Billie Eilish Opens Up Being Ghosted and the Loneliness of Fame

Pop megastar Billie Eilish recently shared her experience of being abandoned by an old friend and opened up about the loneliness that comes with fame. Speaking on the BBC podcast “Miss Me?” with hosts Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver, Eilish shared her story and the impact it had on her.

What happened with the ghost incident?

Last year, Billie Eilish experienced what she called a “crazy ghosting” event. The term “ghosting” means someone suddenly cuts off contact with you without any explanation. Eilish said the experience was “crazy” and “really unbelievable.” She explained, “I was like, did you die? Did you really die?”

Eilish explained that she had known the man for years and that they had made plans to meet up. “We had a plan, talking on the phone, making plans, here’s my address, be there at 3 o’clock. Never heard from him again,” she said. Later, she found out he was dating someone else. “And I was like, ‘Ohhhh.’ But I didn’t know people still did that. I really didn’t know people did that,” she added.

How has fame affected her friendships?

Billie Eilish also discussed the challenges of maintaining friendships after becoming famous. “I suddenly became famous and I couldn’t connect with anybody. It was hard. It was really hard,” she said. While her best friend Zoe remained in her life, her other friends were mostly people she worked with.

Eilish shared a poignant moment from her 20th birthday. “It was my 20th birthday and I remember looking around the room and it was just my employees. And everybody was 15 years or older than me.” This feeling was deepened when one of her employees suddenly quit. “It was the worst thing that ever happened to me. And it made me realize, ‘Oh wait, this is a job.’ If they quit, they’ll never see me again.”

Has anything changed for Eilish recently?

Billie Eilish’s social life has seen a positive change over the past year. She has distanced herself from her work acquaintances and rekindled old friendships. “Exactly a year ago, I reconnected with a bunch of my old friends and now, I have so many friends,” she said.

Eilish expressed her joy at having a close group of friends again. “I have a crew now! I can literally cry about it. It’s the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me.” She recalled a heartwarming moment at a party at Coachella where she cried with her friends. “I thought, ‘Guys, I have friends and I love you so much, and it’s been so long since I’ve had friends’ and I cried… and it was literally because I felt like I had friends again.”

What’s new in Billie Eilish’s music?

In addition to her personal revelations, Billie Eilish also recently released her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” on May 17. The album has been well-received by fans and critics alike, showcasing her continued growth as an artist.

Eilish’s candid discussions on the podcast shed light on the often overlooked challenges of fame. Her experience of loneliness and the joy of rekindling old friendships resonate with many of her fans. As she continues to navigate her career and personal life, Eilish’s honesty and vulnerability remain a key part of her charm.

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