Billie Eilish has made it clear that she will no longer discuss her personal life, particularly her sexuality, with the public. In a recent cover story for US Vogue, she expressed her frustration with the constant probing and unwanted attention, stating, “I don’t want anyone to know anything about my sexuality or my relationship life. I hope that never happens again.”
Eilish’s decision comes after a series of events that saw her sexuality become a topic of intense media scrutiny. Last November, in an interview for Variety’s Power of Women issue, she stated, “I love women. I love people, and I am really attracted to them. I’m also attracted to them physically. But it’s also the beauty and the essence of their being that can be very overwhelming.”
Just a month later, at Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch, she was asked by reporters if she had intentionally come out. Eilish replied, “I didn’t, but I kind of thought, ‘It’s obvious, you know? It’s kind of weird that people didn’t know.'” She went on to express her skepticism about the need for coming out, explaining that her choice not to publicly address her sexuality stemmed from this belief.
Following the event, Eilish criticized Variety for publicizing her sexuality, calling it “outing.” She admitted that she might have underestimated the impact of her words and how they would be received by the world. She found the situation “unnatural,” arguing that everyone is still a “baby” and “learning” about themselves.
Eilish’s decision highlights the pressure and scrutiny that celebrities face when discussing their personal lives. It underscores the importance of respecting individual boundaries and allowing people to navigate their identities on their own terms.
