Billie Eilish Takes A Stand on Body Shaming
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Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish is one of the many artists who took her talents to Soundcloud. It was on that platform that she was discovered. The song that she uploaded on SoundCloud Ocean Eyes as then realised by Interscope Records. This was in 2016 and from there, her music career took off.
Who is Billie Eilish?
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell is an American singer and songwriter. She is one of the very the few female artists who appear on social media fully covered from head to toe.
At the age of 18, she is a very talented musician who is loved by people all over the world.
Billie Eilish Tackles Body Shaming
As we mentioned earlier, she is one of the very artists who appears fully covered from head to toe. In veracious interviews, she has been asked why she doesn’t show any skin. In those interviews, she has replied that she has a very complicated relationship with her body. As such, she does not feel the need to show it off at any point. She also mentioned that she wants the focus to be on her music and not on her body.
As a result, it was a shock when during her Miami concert she stripped a few layers of clothing. The 18-years old who does not want to be sexualised stipped off a few layers of her baggy clothes. As she did so, she was heard saying “ If I wear what is comfortable, I am not a woman, and if I shed a few layers am a slut. Though you have never seen my body, you still judge me for it, why?”
The Reactions
The world was shocked as Billie started to strip, however, the message behind her actions was a very powerful one. It was a direct attack on social media and the rest of the world not to make assumptions on people based on their or their body. Just like how those who make a living on online casino games always prove the world wrong.
Billie criticized the world for judging female artists on what they wear.
Even as the show was taking place, Twitter went ablaze with the strip-stunt that Billie had performed as she was only left with her bra on.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the issue of body shaming has plagued female celebrities for ages now. Therefore, it is relieving to see artists stand up for themselves. Female artists have been criticised for what they wear as well how their looks. With the recent body-shaming awareness by Billie Eilish, we hope that media will shift their focus more to the talents of the female celebrities rather than what they choose to wear and what they chose not to wear.
Billie Eilish FAQs
How old is Billie Eilish?
Billie Eilish is 18 years old. Moreover, she became famous after her song was discovered on Soundcloud at the age of 16.
How long is Billie Eilish’s Wolrd Tour?
Her tour os of North and South America as well as Europe. It starts in March and will end around mid-July.
Why did Billie Eilish strip?
It is believed that Eilish took off a few layers of clothing as a sign to protest against body shaming. She did so during her performance in Miami on her world tour.
How many awards does Billie Eilish hold?
So far, she holds 5 Grammy awards.
What type of music does Billie Eilish sing?
She sings a mixture of alternative rock, pop, electropop and indie pop.
