In a recent turn of events, Billie Eilish has called out Variety magazine, alleging that she was “outed” by the publication after unintentionally hinting at her attraction to all genders during an interview. The 21-year-old singer took to social media to express her frustration and to advocate for privacy concerning discussions about her sexuality in the future.
In a post addressing the issue, Eilish wrote, “Thanks Variety for my award and also outing me on a red carpet at 11am instead of talking to me about anything else that matters. I like boys and girls, leave me alone about it, please. Literally, who cares.”
This follows her candid remarks in a cover story with Variety, where Eilish openly discussed finding women attractive. She shared, “I’ve never really felt like I could relate to girls very well. I love them so much. I love them as people. I’m attracted to them as people. I’m attracted to them for real.”
At an event related to the article, the magazine pressed Eilish about her comments, seemingly leading her to inadvertently acknowledge her LGBTQ+ identity. Despite laughing off the moment, the star expressed mixed emotions, revealing her surprise that people were not already aware of this aspect of her identity.
Speaking directly to the interviewer, Eilish remarked, “I saw the articles and I was like, ‘Oh, I guess I came out today!’ I was like, ‘okay cool.'” Despite her excitement for people to understand this truth about her, Eilish also admitted feeling nervous discussing such a personal topic publicly.
As the pop sensation navigates this unexpected revelation, her call for privacy and frustration over the situation underscore the complexities of discussing personal matters in the public eye. The incident adds a layer of introspection to the ongoing dialogue surrounding celebrities’ right to control the narrative of their own lives.
