Billie Eilish: 29 facts about the Happier Than Ever singer you need to know
Find out Billie Eilish’s age, height and everything else about her here.
-
1. Everything you need to know about Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish is the future. Over the past few years, she has become one of the most streamed artists on the planet and she’s still a teenager. From her unique sound to her loveable personality, Billie is one of a kind and she looks set to dominate the music industry for many years to come. [Rich Fury/Getty Images]
-
2. How old is Billie Eilish?
Billie Eilish was born on December 18th 2001. She is 21 years old. [Michael Hickey/Getty Images]
-
3. How tall is Billie Eilish?
Billie Eilish is 5 feet 3 inches tall. This is 1.61 metres. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
4. What is Billie Eilish’s star sign?
Billie Eilish is a mid December baby. This makes her zodiac sign Sagittarius. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
5. Where is Billie Eilish from?
Billie Eilish is American. She is from LA and was raised in Highland Park. Her parents are both artists. Her mother Maggie Baird is a musician and her father Patrick O’Connell is an actor. She is of Scottish and Irish ancestry. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
-
6. What is Billie Eilish’s real name?
Billie Eilish’s full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
7. Who is Billie Eilish?
Billie Eilish is a singer-songwriter best known for her hit singles ‘lovely’, ‘everything i wanted’ and ‘bad guy’. Many critics regard her as the future of music. [Darkroom]
-
8. Who is Billie Eilish's brother, Finneas O'Connell?
Billie Eilish’s older brother Finneas O’Connell is a famous musician and actor best known for his starring role as Alastair in Glee. Billie co-writes the majority of her music with Finneas and he produces it. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
9. Who are Billie Eilish's parents?
Billie's parents, Maggie Baird and Patrick O'Connell are both popular figures in the entertainment industry. Billie's mother is an actress, having worked on shows like L.A. Law, Murphy Brown, Bones, The X Files and Six Feet Under. She's also a voice actor and has voiced several video games. Billie's dad is also an actor and has appeared in shows like The West Wing and Supergirl, and also appeared in 2008's Iron Man. [Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Billboard]
-
10. How was Billie Eilish discovered?
In October 2015, Billie Eilish recorded a song that her brother Finneas O’Connell wrote for himself called ‘ocean eyes’. She then uploaded it to Soundcloud in 2016 and it quickly went viral. She was spotted and signed to Darkroom and Interscope Records shortly afterwards. Billie released ‘ocean eyes’ as her debut single in November that year. [Darkroom]
-
-
11. Billie Eilish released her first EP 'dont smile at me' in 2017
Billie Eilish dropped her debut EP ‘dont smile at me’ on August 11th in 2017. The record contained the hit singles ‘bellyache’, ‘ocean eyes’ and ‘idontwannabeyouanymore’ and received widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. The album also includes a collaboration with Vince Staples called '&burn". [Darkroom]
-
12. Billie Eilish is on the first two 13 Reasons Why soundtracks
Billie Eilish has recorded two songs for Netflix's 13 Reasons Why (executive produced by Selena Gomez). She featured on the Season 1 soundtrack with ‘bored' and on the Season 2 soundtrack with her hit Khalid collaboration ‘lovely'. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
13. Billie Eilish released her debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? in 2019
Billie Eilish released her debut album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? on March 29th 2019. It contains the singles 'bad guy', ‘when the party’s over’, ‘you should see me in a crown’ and ‘bury a friend’. [Darkroom]
-
14. How many Grammys did Billie Eilish win in 2020?
Billie EIlish won five Grammy Awards at the 2020 ceremony. She took home Record of the Year and Song of the Year for 'bad guy' and Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?. She also won Best New Artist. [Rachel Luna/FilmMagic]
-
15. What are Billie Eilish's My Future lyrics about?
Billie Eilish released a single called 'My Future' in July 2020. Speaking to Apple Music about the meaning behind the song, Billie said: "The future feels uncertain and crazy right now but i think we need to be ready to put the work in, and if we do that, we should be hopeful and excited for our future."
