Charli XCX and Billie Eilish’s Powerful Donation: 10,000 Undergarments for Domestic Abuse Survivors
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Charli XCX and Billie Eilish recently made headlines for a generous act that goes beyond their musical talents. The pop stars donated 10,000 pairs of panties and bras to ‘I Support the Girls,’ a nonprofit organization supporting survivors of domestic abuse. This act of kindness emerged from their collaboration on the remix music video of Charli XCX’s song “Guess,” which featured thousands of undergarments as a central visual element.
Directed by Aiden Zamiri, the remix video, released on August 1, 2024, portrays a lively house party where guests gradually strip down to their underwear. The scene peaks when Billie Eilish makes a dramatic entrance, and the two artists dance under a shower of bras and panties. While the imagery is playful, the intent behind it is powerful. Instead of letting the unused undergarments go to waste, Charli and Billie decided to donate them to ‘I Support the Girls.’
This organization provides essential items such as bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products to women facing homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty. Dana Marlow, the foundation’s founder, expressed her deep gratitude for the donation, describing it as an “avalanche of underwear and the formidable bra mountain.” She emphasized how this thoughtful act would make a significant difference in the lives of many women who often lack access to these necessities.
The timing of the donation was also significant, coinciding with Charli XCX’s birthday, further highlighting the meaningful nature of the gesture. The foundation shared their appreciation on social media, celebrating how the collaboration between the two pop stars would help improve the lives of thousands of women.
Charli XCX’s latest album, BRAT, has been celebrated for its bold approach to modern feminism, dubbed the “BRAT girl summer.” This movement, driven by Gen Z, reflects how pop culture can be a platform for positive change. By donating these undergarments, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish have shown that pop stars can be more than just cultural icons—they can be catalysts for social transformation, using their influence to make a real difference.
Sushmita Chowdahry, Staff Reporter.
