The Grammys: Billie Eilish Becomes Youngest Solo Artist To Win Album Of The Year

She won five awards, with her brother also taking home producer of the year for his work on the album.

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by Bonnie McLaren |
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Given her astounding year, it’s hardly surprising Billie Eilish was the big winner at this year’s Grammys. But the 18-year-old achieved a truly remarkable feat, becoming the youngest person to win album of the year for her debut When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? - a record which was previously held by Taylor Swift.

And as if that wasn’t impressive enough, she triumphed in all of the Grammys 'big four' marquee categories - also winning song of the year, record of the year and best new artist alongside best album. (Earlier in the night, she also earned best pop solo performance for Bad Guy bringing her grand total to five.)

It was an overwhelming night for the uber-cool popstar, and while accepting the trophy for album of the year, she said that Ariana Grande should have taken home the award. (From the crowd, Ariana blew back kisses.) In typical Billie style, she attended the ceremony in head-to-toe baggy Gucci, with her trademark green roots on show.

The talent evidently runs in the family, as her brother, Finneas O’Connell, also won best producer for his work on the album. During his speech - after recalling how the pair worked on the album at home - he joked, ‘It's a huge honour to be given a Grammy for making home-made cookies.’ And when they received the nod for song of the year, for Bad Guy, the pair dedicated their awards to future musicians. 'This is to all of the kids who are making music in their bedrooms today,' Finneas said. 'You're going to get one of these.'

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Ardrienne Warren in Brandon Maxwell1 of 39

Ardrienne Warren in Brandon Maxwell

Alexandra Ambrosio in Balmain2 of 39

Alexandra Ambrosio in Balmain

Ariana Grande in Giambattista Valli3 of 39

Ariana Grande in Giambattista Valli

Alicia Keys wearing Atelier Versace4 of 39

Alicia Keys wearing Atelier Versace

Ali Tamposi in Tom Ford5 of 39

Ali Tamposi in Tom Ford

Bebe Rexha wearing Christian Cowan6 of 39

Bebe Rexha wearing Christian Cowan

Camila Cabello wearing Versace7 of 39

Camila Cabello wearing Versace

Billy Porter wearing Baja East8 of 39

Billy Porter wearing Baja East

Billie Eilish wearing Gucci9 of 39

Billie Eilish wearing Gucci

Cynthia Erivo wearing Valentino10 of 39

Cynthia Erivo wearing Valentino

Dreezy11 of 39

Dreezy

Dua Lipa wearing Alexander Wang12 of 39

Dua Lipa wearing Alexander Wang

Chrissy Teigen wearing Yanina Couture13 of 39

Chrissy Teigen wearing Yanina Couture

Ella Mai wearing Armani14 of 39

Ella Mai wearing Armani

Gloria Gaynor15 of 39

Gloria Gaynor

FKA Twigs wearing Ed Marler16 of 39

FKA Twigs wearing Ed Marler

Grace Elizabeth wearing Giuseppe Di Morabito17 of 39

Grace Elizabeth wearing Giuseppe Di Morabito

H.E.R. wearing DSquared18 of 39

H.E.R. wearing DSquared

Gwen Stefani wearing Dolce & Gabbana19 of 39

Gwen Stefani wearing Dolce & Gabbana

Iggy Pop20 of 39

Iggy Pop

Heidi Klum wearing Dundas21 of 39

Heidi Klum wearing Dundas

Jessie Reyez wearing Romona Keveza22 of 39

Jessie Reyez wearing Romona Keveza

Labrinth wearing Balmain23 of 39

Labrinth wearing Balmain

Jameela Jamil wearing Dennis Basso24 of 39

Jameela Jamil wearing Dennis Basso

Lana Del Rey25 of 39

Lana Del Rey

Lil Nas X wearing Versace26 of 39

Lil Nas X wearing Versace

Lucky Daye wearing Grayscale27 of 39

Lucky Daye wearing Grayscale

Lizzo wearing Versace28 of 39

Lizzo wearing Versace

Maggie Rogers wearing Chanel29 of 39

Maggie Rogers wearing Chanel

Nathalie Joachim30 of 39

Nathalie Joachim

Mereba wearing Pamella Roland31 of 39

Mereba wearing Pamella Roland

Priyanka Chopra wearing Ralph & Russo32 of 39

Priyanka Chopra wearing Ralph & Russo

Rosalia wearing Alexander Wang33 of 39

Rosalia wearing Alexander Wang

Shania Twain34 of 39

Shania Twain

Sophie Turner wearing Louis Vuitton35 of 39

Sophie Turner wearing Louis Vuitton

Yola wearing Christian Siriano36 of 39

Yola wearing Christian Siriano

Tyler, The Creator37 of 39

Tyler, The Creator

Shawn Mendes wearing Louis Vuitton38 of 39

Shawn Mendes wearing Louis Vuitton

Cardi B wearing Mugler39 of 39

Cardi B wearing Mugler

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