Billie Eilish has opened up about her 'toxic relationship' with her body, revealing the profound sense of 'relief' she found in wearing baggy clothes. The Grammy-winning artist, known for her distinctive oversized fashion, shared that she has grappled with 'a lot of eating issues' throughout her life.
Speaking to Elle magazine, the 24-year-old singer explained that her fashion choices were also influenced by a desire 'to be a man' and avoid being perceived as feminine. She identified this as an example of internalised misogyny that 'we all have within us'.
Eilish elaborated on her personal struggles, stating: 'I had a really, really toxic relationship with my body. I had a lot of eating issues. I remember putting on, like, a big shirt and the relief that I felt. At the same time, it was my love for hip-hop culture and wanting to be a man.' She continued: 'This is the misogyny that we all have within us…which is that I didn’t want to be seen as feminine, and therefore weak. It’s not right. I’ve found a good way of not feeling like that.'
The 'What Was I Made For' singer, who often performs in loose-fitting attire, recently won song of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for her track 'Wildflower', featured on her album 'Hit Me Hard And Soft'. She has also co-directed a concert film, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour', alongside Canadian filmmaker James Cameron.
Speaking at the UK premiere of the documentary, Eilish said: 'I just love everything that has to do with the fans. I feel like the connection that I have with the fans is what it’s all about for me, and the only reason I am interested in touring at all, and it’s what I enjoy so much about performing. I’m just really glad that we captured that. They are as important as me in the movie, if not more so to me, so I feel really grateful.'
