Though we undeniably love it, the internet can be a hateful and judgmental place. And while I’m sure we could all attest to that, we’re not a famous celebrity so we don’t loose 100k followers due to a matter of one single post. For one because we don’t even have 100K to loose, but mostly because the world isn’t watching our every move.
That however is not the case for Billie Eilish, who during her recent sit down with ELLE shared about losing that considerable amount of social media followers after she started sharing more of her body.
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Though Eilish rose to fame sporting an oversized, baggy aesthetic, her intent was never to hide her body, but simply to deter it from being a distraction. However, lately Billie’s been exploring different styles including some more form-fitting looks. Which apparently isn’t sitting well with internet trolls who disapprove of the change.
Referring to that corseted photo series she posted on Instagram in July. As well as that British Vogue cover shoot and spread in which she slayed our souls sporting a handful of pin-up corseted lingerie looks. Billie’s newfound style stated that she was done with playing by anyone else’s rules for how she should dress. Sadly, at least 100K people didn’t agree.
“People hold on to these memories and have an attachment. But it’s very dehumanizing," Eilish told ELLE, “I lost 100,000 followers, just because of the boobs. People are scared of big boobs.”
But guess what y’all Billie’s calling the shots. Despite those who protest, Billie doesn’t care and continues to wear whatever the $%! she wants, whether it’s baggy, tight fitting, sheer, or oversize patterns. Since then, Billie has continued to experiment, most notably at the recent Met Gala.
For the cover story, ELLE also looked to Madonna to speak on the double standards for women in the music industry.
Being as it is Madonna, in addition to having lived through it and during a very different time, she obviously had something to say on the matter.
“The problem is, we still live in a very sexist world where women are put into categories.” Madge continued, “you’re either in the virgin category or the whore category. Billie started off in a non-sexualized category, not pandering to the masses and not using her sexuality in any way, which is her choice and God bless her for that — after all, she’s been a teenager all this time.”
Wrapping up her thoughts, Madonna noted, “women should be able to portray themselves in any way they want. If Billie were a man, no one would be writing about this.” Aaaannnnnd mic drop.
For more on Billie's new IDGAF attitude about other peoples opinions, plus new album talk check out her entire ELLE interview here.
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