Billie Eilish recently revealed that she is a member of the LGBTQ+ community after years of queerbaiting accusations and curiosity about her sexuality from fans
The Ocean Eyes singer’s vague words about her feelings for women made fans and the media curious and led to a lot of guessing
USA pop star Billie Eilish has officially made it clear that what she said was, in fact, her “coming out” moment.
How did Billie Eilish come out?
In a recent interview at an event put on by Variety, Eilish explained what she meant when she said in an earlier cover story that she loved and was attracted to women. She said:
“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 attracted to them for real.”
Billie Eilish avoids labelling sexuality
At first, Biliie’s words weren’t perfectly clear, which made it hard to know what she meant. But Eilish’s most recent comments categorically confirm her sexuality. Even though she has confirmed that she is attracted to women, she doesn’t want to adhere strictly to labels, emphasising her attraction to both men and women.
History of Billie Eillish’s sexual identity
After the music video for “Lost Cause” came out, Eilish was accused of “queer-baiting.” This explanation comes after that. The video caused a lot of debate, so the artist responded to the rumours in an Instagram post by writing, “I love girls.”
Billie Elilish gets candid about identity politics
In recent talks, Eilish has talked about how uncomfortable she feels when people focus on her sexuality. She says she wants to live in a world where these differences are not the main focus. She is upset that female artists’ personal lives get more attention than the personal lives of male artists in the same business.
Fans of Billie Eilish applaud honesty
After she was confirmed, Eilish’s fans took to social media to show their support and excitement. Many people praised her for being open and honest, and for being brave enough to share her truth with the world.