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Billie Eilish is undeniably one of the most influential artists of our time. Her unique style has played a crucial role in her success story, which began when she was just 13 years old. It all started when Billie and her brother, Finneas, recorded the song «Ocean Eyes,» which quickly went viral on SoundCloud, and as they say, the rest is history. 

Despite being only 21 years old, Billie has already won seven Grammy Awards and an Oscar, not to mention her status as an idol for millions of teenagers worldwide. However, fame has come with its challenges, particularly the need to grow up in the public eye, which is tough enough even without the added scrutiny. Throughout her career, she’s faced various forms of criticism, including discussions about her signature style characterized by loose, somewhat androgynous clothing that conceals her figure. 

“Being a Woman Is Just Such a War, Forever”

Recently, the singer sat down for an interview with Variety, as part of her feature on the cover of this popular magazine. It’s sure to grab headlines worldwide because in this chat, Billie has been quite open and shared some personal insights. When it comes to her clothing choices, she mentioned, “I wasn’t trying to have people not sexualize me. But I didn’t want people to have access to my body, even visually. I wasn’t strong enough and secure enough to show it. If I had shown it at that time, I would have been completely devastated if people had said anything.”

Partly because we often idealize artists, we tend to put them on a pedestal, but it’s important to remember that they’re humans too. Just like the rest of us, they can feel the sting of criticism, and it can be even tougher when they’re as young as Billie. Indeed, she had to face multiple criticisms regarding her body, particularly comments about the size of her bust. She even vividly remembers the media frenzy that ensued when she boldly wore a tank top in public at the age of 16, which left her exasperated. “You wear something that’s at all revealing, and everyone’s like, ‘Oh, but you didn’t want people to sexualize you?’” She responded: “I’m literally a being that is sexual sometimes. F**k you!”

Self-Image

Although she now brushes off the significance of these comments and shifts her focus to her music and work, just like anyone else, she has every right to openly talk about matters related to sexuality. In the interview, she also shared other personal revelations, including her bisexuality and her gender identity. She discussed how there have been times when she didn’t fully feel like a woman, “I’ve never really felt like I could relate to girls very well. I love them so much. I love them as people. I’m attracted to them as people […] I’m physically attracted to them. But I’m also so intimidated by them and their beauty and their presence.”

Billie serves as a clear example that an artist’s inner essence matters more than whether their appearance conforms to society’s expectations. Her music, style, and the visual storytelling in her videos have collectively made her an icon for a whole generation of young people who relate to her deeply. So, what are your thoughts on Billie Eilish’s recent comments? 

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