Billie Eilish, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, was only a teenager when her song “Ocean Eyes” went viral. Before the age of 20, she collaborated with her brother Finneas to write the songs for the breakout EP Don’t Smile at Me and the smash album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, making her a household name and multiple Grammy winner.
| Full Name | Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell |
|---|---|
| Birthdate | December 18, 2001 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | U.S |
| Ancestry | Irish American |
| Parents | Patrick O’Connell and Maggie Baird |
| Genders | Alternative, independent, pop |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Height | 5'3" (160 cm) |
| Notable Works: | When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? |
| Awards And Honors | Academy Award (2022) Grammy Award (2020) Grammy Award (2021): Record of the Year Grammy Award (2021): Best Song Written for Visual Media Grammy Award (2020): Record of the Year Grammy Award (2020): Album of the Year Grammy Award (2020): Song of the Year Grammy Award (2020): Best New Artist Grammy Award (2020) |
Early life
Eilish was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 18, 2001. Prior to joining their teenage daughter’s professional team, her parents, Maggie Baird and Patrick O’Connell were seasoned actors. Eilish received encouragement to pursue her interests in music, dance, gymnastics, and horseback riding. Eilish claims that “Fingers Crossed,” her first “real” song, was written around that time.
Her Career
In November 2015, the song Ocean Eyes was recorded. Originally, it was intended for Billie’s dance lessons. She gave the song to her dance instructor with the intention of including it in her upcoming routine. The siblings decided that the song needed to be posted on the music-sharing website “SoundCloud” because it turned out to be a good song.
Billie Eilish recorded four remixes of her debut single, Ocean Eyes, in response to the success of the song and collected them into an EP with the same name. All of the remixes were huge hits, giving Billie the confidence to continue with her other projects.
She also worked on a song called Lovely with well-known American singer Khalid, which was released in the middle of 2018. The song’s enormous popularity led the creators of 13 Reasons Why to purchase the song’s rights and include it in the second season of the show.
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, her eagerly anticipated debut album, was released on March 29, 2019. She became the first millennial to accomplish this feat in the US and the youngest female to ever have a number-one album in the UK when the album peaked at the Billboard 200 and UK albums chart.
Trivia
Billie Eilish has drawn flak for never grinning in pictures. In response to this criticism, she has stated that she dislikes smiling because it makes her feel helpless and helpless.
She is renowned for her unusual sense of style. She receives criticism for it frequently, but she ignores it.
Synesthesia and Tourette syndrome have both been identified in Billie. She has acknowledged that she, too, experienced depression.
She was targeted by cancel culture for using an anti-Asian slur and has been charged with queerbaiting to promote her song. On social media, she has issued a sincere apology for both of the claims.
Awards
Eilish won the MTV Video Awards and American Music Awards, and she was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2019, which marked the start of her career as a major award winner.
She became the second artist overall and the first woman to win the “big four” Grammy Awards in January 2020: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. She also added Best Pop Vocal Album for good measure.
Including Record of the Year for “Everything I Wanted,” Eilish took home two accolades at the 2021 Grammys.
Net Worth
The latest news about the singer, Billie Eilish, reveals that she is worth an estimated $30 million. The 19-year-old made her fortune from a string of successful touring and music ventures. Her most recent project is the release of her debut album ‘Don’t Smile at Me’ which debuted at number one on the Billboard charts.
Eilish has also been busy building her brand stage as well. In August 2018 she became a global ambassador for CHANEL Beauty and in March 2019, she was announced as the new face of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She has also lent her name to various products including House of Harlow beauty cream, BESTSELLER Skincare range and Lip Sense lip balm.
Billie Eilish is set to become one of the richest young women in the world and there are no signs that she will slow down anytime soon.
What kind of lifestyle does she lead offstage?
Known for her wild and bubbly personality offstage, it seems that life on stage is only one facet of the 27-year-old’s life. In fact, Billie enjoys a quite lifestyle and spends much of her time away from the spotlight.
Here’s everything you need to know about the young singer’s private life:
Born in Hawaii in October 1994, Billie grew up with two siblings. She began singing at an early age and started performing in school plays aged 10. After moving to Nashville to pursue a music career in 2009, she signed a recording contract with Island Records.
Billie released her debut EP ‘BILLIE EILISH’ in 2013 and followed it up with ‘WHEN WE ALL FALL DOWN’ in 2017. The album has since topped charts around the world and produced 5 international hit singles; “Ocean Eyes”, “Boys”, “Bad Guy”, “Negative Space” and “Expectations”.
