Billie Eilish Turns 23, Reflects on a Milestone Year in Candid Vanity Fair Interview

Billie Eilish rang in her 23rd birthday with the release of her highly anticipated eighth annual Vanity Fair interview. In her signature tradition, the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter answered the same set of questions from the previous year, offering fans a glimpse into her life, career, and personal reflections over the past 12 months.

Eilish, who is known for keeping her personal life private, surprised viewers with a few candid revelations. She described 2024 as a "big, big year," highlighting major milestones such as the release of her critically acclaimed third studio album, Hit Me Hard & Soft, her world tour, and her Oscar win for Barbie’s emotional hit, What Was I Made For?

In the interview, Eilish revisited her previous Vanity Fair entries, reflecting on goals she had set for herself, such as skydiving and bungee jumping. While she admitted she hasn’t checked off every adventure on her list, she shared her pride in accomplishing one of her key resolutions: making new friends.

“I’ve done nothing but make friends all year and got so close with people that I wasn’t with before,” she said with a smile. Adding a cheeky twist, Eilish quipped, “And, yes, I’ve had a lot of good sex.”

When asked about her most significant moment of 2024, Eilish pointed to her record-breaking success on Spotify. “I had the most monthly listeners on Spotify in the entire world,” she revealed. “I released my album, went on tour again, made so many new friends, and adopted another dog. It’s been a friendship-filled year.”

Eilish also shared her admiration for the older work of Lady Gaga, citing songs like Alejandro, Poker Face, and Born This Way as recent sources of inspiration. “It’s so good,” she gushed.

The Ocean Eyes singer reflected on her personal growth, sharing that she’s developed a stronger sense of trust in herself over the past year. Looking back on her journey, Eilish expressed gratitude and awe at how far she has come since the start of her career.

As Billie Eilish enters her 23rd year, fans are eager to see how she continues to evolve both personally and professionally. One thing is certain: her star power shows no signs of fading.