-
-
16. Billie Eilish's natural hair colour is blonde
Billie Eilish is well known for colourful hair. Since rising to fame she's sported everything from blue hair to black hair with green roots. However, Billie's real hair is blonde. Billie showed fans her natural hair in a throwback photo on Instagram. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
17. Is Billie Eilish vegan?
Yes. Billie Eilish has stated in multiple interviews that she is vegan. In a 2018 Tumblr post, Billie wrote: "I love animals and I just think there’s no point in creating something out of an animal when the animal is already there. Leave animals alone. Damn. Also, I’m lactose intolerant and dairy is horrible for your skin and my skin is VERY aware of that." [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
18. Does Billie Eilish have any tattoos?
Yes. Billie Eilish has at least two tattoos. Speaking to Vanity Fair in Same Interview, The Fourth Year in 2020, Billie said: "I did get a tattoo but you won’t ever see it." In 2021, fans spotted her tattoo on her hips and thigh in her Vogue cover shoot. Billie also has 'Eilish' inked on her upper torso. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
19. Who is Billie Eilish dating?
Billie Eilish currently appears to be single. However, she could be dating someone in private. Speaking to Capital FM, Billie said: "I definitely want to keep [my romantic life] private. I've had relationships and kept them private, and even the ones that I've had; with the tiny amount that I've let the world see, I regret." [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
20. Why did Billie Eilish and Brandon 'Q' Adams break up?
Billie Eilish started dating rapper Brandon 'Q' Adams, 7: Amp, in private in 2018. However, they split in 2019. In her Apple documentary, Billie explained: "I just wasn't happy. And I didn't want the same things he wanted and I don't think that's fair, for him. I don't think you should be in a relationship, super excited about certain things that the other person couldn't care less about." [Apple TV+]
-
-
21. What is Billie Eilish’s net worth?
According to Forbes, Billie Eilish is estimated to have a net worth of around $53 million, as of 2020. Billie reportedly earned $25 million from Apple for a documentary about her life and career. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
22. Is Billie Eilish on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat?
Billie Eilish is on all major social media platforms. You can follow her via @billieeilish on Instagram and Twitter and billie-eilish on Snapchat. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
23. Billie Eilish sings the James Bond theme song No Time To Die
Billie Eilish was chosen to perform the 2019 James Bond theme song 'No Time to Die'. Billie wrote the song with her brother Finneas and it immediately topped iTunes charts all around the world when she released it. [Darkroom]
-
24. Billie Eilish has tourette syndrome
Billie Eilish has spoken candidly about living with Tourette syndrome multiple times. Talking to The Fader about it in 2019, Billie said: "The internet hasn’t really seen the bad [tics] because I’m really good at suppressing them. The thing is, the longer you suppress them, the worse they get afterwards. I’m sure one day everyone will see the tic attacks that happen when I’m stressed and haven’t slept. But it could be a lot worse and it’s not, and I’m grateful for that." [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
25. How many pets does Billie Eilish have?
Billie Eilish has two dogs. There is her family dog named Pepper who she grew up with and in 2020 she adopted a Pit Bull puppy called Shark. Billie also has a rescue cat named Misha. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
-
26. Billie Eilish slammed Trump in speech at the 2020 DNC
Billie Eilish tore into Donald Trump's presidency as she endorsed Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention. In her speech, Billie said: "You don’t need me to tell you things are a mess. Donald Trump is destroying our country and everything we care about. Silence is not an option and we cannot sit this one out." [PA Images]
-
27. Billie Eilish won Best Original Song at 2022 Oscars
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas got an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for their Bond theme 'No Time To Die' in 2022 and it won the award. The song also picked up the Golden Globe for Best Song in a Motion Picture. Billie is the first person born in the 21st century to win an Academy Award. [PA Images]
-
28. Billie Eilish's blonde hair breaks Instagram
Following the theories that Billie Eilish was wearing a wig at the 2021 Grammys, she unveiled her new blonde hair on Instagram on March 17 and the photo became the fastest image to reach one million likes in Instagram history. It did so in under six minutes. [@billieeilish via Instagram]
-
29. When does Billie Eilish release Happier Than Ever?
Billie Eilish is releasing her second album Happier Than Ever on July 30 2021. The project includes the singles 'My Future', 'Therfore I Am' and 'Your Power' alongside 13 brand new tracks which Billie co-wrote with her brother Finneas. [Darkroom]
-
30. What is Billie Eilish's book about?
In May 2021, Billie Eilish released her first book. The self-titled project is a photo book that acts as a visual narrative of her life from her childhood to now. Billie has also released an audiobook version in which she opens up about her personal life and reflects on her career to date. [Hachette]
