Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, known simply as Billie Eilish, was born December 18, 2001. She is an American singer and songwriter. In 2015, 13-year-old Eilish was already working with her older brother who had his own band. With her brother’s help and support, Eilish released her single ‘Ocean Eyes’ which took the music space by storm and catapulted her to fame. Today the songstress is recognized as the first female artist and only the second person ever to win Grammy awards in four different categories in the same year. She also has the record of being the first person born after January 2001 to receive an Oscar.
Fast Facts
Full Name:
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell
Birth date:
December 18, 2001
Age:
22 years, 4 months
Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
Height:
5' 3"
Relationship Status:
In a relationship
Net Worth:
$53.0 million
Background
Billie Eilish, a household name the world over, is an American singer and songwriter born in Los Angeles, California, to actress and teacher Maggie Baird and actor Patrick O’Connell. Eilish and her brother Finneas were homeschooled by their mother, who also inspired them to pursue their interests in music and taught them the basics of songwriting. In 2016, after recording a few songs with her brother, Eilish released the single ‘Ocean Eyes,’ which skyrocketed her into the music industry.In 2017, she released her first extended play, “Don’t Smile At Me,” which was in the top 15 in several countries. In 2019, after the success of her single and E.P., Eilish came out with her debut studio album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” which became the best-selling album in 2019. The album’s single ‘Bad Guy’ was Eilish’s first number-one on the U.S. “Billboard” Hot 100. The following year, Eilish co-wrote and performed the theme song ‘No Time to Die’ for the James Bond film of the same name.In 2021, Eilish released her second studio album, “Happier Than Ever,” which also received great recognition and reached number one in 25 countries. Through her music efforts, Eilish has won several awards, such as seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, three M.T.V. Video Music Awards, three Brit Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award — pretty impressive for an artist who only released her first studio album in 2019! She has also been named one of the most successful artists of the 2010s.
Career timeline
Eilish releases her single ‘Ocean Eyes,’ which becomes a hit song.
She reveals her first-ever extended play, “Don’t Smile At Me.”
She debuts her first studio album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
She wins five Grammy Awards for "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Eilish reveals her second studio album, “Happier Than Ever.”
Billie Eilish FAQs
What voice type is Billie Eilish?
She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range.
How old was Billie Eilish when she won her first Grammy?
She was just 18 years old.
What is Billie Eilish’s real hair color?
She is naturally blond.
5 Surprising Facts
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She has a unique name arrangement
Her middle name, Eilish, was initially meant to be her first name, while Pirate was meant to be her middle name.
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Her first real song
She wrote her first song at age 11, which was about the zombie apocalypse, inspired by the show “The Walking Dead.”
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She holds a Guinness World Record
Eilishcurrently holds the record for ‘Youngest female at No.1’ on the U.K. albums chart.
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She is a ‘Belieber’
Eilish is an avid Justin Bieber fan and claims he was her ‘first love.’
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Her favorite show of all time
Eilish’s favorite television show of all time is the U.S. version of “The Office.”
Why We Love Billie Eilish
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She is open about her struggles
Eilish suffers from Tourette Syndrome, and after fans started noticing and pointing it out, she opened up about her struggle. She was surprised so many fans had the disorder, too, and started to feel more ‘at home’ with her fans.
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She has her own style
She does not conform to popstar norms, especially with her style. She is famous for her street look and keeps true to her fashion sense no matter what.
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She is an activist
She is an activist, especially for animal rights and veganism. Eilish was named ‘Best Voice for Animals’ by PETA as well as Person of the Year for her online activism.
Billie Eilish’s birthday dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | December 18 | Sunday |
| 2023 | December 18 | Monday |
| 2024 | December 18 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | December 18 | Thursday |
| 2026 | December 18 | Friday |
