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Billie Eilish becomes youngest person to win two Oscars at 22

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Billie Eilish, at 22 years old, has made history by winning her second Oscar, making her the youngest person to do so.

She achieved this milestone during Sunday night's ceremony, alongside her brother Finneas O'Connell, by winning the Best Song category for their work "What Was I Made For?" featured in Greta Gerwig's film, "Barbie."

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