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Billie Eilish fans shocked after discovering who her parents are

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Published 12:54 3 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Billie Eilish fans shocked after discovering who her parents are

It's clear talent runs in the family...

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

Featured Image Credit: KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images

Topics: Billie Eilish, Celebrity, Music, Parenting, Social Media, Friends, TV And Film

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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There are numerous famous families in the world of Hollywood, known for their unique and remarkable stories.

From the Kardashians and the Beckhams to the Smiths and the Jolie-Pitt crew - it's clear fame runs in families for many stars out there, with Billie Eilish's parents being no exception.

Ever since hitting the scene back in 2015, 23-year-old Billie has hit a number of career milestones after receiving nine Grammy Awards and American Music Awards, 12 MTV Video Music Awards from both the US and European shows, four Brit Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards.

But it's not only Billie and her 27-year-old record producer brother, Finneas, who have had a taste of the limelight; both her mum and dad have also had their own experiences in the spotlight as working actors.

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Billie Eilish fans were stunned after finding out who her famous parents are (Instagram/@billieeilish)
Billie Eilish fans were stunned after finding out who her famous parents are (Instagram/@billieeilish)

Billie's fans were left in shock after discovering her mum, Maggie Baird, featured in perhaps the most well-loved sitcom of all time back in 1999.

The episode of Friends, titled 'The One Where Joey Loses His Audience', sees Maggie portraying Casting Director 2, while Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) auditions in front of her.

The scene shows Joey losing out on a role he needed in order to pay for his medical care due to a painful hernia.

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The pain means he can't lift the product, instead suggesting: "Or I could just point to it? Blah, blah, blah Purina One. Point to a bag today."

The clip has since resurfaced across social media with many fans of both the TV show and the singer in total disbelief at the unexpected crossover.

Billie's mum, Maggie Baird, appears in a scene of Friends (Warner Bros.)
Billie's mum, Maggie Baird, appears in a scene of Friends (Warner Bros.)

Many have since rushed to Instagram to share their reactions with one writing: "HOW DID I NEVER NOTICE WHAT."

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"HOW DID I NOT NOTICE THIS," echoed a second, while a third revealed: "I literally just watched this episode and now feeling annoyed that I didn’t notice this."

"I didn't know that! How funny!!!" quipped a fourth.

A fifth chimed in: "OMG NOOOOO FREAKING WAY?!!!!!!!! WHAT? I AM GOBSMACKED!"

"WHEN I SAW HER IN THE SERIES WAS SHOCKED," admitted a sixth, while a seventh piped up: "HOLY SH*T I THOUGHT SHE LOOKED FAMILIAR!"

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"I never knew this and I’m on the last season," chirped an eighth, while another added: "Hooooly sh*t!!! That’s why the first time I saw the show, I thought I knew her! Wow!"

And a final Instagram user wondered: "So Billie is a Nepo Baby?"

Now, that's an entire new conversation altogether.

Fans also couldn't believe it's not just her mum who has also had a taste of the spotlight as her dad, Patrick O'Connell, is also an actor.

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Billie's dad, Patrick O'Connell, appeared in Iron Man (Paramount Pictures)
Billie's dad, Patrick O'Connell, appeared in Iron Man (Paramount Pictures)
He has made appearances in a number of films including; Iron Man (2008), The West Wing (1999), Life Inside Out (2013), and Baskets (2016).

In the comments section of the same Friends clip, thousands rushed in to share their reactions to the news that Patrick once shared the spotlight too.

One Instagram user revealed: "Both of her parents are actors."

A second chirped: "Billie’s dad was in the first Iron Man movie as one of the reporters."

And someone else explained: "Her parents both had small roles. They weren't some hugely famous actors. They're just a talented family."

That's for sure!

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