{"id":432681,"date":"2026-01-27T12:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/432681\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:00:10","slug":"billie-eilish-calls-out-celebrities-for-staying-silent-on-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/432681\/","title":{"rendered":"Billie Eilish calls out celebrities for staying silent on ICE"},"content":{"rendered":"

Billie Eilish<\/a> is criticizing fellow celebrities for remaining quiet in the wake of ICE officers killing ICU nurse Alex Pretti<\/a> over the weekend.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the \u201cBirds of a feather\u201d singer shared a selfie with a confused expression, captioned: \u201cHey my fellow celebrities, u gonna speak up? Or\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Pretti was fatally shot<\/a> by federal immigration agents on Saturday during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Multiple bystander videos seems to show that, although Pretti was in possession of a holstered and registered firearm, he did not appear to brandish it at officers.<\/p>\n

Minneapolis officials and Pretti\u2019s family say he had a permit to carry a concealed weapon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The incident followed the shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent in the same city just weeks before.<\/p>\n

The Grammy winner later followed up her post resharing a video<\/a> where her brother and longtime collaborator, Finneas<\/a>, also addressed Pretti\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe conservative argument that allows school shootings to continue has always basically boiled down to, \u2018We have to protect the Second Amendment,\u2019\u201d the visibly upset producer says in the video. \u201cEvery argument I\u2019ve seen for why Alex Pretti\u2019s death was justified yesterday is like, \u2018Well he had a gun.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShut the f\u2013k up!\u201d he continues in the video. \u201cThis guy was being beaten to a pulp on the ground. He didn\u2019t draw his weapon. He had a weapon on him legally. And they still shot the f\u2013k out of him!\u201d<\/p>\n

Both siblings have publicly criticized ICE\u2019s continued enforcement presence in Minneapolis and are urging other celebrities to speak out as well.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at some celebrities who have been outspoken about ICE in the wake of recent events.<\/p>\n

Jennifer Aniston<\/p>\n

Jennifer Aniston<\/a> posted a video on her Instagram stories honoring the late ICU nurse and shared several slides encouraging her followers to contact their senators.<\/p>\n

The \u201cFriends\u201d alum also included a statement from Pretti\u2019s parents that had originally been posted by Senator Bernie Sanders.<\/p>\n

Mark Ruffalo<\/p>\n

Mark Ruffalo, who frequently shares his views publicly, most recently responded to an NPR post<\/a> about Alex Pretti.<\/p>\n

\u201cCold blooded murder on an American street of a man protecting someone he loves,\u201d Ruffalo wrote. \u201cDon\u2019t pretend this is okay. We have been invaded by a criminal army from within. Do not pretend this isn\u2019t dangerous or wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ariana Grande<\/p>\n

On her Instagram stories, multi-hyphenate Ariana Grande<\/a> shared a link on her Instagram Stories to a directory of resources, writing, \u201cMinnesota is under occupation by federal agents from ICE and CBP, and we need your support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Becky G<\/p>\n

During an interview on \u201cBig Boy\u2019s Neighborhood<\/a>,\u201d Becky G opened up about her views on ICE<\/a>, \u201cDeadass, the only ice I want is in my tequila.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added, \u201cEverything that we\u2019ve been through, not just with this administration, but in general, with the past few years has been crazy. I just hope that my community remembers what we\u2019re made of.\u201d<\/p>\n

Olivia Rodrigo<\/p>\n

Olivia Rodrigo<\/a> took to her Instagram stories to write that ICE\u2019s actions were \u201cunconscionable,\u201d adding that \u201cwe are not powerless, our actions matter,\u201d and expressing her support for Minnesota.<\/p>\n

In November of 2025, the singer also took aim at the White House<\/a> for using her music in social media posts that promoted ICE, writing, \u201cDon\u2019t ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda.\u201d<\/p>\n

SZA<\/p>\n

SZA<\/a> also called out the White House for \u201crage baiting\u201d artists through the use of their songs in ICE-related posts.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhite House rage baiting artists for free promo is PEAK DARK ..inhumanity +shock and aw tactics ..Evil n Boring,\u201d the \u201cSnooze\u201d artist wrote on X<\/a> at the time.<\/p>\n

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