Billie Eilish Opens Up About Sexuality Following Unwanted Public Disclosure at Variety Hitmakers Brunch
Billie
Eilish, the celebrated 'What Was I Made For' artist, recently graced the
Variety Hitmakers Brunch in Los Angeles, where she received an honor. However,
in a candid Instagram post on Sunday, she expressed gratitude for the award
while addressing the organization's untimely focus on her sexuality during the
red carpet interview.
In her
Instagram caption, Eilish acknowledged Variety for the accolade but raised
concern about being inadvertently "outed" on the red carpet at 11 am.
The post featured a shot of her belt buckle adorned with the silhouettes of two
women. Eilish asserted her right to privacy, stating, "I like boys and
girls, leave me alone about it, please. Literally, who cares? Stream 'What Was
I Made For.'"
This post
followed her interview with Variety a day prior to the event, where she
revisited her November interview discussing her attraction to both men and
women. Responding to questions about whether she intended to come out, Eilish
expressed surprise, saying, "No, I didn't, but I kinda thought, 'Wasn't it
obvious?' I didn't realize people didn't know."
The singer
emphasized her disinterest in formally announcing her sexuality, stating,
"I'm just like, why can't we just exist? I've been doing this for a long
time and I just didn't talk about it." Reflecting on the Variety profile,
she admitted, "I saw the article and I was like, 'Oh, I guess I came out
today. OK, cool.'" Eilish found excitement in the revelation, noting,
"It's cool that they know."
Despite
nervousness, Eilish affirmed her support for girls, expressing attraction to
them and acknowledging their significance in her life. Her previous comments in
the Variety profile from the preceding month hinted at her connection with
girls, stating, "I've never really felt like I could relate to girls very
well." She further emphasized her love for them, both as individuals and
romantically.
While
speculation had arisen regarding her sexuality after the November profile,
Eilish chose Saturday's red carpet as the platform to address and clarify her
comments, reclaiming control over her narrative.
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