Musician Billie Eilish first gained recognition in 2015 with the release of her debut single "Ocean Eyes" and in 2019 she rose to superstardom with her debut studio album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?.
Today, the 19-year-old is one of the most talented musicians of her generation and there is no doubt that we can expect a lot more from Billie. However, something difficult that the star had to deal with are critics and online trolls who just can't seem to give her a break. If you ever wondered just what Billie's responses to them are — then keep on scrolling to find out!
10 The Singer Doesn't Hide What She Really Thinks Of Online Trolls
In an interview Billie did with The Guardian she revealed that she does not have a high opinion of those who spend hours online spreading hateful comments and judging others. Here's what Billie said about them:
"Uuuugh.These people don’t do anything. I’m like, do something with your life! Go somewhere. Go get a hobby."
9 Billie Addressed Her Haters On TikTok
Kicking the list off is one of Billie's most recent responses to haters. In a TikTok the musician posted on July 17 she called out those people who claim she is in her 'flop era'. As always Billie seemed unbothered by most of the hate even though she did acknowledge that she comes across it a lot on the video-sharing platform. Billie's caption said: "Literally all I see on this app… eat my dust my tits are bigger than yours."
8 Billie Also Responded To Body Shamers After A Photo Of Her In A Tank Top Went Viral
In October 2020 the musician was photographed rocking a tank top — something that was quite different from her usual baggy clothes. After the photos went viral, plenty of haters body-shamed the young singer but Billie didn't let that pass unnoticed.
The star re-shared an Instagram Reel by YouTuber Chizi Duru saying "Y’all gotta start normalizing real bodies, OK? Not everybody has a wagon behind them, OK? Guts are normal—they’re normal. Boobs sag, especially after breastfeeding. Instagram isn’t real."
7 And Who Could Forget Her Iconic Short Movie Titled 'Not My Responsibility'
In the short movie, the singer can be seen taking off her signature loose clothes and entering black water. Here's what a part of her powerful voiceover says:
"Some people hate what I wear, some people praise it. Some people use it to shame others, some people use it to shame me. But I feel you watching, always. And nothing I do goes unseen. So while I feel your stares, your disapproval, or your sigh of relief, if I lived by them, I'd never be able to move. Would you like me to be smaller, weaker, softer, taller? Would you like me to be quiet? Do my shoulders provoke you? Does my chest? Am I my stomach? My hips? The body I was born with, is it not what you wanted?"
6 The Singer Pointed Out That A Lot Of People Focus On The Wrong Things
Billie has always been open about how much music means to her which is why she often gets irritated when she's in the press — or being bombarded with comments online — for the wrong reasons. Here's what the singer said:
“Why do people need to have an opinion about everything I do or say or wear or look like and f**king feel. I just want to make music. I’m just a random girl who likes to sing. It’s not that deep. Just listen to the music and shut the f**k up about my life.”
5 Billie Decided To Stop Giving The Haters Attention — Even Though That Isn't Easy For Her
In an interview with LA Times, the musician revealed that she decided to stop focusing too much on her haters. Here's what Billie said:
"I want to hear what people have to say, and also, because I’ve grown up on the internet, I mostly agree with a lot of what the internet says. Some of the things that they make fun of people for are funny because they’re kinda true, right? Which then worries me because I’m like, ‘Oh, God, are the mean things [about me] actually true? And what are they?’ I want to know them! But I don’t want to know them, because what is that going to do for me? Nothing."
4 Billie Acknowledged That Her Haters Can't Really Avoid Reading About Her Because She's Everywhere
While Billie Eilish does deal with a lot of hate — she's also aware that she's very famous and that the haters can't really avoid her. Here's what she said:
"No matter what I do, I can't avoid myself. I'm everywhere. I feel sorry for all the people who hate me because they can't avoid me either. But I don't want to read about Billie Eilish doing this or that from someone who doesn't know s— about me. Like, please. I want to make music."
3 The Singer Believes That The Internet Trolls Would Never Say Mean Stuff To Her Face
In an interview on Up Close, the singer said that she believes haters are only brave behind a screen. Billie Eilish thinks most of the people who write hateful things online would never say that to her face in real life. Here's what she said:
"The people that even say the crazy stuff don’t even think you will see it. They would never say that to you in real life."
2 Billie Was Open About How Haters Affect Her
In an interview with i-D, the musician opened up about how much online hate actually affects her. Here's what Billie said:
"I’ve felt like a failure a lot in my life. And it’s really easy to feel like a failure when so many people are looking at you and telling you you are one. It can be hard not to believe them. I grew up with the internet. I use social media for the same reasons everyone else does, and you come across these videos saying you’re ugly and you suck and you’re terrible and that makes me feel like a failure."
1 Lastly, Bille's Album 'Happier Than Ever' Was Partially A Response To Critics Too
Those who have listened to Billie Eilish's second studio album Happier Than Ever already know that quite a few songs from it deal with stalkers, internet haters, body shamers, and critics. Songs like "Therefore I Am" and "Happier Than Ever" are only two examples — and at the end of the day there is no better way for Billie to deal with the negativity she experiences online than to put it into music.
