Billie Eilish experienced an unexpected and frightening moment during her Arizona concert this week when she was struck in the face by an object from the audience. The incident took place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, while Eilish was performing her emotional hit, “What Was I Made For?” The unexpected event quickly captured the attention of fans, sparking both concern for her safety and admiration for her composure.
Here is everything fans need to know about the incident.
What happened to Billie Eilish during the Arizona concert incident?
Billie Eilish was recently struck by an object in the face during her performance in Glendale, Arizona, at the Desert Diamond Arena on December 13. While singing her emotional track “What Was I Made For?” from the Barbie film soundtrack, the singer was hit in the face by what appeared to be a necklace thrown by someone in the audience.
The incident was caught on a fan’s video which quickly spread across social media. In the footage, Eilish can be seen flinching and briefly turning away from the crowd as the object strikes her. The audience reacted with gasps and boos, showing their disapproval of the action. Despite the unexpected interruption, Eilish quickly regained her composure and continued performing. She even grabbed the thrown item and casually tossed it off the stage, before resuming her song.
This incident is not the first time Eilish has been struck by something during a concert. In a 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she addressed the growing trend of fans throwing objects at performers. She said, “People just get excited, and it can be dangerous. It’s absolutely infuriating when you’re up there. I have mixed feelings about it because when you’re up there, it blows. But you know it’s out of love, and they’re just trying to give you something.”
Despite the disruption, Eilish’s calm reaction to the situation earned her praise from fans. She seamlessly carried on with the show, maintaining her focus. Her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour continues, with the North American leg of the tour nearing completion before she heads to Europe and Australia.
