Billie Eilish's award speech at the WSJ received praise from several attendees; however, not everyone seemed too comfortable with what she said. According to a report from People magazine, Mark Zuckerberg, who was in attendance to support his wife, Priscilla Chan, as she was recognized as a 2025 WSJ Magazine Innovator, wasn't impressed by the speech. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDuring her acceptance speech for the Music Innovator Award at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Birds of a Feather hitmaker spoke about the importance of giving and empathy.“We’re in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark and people need empathy and help more than, kind of, ever, especially in our country. I’d say if you have money, it would be great to use it for good things, maybe give it to some people that need it.”She playfully called out the billionaires at the event, urging them to donate their money.“Love you all, but there’s a few people in here that have a lot more money than me. If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but yeah, give your money away, shorties.”Some attendees were impressed by the 23-year-old's speech; however, an eyewitness revealed to People magazine that Mark Zuckerberg, the third richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $257 billion, didn't join the rest of the audience to applaud Billie.More details on Billie Eilish's appearance at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator AwardsThe 2025 WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards were held on Wednesday, October 29, and several celebrated individuals, including Billie Eilish, were in attendance. The Therefore I Am crooner received the Music Innovator Award. She attended the event wearing a navy blazer, pleated skirt, grey jumper, and patterned scarf from Miu Miu’s Spring 2026 collection. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhile calling Billie Eilish to receive her award, Stephen Colbert revealed that the young star, who has an estimated net worth of $50 million, donated $11.5 million from her recent tour.“I also have the privilege of breaking a little news tonight. Thank you, Billie, for allowing me to do this. It’s extraordinary.”He added:“Billie Eilish will be donating proceeds from her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour to support organizations, projects and voices dedicated to food equity, climate justice, reducing carbon pollution and combating the climate crisis. That donation, ladies and gentlemen, will be $11.5 million. That’s wonderful. Billie, on behalf of humans everywhere, thank you.”Read more: "Fixing what bad wifi destroyed": Netizens react after reports claim YouTube will implement feature to upgrade low-resolution videos to 1080p using AI