Meryl Streep Praises Palm Springs Award Winners Billie Eilish and Finneas: 'Surf That Wave, Kids'

"You've saved the movies, last summer. All of our jobs. You've delivered joy to countless generations and genders of people," Streep told the siblings

Billie Eilish and Finneas are getting praise from a major Hollywood player: Meryl Streep!

After the superstar siblings accepted the Chairman’s Award for their song “What Was I Made For?” Thursday night during the Palm Springs International Film Awards, Streep, 74, took the stage to present Carey Mulligan with the International Star Award.

But before introducing the Maestro star, Streep told Eilish, 22, and Finneas, 26, "You have delivered the Barbie love bomb."

"You've saved the movies, last summer. All of our jobs," the three-time Oscar winner continued. "You've delivered joy to countless generations and genders of people, and you should surf that wave, kids — until you are old and deserve to be jaded like me."

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The siblings' heartstring-tugging ballad, which plays over an emotional montage near the end of the Greta Gerwig-directed Barbie, has earned heaps of praise for the musical pair since its release earlier this year.

During their acceptance speech on Thursday, Eilish dedicated the award to "anyone who experiences hopelessness and the feeling of existential dread, and feeling like, ‘What’s the point?' ", per Variety.

“We all feel like that occasionally,” the Grammy winner continued. “I have really not wanted to be here. Sorry, dark, damn. I’ve spent a lot of time feeling that way."

"I want to say to anyone that feels that way, be patient with yourself, and know that it’s worth it all. And I think it’s good to be alive," Eilish added, per the outlet.

"What Was I Made For?" has already racked up numerous accolades, and is up for five Grammys in 2024 including record of the year and song of the year.

In a release ahead of Thursday's Palm Springs awards ceremony, Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said, "Billie and Finneas, with their unparalleled talent, have created a beautiful and ethereal ballad that perfectly evokes the poignancy of the journey Margot Robbie’s Barbie takes in the film."

"The Palm Springs International Film Festival proudly honors these visionary artists for their award-worthy musical contribution," Chandi added.

Barbie is now streaming on Max.

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