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Billie Eilish is an American singer, songwriter, director and producer who grew from a homeschooled Highland Park childhood and Los Angeles Children's Chorus training into one of her generation's defining pop artists. She and her brother Finneas began recording at home; Ocean Eyes, written for her dance teacher and uploaded to SoundCloud in 2015, became their breakthrough. The EP dont smile at me led to When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, whose success made Eilish the youngest artist to sweep the Grammys' four general-field categories in one ceremony. Happier Than Ever and Hit Me Hard and Soft followed, alongside two Academy Award-winning film songs. Eilish has extended her authorship beyond recordings: she directs music videos, published a self-titled photographic book in 2021, acted in Swarm and co-directed a 2026 3D concert film with James Cameron. Her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour also supported climate and plant-based initiatives. In April 2026, she said work on a fourth studio album was more than halfway complete, while making clear that its release was not imminent.
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Full name: Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell
Billie Eilish is an American singer, songwriter, director and producer who grew from a homeschooled Highland Park childhood and Los Angeles Children's Chorus training into one of her generation's defining pop artists. She and her brother Finneas began recording at home; Ocean Eyes, written for her dance teacher and uploaded to SoundCloud in 2015, became their breakthrough. The EP dont smile at me led to When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, whose success made Eilish the youngest artist to sweep the Grammys' four general-field categories in one ceremony. Happier Than Ever and Hit Me Hard and Soft followed, alongside two Academy Award-winning film songs. Eilish has extended her authorship beyond recordings: she directs music videos, published a self-titled photographic book in 2021, acted in Swarm and co-directed a 2026 3D concert film with James Cameron. Her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour also supported climate and plant-based initiatives. In April 2026, she said work on a fourth studio album was more than halfway complete, while making clear that its release was not imminent.
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Who is Billie Eilish?
Billie Eilish is an American singer, songwriter, director and producer whose recordings with Finneas include three studio albums and two Academy Award-winning film songs.
Sources: Apple Music · Recording Academy
What is Billie Eilish's full name?
Her legal name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell.
Sources: Wikidata
When was Billie Eilish born?
She was born on December 18, 2001, in Los Angeles, California.
Sources: Wikidata
How old is Billie Eilish?
Her age is calculated dynamically from her verified birth date of December 18, 2001.
Sources: Wikidata
How did Billie Eilish become famous?
Ocean Eyes, recorded with Finneas for her dance teacher and uploaded to SoundCloud in 2015, became the online breakthrough that led to her debut EP and recording career.
Sources: Vanity Fair
How many Grammy Awards has Billie Eilish won?
The Recording Academy lists 10 wins from 34 nominations through the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Sources: Recording Academy
How many Oscars has Billie Eilish won?
What is Billie Eilish's latest album?
Her latest studio album is Hit Me Hard and Soft, released in 2024 and written, recorded and produced with Finneas.
Sources: Billie Eilish official store
Has Billie Eilish written a book?
Yes. Billie Eilish is her self-titled 2021 photographic book, published by Grand Central Publishing/Hachette as a 336-page hardcover.
Sources: Hachette Book Group
What did Billie Eilish direct with James Cameron?
They co-directed Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), a 2026 concert film built around performances filmed in Manchester in 2025.
Sources: ELLE
Is Billie Eilish in a publicly confirmed relationship?
Is Billie Eilish vegan?
In a 2025 British Vogue interview, Eilish said she was raised vegetarian and later became vegan after learning more about animal agriculture.
Sources: British Vogue
What is Billie Eilish's dog called?
Her gray rescue pit bull is named Shark. Eilish fostered him as a five-week-old puppy in 2020 and later adopted him.
Sources: Vogue