History of Billie Eilish in Timeline
Billie Eilish is a highly successful American singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean Eyes," written and produced by her brother, Finneas O'Connell. Her debut EP, Don't Smile at Me, released in 2017, achieved commercial success in multiple countries, establishing her as a significant figure in the music industry.
1975: Musical Influences During Childhood
During her childhood, Billie Eilish grew up listening to Green Day, the 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Nine Inch Nails, Linkin Park and Lana Del Rey. Hip hop is her favorite genre and biggest inspiration. Stumbling upon Aurora's "Runaway" on YouTube inspired her to pursue a music career.
2017: Fashion style statement
In 2017, Billie Eilish stated that she likes dressing out of her comfort zone to grab attention and be different from others, aiming to look memorable and intimidating.
March 2018: Release of Blōhsh clothing line
In March 2018, Billie Eilish released Blōhsh, her clothing merchandise line.
2018: Relationship with Brandon Adams
From 2018 to 2019, Billie Eilish dated rapper Brandon Adams, known as 7:AMP.
April 2019: Clothing collaboration with Takashi Murakami
In April 2019, Billie Eilish released clothing in collaboration with Takashi Murakami, inspired by her music video for "You Should See Me in a Crown". There was also a limited edition vinyl figure of herself from the video.
May 2019: Calvin Klein advertisement
In May 2019, Billie Eilish appeared in a Calvin Klein advertisement and mentioned she dresses in baggy clothes to prevent people from judging her body.
May 2019: Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins ad campaign
In May 2019, Billie Eilish appeared in the debut of Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins ad campaign, promoting the brand's clothing line.
July 2019: MCM Worldwide campaign and Freak City collaboration
In July 2019, Billie Eilish fronted MCM Worldwide's fall advertising campaign and collaborated with Los Angeles-based clothing brand Freak City on a clothing line.
August 2019: Apple Store collaboration and Siberia Hills controversy
In August 2019, Billie Eilish partnered with Apple to allow Apple Store customers to experiment with her song "You Should See Me in a Crown" in Music Lab sessions. Also, Eilish's collaboration with Siberia Hills faced controversy after it used plagiarized designs.
November 7, 2019: Third Man Records Announces Acoustic Live Album
On November 7, 2019, Jack White's Third Man Records announced they would release an acoustic live album of Billie Eilish's performance from the record label's Blue Room. It was exclusively sold on vinyl at Third Man retail locations in Nashville, Tennessee, and Detroit, Michigan.
November 13, 2019: Release of "Everything I Wanted"
On November 13, 2019, Billie Eilish released her single, "Everything I Wanted".
November 20, 2019: Grammy Nominations
On November 20, 2019, Billie Eilish received six Grammy Award nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Bad Guy", as well as Album of the Year and Best New Artist. At age 17, she became the youngest artist to be nominated in all four General Field categories. She was also crowned 2019's Billboard Woman of the Year that month.
2019: Relationship with Brandon Adams
From 2018 to 2019, Billie Eilish dated rapper Brandon Adams, known as 7:AMP.
2019: Dislike of "creepy, weird, scary girl" label
In 2019, Billie Eilish expressed her dislike for being labeled as the 'creepy, weird, scary girl', stating she doesn't want to stay one thing.
2019: Moving out of parents' home
In 2019, Billie Eilish moved out of her parents' home in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
2019: Inspiration from Ariana Grande's Album
In 2019, Billie Eilish said that Ariana Grande's album Thank U, Next inspired her to continue making music.
2019: Time's "Time 100 Next" list
In 2019, Billie Eilish was included in Time's "Time 100 Next" list, recognizing her as an emerging influential figure.
2019: Climate Change Awareness and Advocacy
In 2019, Billie Eilish's single "All the Good Girls Go to Hell" and its subsequent video centered around climate change, criticizing ignorance of rising sea levels. She also permitted CoralWatch to use "Ocean Eyes" for an online campaign about Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
2019: Directorial Debut with "Xanny"
In 2019, after wanting to direct her own music videos since age 14, Billie Eilish made her directorial debut with the video for her song "Xanny".
January 14, 2020: Announcement as James Bond theme performer
On January 14, 2020, Billie Eilish was announced as the performer of the title track for the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die, co-written and produced with her brother. She became the youngest artist to write and perform a James Bond theme song. The song later topped the British official charts and became Eilish's first number-one single in the UK.
March 2020: Encouraging voter registration
In March 2020, Billie Eilish encouraged fans online to register to vote for the 2020 US presidential election.
March 2020: Premiere of "Not My Responsibility" short film
In March 2020, Billie Eilish premiered "Not My Responsibility", a short film addressing her experiences of body shaming, during a live show in Miami as part of the Where Do We Go? Tour.
