In a video from the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, an awkward encounter between Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa has become the talk of social media, prompting fans to cringe with "secondhand embarrassment."
The 28-year-old British-Albanian pop star, Dua Lipa, and the 22-year-old 'Ocean Eyes' singer, Billie Eilish, graced the 29th Critics Choice Awards on January 14 to honor the Greta Gerwig-directed film, 'Barbie.' Notably, Dua Lipa's track, 'Dance the Night,' and Billie Eilish's 'What Was I Made For?' were both nominated in the Best Original Song category.
While certain events, like the Grammys, often cater exclusively to celebrities from one industry, the Critics' Choice Awards provide a unique amalgamation of TV actors, movie stars, and musicians, creating a spectacle of entertainment. The evening had already witnessed memorable moments, such as Selena Gomez engaging in gossip with Taylor Swift and Brie Larson being starstruck by Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet.
Following Sunday night's Critics' Choice Awards, a new celebrity moment emerged, capturing the attention of online spectators who observed an uncomfortably awkward interaction between Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish.
Seated at the same table, both stars found themselves in a peculiar situation during a brief moment of downtime. As they stood and mingled with other guests, Dua Lipa spotted a camera and attempted to pose with Billie Eilish. However, the comedic twist unfolded as Eilish, momentarily looking away, remained oblivious to Lipa's intentions.
In the captured video, Lipa flicks her long hair over her shoulder and turns around, seemingly wanting to pose back-to-back with Eilish. Unfortunately, Eilish shifts her position, unknowingly snubbing Lipa, who awkwardly laughs and attempts to recover by casually picking up something to eat from the table, according to BuzzFeed News.
Dua Lipa's Awkward Moment Goes Viral
As numerous individuals voiced their feelings of "secondhand embarrassment" for Dua Lipa. Users on the platform formerly known as Twitter shared their reactions, with some comparing it to the feeling of being ignored for a high-five and others playfully suggesting hiding under a table until the ceremony ends.
Viewers empathized with Lipa's attempt to distract from the awkwardness by grabbing a snack. Despite the initial cringe-worthy moment, Dua Lipa eventually managed to capture a photo with Billie Eilish. Notably, neither artist has addressed the incident publicly, leaving fans curious if they will acknowledge the attention surrounding this celebrity faux pas.
The incident unfolded when Lipa, seeking a memento of their shared nomination, tried to pose for a photo with Eilish. Unaware of Lipa's intentions, Eilish sat down, leaving the 'New Rules' singer standing alone in a comedic moment. The video of the incident swiftly made its way to TikTok, accumulating an impressive 6.5 million views and becoming a widely discussed topic online.
The awkward exchange wasn't the sole surprising moment of the night. Despite their nominations, neither Lipa nor Eilish secured the Best Song award, which instead went to 'I'm Just Ken' from the 'Barbie' soundtrack. Adding an unexpected twist, actor Ryan Gosling's reaction to the winning song was caught on camera, transforming into a meme and injecting an extra layer of unforeseen humor into the awards event, BNN Breaking reported.
