Billie Eilish is an American singer and songwriter who became famous in 2015 with her song “Ocean Eyes,” which her brother wrote and produced. In 2017, Billie released her first EP, Don’t Smile at Me, which reached the top 15 in several countries, including the US, UK, and Canada.
Billie’s first album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? was a huge success. The hit single “Bad Guy” made her the first artist born in the 2000s to have a diamond-certified song and a US Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit. In 2020, she performed “No Time to Die,” the theme for the James Bond film, which won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
Eilish’s second album, Happier Than Ever topped the charts in 25 countries, and her 2023 song “What Was I Made For?” for the Barbie movie became her second UK number-one hit. In 2024, her third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, received critical praise.
Billie has won many awards, including nine Grammys, two Oscars, and several MTV and Brit Awards. She is the youngest artist to win all four top Grammy categories in one year. She has also been recognized for her activism on climate change, women’s, and animal rights. 1britannicaÂ
Billie Eilish Bio
Billie’s real name Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell was born on December 18, 2001, in Los Angeles, California, USA and she is 23 years old as of 2024. Billie has Irish and Scottish roots and was conceived through IVF. Her name honors her grandfather, William, and includes “Pirate,” a name her brother suggested. 2imdb
When I was a little kid, I was super religious for no damn reason. My family never was religious. I didn’t know anyone religious. And for some reason, as a little girl, I just was incredibly religious. And then at one point, I don’t know what happened. It just completely went away and almost anti-religious for no reason.” She said the experience made her more “open-minded” to other religions. “I don’t believe and I don’t believe. I’m in a very neutral position. 3people
Billie Eilish Education
Billie Eilish joined the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus at eight, started playing the ukulele at six, and wrote her first song at 11 about a zombie apocalypse.
Billie Eilish Husband
Billie is unmarried (no husband) and she is bisexual as she was in a relationship with rapper Brandon Adams from 2018 to 2019, and she also dated actor Matthew Tyler Vorce from 2021 to 2022, and then singer Jesse Rutherford. In 2024, she expressed her desire to keep her personal life private, including her sexuality and relationships. Billie is close friends with Justin Bieber. 4famousbirthdays Â
Billie Eilish Parents
Billie’s parents are Maggie Baird and Patrick O’Connell and they are both actors and musicians. She grew up with her older brother Finneas and they were homeschooled by their mother, who also taught them songwriting. Their parents encouraged them to explore their creativity in music, art, and acting. 5peopleÂ
Billie Eilish’s Musical Journey
In January 2021, Billie released “Lo Vas a Olvidar,” a song with RosalÃa for the Euphoria soundtrack. That same year, her documentary Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry came out on Apple TV+, giving fans a deep look into her life. At the Grammys, she won Record of the Year for “Everything I Wanted” and Best Song Written for Visual Media for her Bond theme “No Time to Die.” She also published a photo book titled By Billie Eilish.
In July 2021, Billie released her second album, Happier Than Ever, which included hits like “My Future,” “Therefore I Am,” and “Your Power.” She also created a concert film for Disney+ and launched an eco-friendly vinyl version of the album. Her world tour for the album ran from 2022 to 2023.
In 2022, Billie became the youngest headliner at Glastonbury and Coachella. She won an Oscar for “No Time to Die,” making her the first person born in the 21st century to win an Academy Award. She also co-wrote songs for Pixar’s Turning Red with her brother, Finneas.
During her tour, Billie debuted “TV,” a song about current issues like the overturning of Roe v. Wade. In July 2022, she surprise-released an EP called Guitar Songs, featuring “TV” and “The 30th,” to quickly share their messages with fans.
In 2023, Billie acted for the first time in the series Swarm, earning praise for her performance. She also wrote “What Was I Made For?” for the Barbie movie, which won an Academy Award and two Grammys in 2024, making her the youngest person to win two Oscars.
On April 8, 2024, Billie Eilish announced her third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which was released on May 17, 2024. She also revealed a tour for the album, running from September 2024 to July 2025, with shows in North America, Europe, and Oceania. That same month, Billie became a featured artist in the Fortnite spin-off game Fortnite Festival, with a special outfit available in the game.
While visiting London to celebrate the album’s success, she appeared on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s web series Chicken Shop Date in a widely talked-about episode and read a story as a guest host on CBeebies. In August 2024, Billie collaborated with Charli XCX on a remix of the song “Guess,” releasing a playful video featuring the pair surrounded by women’s underwear, later donated to charity.
On August 11, 2024, Billie performed her hit “Birds of a Feather” at the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Long Beach, California, as part of the handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games. 6wikipediaÂ
Billie Eilish’s Net Worth
Billie’s net worth is estimated to be around 55 million USD, according to Forbes. 7parade Â
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