April 10, 2020: Release of "Ilomilo" to Italian Radio
On April 10, 2020, "Ilomilo" was sent to Italian contemporary hit radio stations by Universal Music Group. It was the seventh and final single from the album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?.
May 2020: "Not My Responsibility" uploaded to YouTube
In May 2020, Billie Eilish uploaded "Not My Responsibility", a short film addressing her experiences of body shaming, to her YouTube channel.
July 30, 2020: Release of "My Future"
On July 30, 2020, Billie Eilish released "My Future", her first original release since "No Time to Die", accompanied by an animated video.
August 2020: Performance at the Democratic National Convention and endorsement of Joe Biden
In August 2020, Billie Eilish performed at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and announced her endorsement of Joe Biden's presidential campaign.
September 2020: Ukulele collection with Fender
In September 2020, Eilish released a collection of branded ukuleles with guitar manufacturer Fender.
October 2020: Announcement of Livestream Concert and New Single
In October 2020, Billie Eilish announced a livestream concert titled Where Do We Go? The Livestream, which aired on October 24, raised funds for event crew members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. She also revealed an upcoming musical project and announced a new single, "Therefore I Am".
November 12, 2020: Release of "Therefore I Am"
On November 12, 2020, Billie Eilish released her new single, "Therefore I Am", along with its video.
December 2020: Jingle Ball Performances
In December 2020, Billie Eilish performed "Therefore I Am" and "My Future" at the Jingle Ball.
2020: Religious Beliefs
In 2020, Billie Eilish discussed her past religious beliefs and her current neutral stance on religion.
2020: "Not My Responsibility" short film
In 2020, Billie Eilish wrote and produced the short film "Not My Responsibility" as a response to body shaming and double standards placed upon women's appearances.
January 2021: Release of "Lo Vas a Olvidar" and Documentary Film
In January 2021, "Lo Vas a Olvidar", featuring Rosalía, was released as part of HBO's Euphoria soundtrack. The documentary film Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry was released on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters, receiving positive reviews.
April 27, 2021: Happier Than Ever Album Announcement
On April 27, 2021, Billie Eilish announced on her Instagram account that her second album, Happier Than Ever, would be released on July 30, and the tracklist was made available on Apple Music. The album was released in various formats, including collectible vinyl and cassette colors.
June 2021: Online Criticism and Controversy
In June 2021, Billie Eilish faced criticism online for videos showing her mouthing an anti-Asian slur and for alleged offensive social media posts by her reported boyfriend, Matthew Tyler Vorce. She was also accused of queerbaiting after using the caption "I love girls".
June 2021: British Vogue Cover
In June 2021, Billie Eilish was on the cover of British Vogue, with a photoshoot by Craig McDean featuring her dressed in lingerie and corsets.
July 2021: Eilish's Reflection on Past Controversies
In July 2021, Billie Eilish reflected on the events from June in an interview, acknowledging that she had said things in the past that she no longer agreed with and expressed frustration that nothing ever goes away on the internet.
September 2021: Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
In September 2021, to further promote the album "Happier Than Ever", Eilish worked with Disney+ on the concert film "Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles".
November 2021: Debut of "Eilish" perfume brand
In November 2021, Billie Eilish debuted "Eilish", her vegan and cruelty-free perfume brand.
December 2, 2021: Eco-Friendly Vinyl Release
On December 2, 2021, Eilish announced an eco-friendly limited-edition vinyl version of Happier Than Ever made from recycled vinyl scraps. The collector's item was available only at a number of Gucci stores around the world and included Gucci-branded nail stickers designed by Alessandro Michele.
December 2021: Beginning to Formulate Third Album
In December 2021, Billie Eilish and Finneas started formulating ideas for songs for her third studio album.
2021: Relationship with Matthew Tyler Vorce
From 2021 until 2022, Billie Eilish dated actor Matthew Tyler Vorce.
2021: Publication of "By - Billie Eilish"
In 2021, Billie Eilish published her personally selected comprehensive book of photographs titled "By - Billie Eilish", which shared an intimate window into her life on and off stage.
2021: Release of "Your Power"
In 2021, Billie Eilish released "Your Power", a single criticizing the sexual exploitation of young women.
February 2022: Start of Happier Than Ever, The World Tour
In February 2022, Billie Eilish embarked on the Happier Than Ever, The World Tour.
June 2022: Debut of "TV" During World Tour
In June 2022, Billie Eilish debuted the then-unreleased ballad "TV" during her world tour's Manchester show. The song references the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
July 2022: Hopes to start writing the third album in 2023
In July 2022, during an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Billie Eilish expressed her hope to start writing her third album in 2023.
