In the last cover article of the British edition of Vogue magazine, the American singer, Billie Eilish, was asked by several of her famous friends for a new report. Among those friends, there are figures like Ariana Grande, Chappell RoanStella McCartney and the older brother of the artist, Eilish finishes.
Also, among those public figures was the British actor Idris Elba, who asked Billie about what she feels like when she grows up with “with a name like Billie”. The actor asked: “How did it feel?Were you proud of your name or did it be ashamed?
The interpreter of ‘I love you’ remembering what People constantly said to him throughout his life that Billie “was a child’s name”he answered the question: “I love this question! I absolutely hated my name when I was a child. ”
“I remember being so angry, and All I wanted was to have a female name, such as Violet or like lavender, Some kind of, you know, a fairly flowery name, “he continued.” And It is very funny because now there is no other name in the universe that can be my name in addition to Billie. I love my name so much, so much. It really is the only possible option for what I am. ”
The singer also revealed the origin of her name, which was in her grandfather’s, who was called William. “So, technically, The first Billy I met was my grandfather, but I never met him “Billie added.
“The first female billion I think I met was Billie Piper, by Doctor Who. I loved Dr. Who, so I was very, very excited about that. But then, at the same time, I was jealous And angry because I thought: ‘Why would someone say my name and refer to another person?’ Unacceptable! ‘”He declared with a laugh.
During another part of the interview, Nicki Minaj asked Billie’s question about feeling “uncomfortable” expressing his feminine being as an artist. “I’ve really had to convince myself that I’m beautiful, Being a woman is difficult, ”Billie replied.
Billie’s discomfort with her body
During the interview that has been mentioned before, one of the public figures that asked Billie Eilish questions was Nicki Minaj. Trinidad’s artist asked Billie something very personal, which made her get excited.
“This can be a strange question, but You seem to be a bit uncomfortable with how beautiful you are Sometimes, “Minaj began.” It could be wrong. Many women from all areas of life have felt that His work was eclipsed by his beauty or its physical attributes. Was there any time in your career, or before you did, in which you wanted people to not see you and that they could only hear the music, And really have the opportunity to listen to the written words? ”
Billie replied: “Nicki, this question made me cry a little. Well … how did you say at the beginning of that question, I’ve never felt very beautiful I haven’t seen myself in that way, So I definitely never fought with the idea that I would eclipse somethingsince I didn’t even see it myself. “He also added:” Really I have had to convince myself that I am beautiful, being a woman is difficult. ”
During this same interview, Billie told Michaela Coel, that DDuring his professional life “there have been many periods of doubt and fear and feeling a lot of pressure” for having wanted their career and identity to transform over the years. He also told Ariana Grande that “The things that make me feel activated, stimulated and alive, are the happiest make me”.
Billie has spoken on several occasions about the pressure of women regarding her physical appearance In the current context. In January, he warned his fans about the dangers of following extreme diets, recalling a moment “a couple of years ago” in which “he lost a lot of weight” and He felt “extremely unhappy and was not aware of how unhappy it was.”
The singer has openly shared her struggles with body image, physical pain and mental health. In 2019, he revealed that Una hip injury during his adolescence caused an episode of depression. Years later, he confessed that she felt that her body had been “illuminating with gas,” saying: “I felt that my body was making gas light for years … and it’s not to catch me.”
Also He reflected on how the obsession with seeing himself well can be an emotional burden: “It is a great loss to try to look good. It is a great loss of joy and freedom in your body.” In 2023, he talked about his struggle with body dysmorphia and how the autoPlace has helped her recover confidence, stating: “AutoPlace is a huge, huge part of my life … Like someone with extreme body problems and dysmorphia that I have had all my life. “
