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Billie Eilish Opens Up About Sexuality, Body Scrutiny and Femininity

Grammy-winning Artist Criticizes Industry Double Standards, Discusses Personal Journey

  • Billie Eilish opened up about her sexuality and the scrutiny she faced for her body in a recent interview with Variety. She revealed that she is physically attracted to women but also feels intimidated by their beauty and presence.
  • Eilish also discussed her relationship with femininity, stating that she has never felt like a woman or felt desirable. She said she had to convince herself that she is a pretty girl, despite identifying with she/her pronouns.
  • The singer addressed the double standards in the industry, criticizing the lack of comments about men's bodies compared to the constant scrutiny women face. She argued that women are generally more accepting of different body types.
  • Eilish also touched on her early career, explaining that she wore baggy clothes not to avoid sexualization, but to prevent people from having visual access to her body. She stated that she would have been devastated if people had commented on her body at that time.
  • The Grammy-winning artist also spoke about her recent work, including her Grammy-nominated song 'What Was I Made For?' from the 'Barbie' movie soundtrack, which has resonated with women around the world.
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