b. 2001
The whisper that became a roar. At 13, she recorded 'Ocean Eyes' in her brother's bedroom. By 17, she swept the Grammys. Billie Eilish didn't just break into pop—she redefined it, whispering her way to superstardom with haunting melodies and unflinching honesty.
Born Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell on December 18, 2001, in Los Angeles. Homeschooled by actor parents in a modest two-bedroom house. Her brother Finneas wrote 'Ocean Eyes' for his band, but Billie's ethereal voice transformed it into something magical. Uploaded to SoundCloud in 2015, it went viral overnight.
At 15, Billie released her debut EP. Tracks like 'bellyache' and 'idontwannabeyouanymore' revealed a dark, confessional songwriting style that spoke to Gen Z's anxieties. The industry took notice—Interscope signed her immediately. She wasn't just a singer; she was a phenomenon.
'Bad Guy' topped charts worldwide. The album hit #1 in 15 countries. But it was at the 2020 Grammys where history was made: Billie became the youngest artist to win all four major categories—Album, Record, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. The whisper had become a roar.
Her sophomore album showed an artist in control. The title track's scream-rock finale proved her range. She directed her own music videos, designed her own merchandise, and spoke openly about body image, mental health, and Tourette syndrome. Authenticity became her brand.
Written in a single night for the Barbie soundtrack, the song earned her a second Oscar. At 22, Billie has already achieved what most artists dream of in a lifetime. Yet she remains that same girl from Highland Park—just with the world's attention.
I've always done whatever I want and always been exactly who I am.
— On authenticity
Time is kind of an amazing thing because you can do so much with it.
— On creativity
I don't want to be you anymore.
— From 'idontwannabeyouanymore'
| Year | Title | Role/Impact | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | dont smile at me | Music | |
| 2019 | When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? | Music | |
| 2020 | No Time to Die | Music | |
| 2021 | Happier Than Ever | Music | |
| 2023 | What Was I Made For? | Music | |
| 2024 | Hit Me Hard and Soft | Music |