October 2022: Relationship with Jesse Rutherford
From October 2022 to May 2023, Billie Eilish dated singer Jesse Rutherford.
2022: Performance at Glastonbury and condemnation of Roe v. Wade overturning
During the 2022 Glastonbury festival, Billie Eilish performed "Your Power" to condemn the overturning of Roe v. Wade, stating it was a "really, really dark day for women in the U.S.". She also included a reference to the overturning in her 2022 track "TV".
2022: Academy Award for Best Original Song for "No Time to Die"
In 2022, Billie Eilish won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "No Time to Die" from the James Bond film *No Time to Die*, becoming the first person born in the 21st century ever to win an Academy Award in any category, and remains the only.
2022: Hosting a film on Apple Music exclusively and Hometown Encore
In 2022, Billie Eilish worked with Apple Music to exclusively host a film of one of the Happier Than Ever tour concerts. Also in 2022, Three concerts, titled Happier Than Ever, The Hometown Encore, were held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, from December 13 to 16, as part of the tour.
April 2023: Conclusion of Happier Than Ever, The World Tour
In April 2023, Billie Eilish concluded the Happier Than Ever, The World Tour.
May 2023: Relationship with Jesse Rutherford
From October 2022 to May 2023, Billie Eilish dated singer Jesse Rutherford.
2023: Collaboration on Pixar's Turning Red Soundtrack
In 2023, Billie Eilish and Finneas wrote three songs, "Nobody Like U", "U Know What's Up" and "1 True Love", for the Pixar film Turning Red, performed by the fictional boy band 4*Town.
2023: Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Billie Eilish appeared on Rolling Stone's revision of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list.
2023: Acting Debut in Swarm and Song for Barbie
In 2023, Billie Eilish made her acting debut in the Amazon Prime Video satirical thriller series Swarm, starring as Eva. She also wrote the song "What Was I Made For?" for the soundtrack of the 2023 film Barbie.
2023: Refusal to travel by private jet
In 2023, Billie Eilish stated she refuses to travel by private jet, highlighting her commitment to environmental sustainability.
2023: Collaboration with REVERB's Music Decarbonization Project
In 2023, Billie Eilish worked with others to start and fund REVERB's Music Decarbonization Project, and used solar-powered stage lights as part of the project.
2023: Views on body shaming
In a 2023 Variety interview, Billie Eilish stated that men do not suffer from body shaming.
April 8, 2024: Announcement of Third Studio Album
On April 8, 2024, Billie Eilish announced her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which was released on May 17, 2024.
April 29, 2024: Announcement of Tour
On April 29, 2024, Billie Eilish announced a tour to support the album, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, with concerts in North America, Oceania and Europe between September 2024 and July 2025. Also in April, Eilish was announced to be the next "featured artist" inside the Fortnite spin-off game Fortnite Festival, along with an unlockable outfit in the game.
May 17, 2024: Release of third album Hit Me Hard and Soft
On May 17, 2024, Billie Eilish third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, was released.
August 11, 2024: Performance at 2024 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony
On August 11, 2024, Billie Eilish performed "Birds of a Feather" on Belmont Shore, Long Beach, during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony as part of the handover to Los Angeles, which would host the Games in 2028.
September 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In September 2024, Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas, endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election.
September 2024: Start of Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour
In September 2024, Billie Eilish will start the Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, with concerts in North America, Oceania and Europe
October 2024: Converse x Billie Eilish By You collaboration
In October 2024, Billie Eilish collaborated with Converse for "Converse x Billie Eilish By You", a limited-time release where Chuck Taylor sneakers could be customized with lyrics from Eilish's songs.
2024: Artists4Ceasefire pin at the Academy Awards
At the 2024 Academy Awards, Billie Eilish wore an Artists4Ceasefire pin, calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.
2024: Privacy regarding sexuality and dating life
In 2024, Billie Eilish expressed her desire for privacy regarding her sexuality and dating life, stating she would no longer discuss these topics publicly.
2024: Academy Award for Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?"
In 2024, Billie Eilish won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?" from *Barbie (2023)*, becoming the youngest person to win two Academy Awards in any category. The song also became the tenth song in history to win both an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
2024: Academy Award and Grammy Wins for "What Was I Made For?"
In 2024, Billie Eilish's song "What Was I Made For?" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and two Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media. Eilish became the youngest person ever to win two Academy Awards in any category.
July 2025: End of Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour
In July 2025, Billie Eilish will end the Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, with concerts in North America, Oceania and Europe
2025: Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century"
In 2025, Billboard ranked Billie Eilish at number 15 on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
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