Billie Eilish has issued a public call for stronger gun control measures following a series of mass shootings in the United States and Australia, describing recent events as “devastating” and urging her audience to take action. The Grammy-winning artist took to her social media accounts to address the violence that unfolded over the weekend, which included a fatal classroom shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where two students were killed and nine others injured, and another attack in Brooklyn, New York, that left six teenagers wounded. At the same time, Australia experienced its deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, where at least 15 people were killed and many more were hurt.
In an Instagram Story shared on December 14 — the anniversary of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting — Eilish expressed her sorrow, writing that her “heart goes out to all of the victims and their loved ones.” She called on her followers to “raise your voice, work for change, and vote out anyone who’s not willing to reform gun policy,” framing her message within the context of ongoing debates over firearm legislation in both countries.
Eilish’s statement arrives amid broader discussions on gun violence, with policymakers in Australia already moving toward further tightening of gun laws in response to the Bondi Beach tragedy. Australian leaders have agreed to revisit and strengthen national firearm measures, including enhancing licensing procedures and limiting certain types of firearms and ownership quantities.
In the U.S., mass shootings continue to fuel calls for legislative action, with advocates and officials emphasizing the need for comprehensive policy responses as gun violence remains a persistent public safety concern. Eilish’s remarks contribute to the heightened public discourse, encouraging engagement with the political process on firearm reform.
