Billie Eilish's Stunning Transformation Is Causing A Stir
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell emerged on the music scene and immediately grabbed everyone, including celebrities, by their collars and demanded attention. Her impeccable voice, colorful fashion, and genuine authenticity has been admired from every corner of the music industry.
It seems like yesterday the "Bad Guy" singer released her power ballad "Ocean Eyes" on her Soundcloud, but alas, it was 2016 when the song immediately went viral and set Eilish on her stardom journey. However, the songwriter is not alone in her talents. Her older brother, Finneas O'Connell, professionally known as FINNEAS, produces the majority of her music and both their parents are also musically inclined.
"My whole family is really musical. My brother and my mom both write songs and my dad has always played the piano and ukulele," Eilish revealed in a 2017 interview with Teen Vogue. "When we were little, my dad would make us mixtapes with songs by artists like the Beatles and Avril Lavigne, so we learned a lot from those. Even though I never really thought of being a singer, I've always loved it."
So how did young Billie grow up to become a Grammy Award-winning heavyweight? You're about to find out.
Billish Eilish began singing at the age of 8
The table was set for a young Billie Eilish to pursue music, even if she wasn't initially inclined to do so. She spoke openly about her early days in a 2017 interview with Teen Vogue.
"I've been in the Los Angeles Children's Chorus since I was about 8, which has helped my technique so much," the singer said. "It's showed me all of the different types of classic music there are and how beautiful they can be." She further explained, "When I was 11 or 12, I started writing songs because it's a good way to express your feelings. My brother is a really good songwriter so we'd give each other notes and write stuff together." Singing isn't Eilish's only talent. She's also a skilled dancer. "Aside from singing, I'm also a dancer. I've been dancing since I was 8," she revealed.
While sharing her origin story, Eilish also described the making of "Ocean Eyes" — her breakout single. "Last year, one of my teachers asked if I would either write a song or have my brother write a song to choreograph a dance to. I was like, 'yes, that's such a cool thing to do!' Then, my brother came to me with "Ocean Eyes," which he had originally written for his band," she revealed. "We kind of just decided that was the song we were going to use for the dance."
Billie Eilish doesn't care if you 'judge' her
Of course Billie Eilish's music is what drives her fame, but it would be a disservice to the artist to ignore her overall fashion and style. Given her eccentric looks, the "When's the Party Over" singer has had to (on more than one occasion) more or less explain her intricate looks. From classic puffer coats to extra-long acrylic nails, Eilish says she wears what makes sense to her in the moment.
"I like being able to express myself with clothing. I don't mind being judged so if someone doesn't like what I wear I am OK with it," she explained in a 2017 Teen Vogue interview. "Each day I try to wear stuff that I haven't worn before or I'll wear a part of an outfit in a different way. I will draw on my shoes, turn my shirt inside out, or cut up my pants. I like mixing thrift store clothing with brand names." Whether curated or spur of the moment decisions, the epic looks are always worth a second look.
Billie Eilish takes a stand against body shaming
Billie Eilish posted a photo on Instagram that caused a bit of a stir on Oct. 13, 2020. The photo was filtered to black and red and displayed Eilish in a figure-hugging outfit with the caption: "do you really wanna go back in time?" Though the photo itself wasn't necessarily "racy," it did show off the star's curves more than usual. The Instagram photo also came a day after a paparazzi photo of the star hit the internet and one Twitter critic @GamesNosh tweeted: "In 10 months Billie Eilish has developed a mid-30's wine mom body."
Criticism over the pap photo sparked conversations on "real bodies" and "body-shaming." The teenage Eilish has spoken out about the discourse involving her body multiple times in the past. She even created self-produced short film in May 2020 on the subject. "If I wear what is comfortable, I am not a woman" she said in the film. "I am not a woman if I shed the layers. I'm a slut. Though you've never seen my body, you still judge it and judge me for it. Why?"
One thing that can be said about the "Not Time to Die" singer is that she's going to live and breathe her truth, despite what anyone thinks.