Maggie Baird Shuts Down “Nepo Baby” Claims About Daughter Billie Eilish
Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish’s mom, is speaking out against claims that her daughter is a “nepo baby”—a term thrown around to suggest Billie’s success is due to her parents’ Hollywood connections. Maggie addressed the topic during an interview for Glamour’s Women of the Year edition. In the interview, Baird made it clear that her family didn’t live the typical glitzy Hollywood life. She and her husband, Patrick O’Connell, were both struggling actors, often juggling to make ends meet. She revealed that her 1999 guest role on Friends—where she played a casting director—came just in time to help her maintain health insurance. This role resurfaced recently and reignited the conversation around Billie’s career. Maggie stressed that their down-to-earth lifestyle actually gave them more time with their kids, something she cherishes. She pointed out that many people in the industry share this balance, but it’s rarely discussed. Over the years, Maggie had roles in hit shows like The X-Files, Charmed, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and did voice work for video games as […]
