Grammy Winner Clears the Air: Billie Eilish Confirms Her Coming Out
In a recent Variety Power of Women cover story, global music sensation Billie Eilish confirmed that she has, indeed, publicly come out, expressing her attraction to women. The Grammy-winning artist addressed the revelation during the Variety Hitmakers event on December 2, responding to inquiries about her November interview.
When asked if she intended to come out during the initial interview, Eilish responded, “No, I didn’t, but I kinda thought, wasn’t it obvious? I didn’t realize people didn’t know.” She expressed her views on the concept of coming out, stating, “I’m just like, why can’t we just exist? I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I just didn’t talk about it.”
Eilish shared her excitement about people now being aware of her feelings, stating, “Ooh, I’m nervous talking about it. But no, I am for the girls.” She also highlighted her thoughts on women, admitting, “I’m still scared of them, but I think they’re pretty.”
Accompanied by her brother FINNEAS, Eilish attended the Hitmakers event, where they received the award for Film Song of the Year for “What Was I Made For” from the Barbie soundtrack.
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In her Variety Power of Women interview, the 21-year-old artist spoke candidly about her connections with women in her life, expressing both physical attraction and intimidation. She emphasized her genuine attraction to women as individuals, stating, “I’m attracted to them as people. I’m attracted to them for real.”
Days after the interview, Eilish gave a tearful speech at Variety’s Power of Women event in Los Angeles, addressing the challenges of being a woman in the industry. She revealed her struggles with feeling like a woman and her journey towards embracing authenticity, expressing admiration for the strength of other women.
Billie Eilish’s openness about her gender identity and attraction reflects her commitment to authenticity and supporting the empowerment of women. The artist continues to be a powerful voice in the music industry, fostering inclusivity and celebrating diversity.
