produced her single, "Everything I Wanted [11]." The video includes a heartfelt moment, in which Maggie listens to the track and tears up, saying, "It's so pretty." Her sweet reaction nearly brought Billie to tears!