Ruffalo Defends Eilish After O'Leary's Grammy Speech Criticism

Actor Mark Ruffalo publicly defended singer Billie Eilish on Thursday after Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary criticized her outspoken remarks against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Eilish, 24, used her acceptance speech for Song of the Year to condemn the agency, sparking a broader debate on celebrity activism and immigration policy.

Eilish won the award for "Wildflower," a track from her album "Hit Me Hard and Soft," at the event held last Sunday. In her speech, she stated, "No one is illegal on stolen land," while wearing an "ICE Out" pin. She added, "I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter, and the people matter, and fuck ICE." The comments drew immediate backlash from several public figures, including Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who described Eilish as ill-informed, and Elon Musk, who called her a hypocrite.

O'Leary, a Canadian entrepreneur known for his role on the business reality show, appeared on Fox News earlier this week to weigh in. He advised celebrities against political statements, saying, "Half the people in politics that...