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Billie Eilish Signs Melissa McCarthy’s Forehead at 2024 SAG Awards, Internet Dies Laughing

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By Evan Roberson
February 25, 2024 | 5:03 p.m. CST
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Melissa McCarthy found herself starstruck at the 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards, courtesy of Billie Eilish.

The duo took the stage to present the award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series. The award was ultimately won by Ayo Edebiri of The Bear. However, before diving into the nominees, McCarthy, 53, couldn’t contain her excitement over Eilish, 22.

Reminding the singer of their past encounters, McCarthy revealed, “We’ve met thrice before. And you’ve even met my daughters and one of my dogs.” Then, dropping a surprising revelation, McCarthy shared, “Since you’re asking, I actually met you in utero because your mom was my first improv teacher. And guess who she was pregnant with? It was you!”

Eilish responded with a bemused “Wow, okay… that’s a lot.”

Billie Eilish, Melissa McCarthy Create Viral Moment at 2024 SAG Awards

Keeping the fangirling spirit alive, McCarthy requested Eilish to sign her metallic dress. Eilish hesitated, not wanting to “ruin” the look, but McCarthy persisted.

In a playful gesture, Eilish grabbed a black Sharpie and started writing her name on McCarthy’s forehead, adding a small heart. She even covered McCarthy’s mouth with her hand when the star inquired about Eilish and her brother Finneas’ songwriting process.

McCarthy’s enthusiasm didn’t wane as she suggested, “Will you sign my face?” Eilish, ever the good sport, took the playful request in stride. The backstory to this delightful interaction lies in McCarthy’s past revelation that Eilish’s mother, Maggie Baird, was her improv teacher.

In a 2022 appearance on Watch What Happens Live, McCarthy praised Baird as an “awesome teacher” and commended Eilish and Finneas as “crazy talented” and “creative.”

It took her a moment to connect the dots and realize the relationship between the “Bad Guy” singer and her former improv teacher, leading to a joyous reunion on The Ellen Show.