Billie Eilish Struck by Flying Object During Arizona Show

Billie Eilish is better known for scoring hits than taking them—until a recent performance in Glendale, Arizona.

While delivering a heartfelt rendition of her Barbie movie ballad, What Was I Made For?, Eilish was unexpectedly struck in the face by an object thrown from the crowd. The moment occurred in the middle of her show, which was part of her ongoing world tour.

In footage captured by fans, the singer can be seen briefly flinching upon impact. However, the GRAMMY and Oscar-winning artist quickly brushed off the incident and continued her performance without missing a beat.

Billie Eilish was hit by a necklace thrown from the crowd during her concert tonight.

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— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) December 14, 2024

Eilish has built up a reputation not only for her musical talent but for her professionalism on stage, something that didn’t falter in this incident. Fans labeled the calm and composed way she reacted a testament to poise under pressure.

While it remains uncertain what the object was that was thrown, the incident reflects an increasingly common practice of artists falling prey to audience misbehavior in live performances. Harry Styles, Bebe Rexha, and Kelsea Ballerini have all addressed similar incidents in recent times.

Concert attendees used social media to condemn the act and called for increased respect towards performers and stronger security during live performances.

People are just sick in the head. You paid for a concert just to do this smh https://t.co/y0trUX2SJN

— stay focus. TRX (@iamstayfocus) December 14, 2024

If you’re that petty ( and with an objective to harm others) … why even go to a concert? ( and when that charge comes I’m not putting 1 dollar 💵 on your bond money ) #news https://t.co/X1SPLGfTle

— ChiRadio™️©️ (@chiradio) December 14, 2024

Eilish herself has not commented on what happened but is sticking to work. The Glendale concert was yet another sold-out date on her itinerary.