Billie Eilish Breaks Down Her Career, from 'Ocean Eyes' to 'Barbie' | Vanity Fair

"When I think about my life…I get to do the coolest s-t in the world." Billie Eilish walks us through her legendary career, discussing the stories behind 'Ocean Eyes,' 'don't smile at me,' 'WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?,' 'No Time To Die,' 'Happier Than Ever,' 'Swarm,' 'What Was I Made For?' and her latest album 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.'
Director: Noel Jean
Director of Photography: Matt Krueger
Editor: Cory Stevens
Talent: Billie Eilish
Producer: Funmi Sunmonu
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Marques Smith
Audio Engineer: Paul Cornett
Production Assistant: Liza Antonova; Brock Spitaels
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Additional Editor: Jason Malizia
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
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[@audreeboucher3694]

Breaking down your career with vanity fair at 22 is crazyyyy so proud of her

[@dcashley303]

Wait, she's only 22 😳

[@ricardoheinsar3105]

22. Turns 23 this year. She’s a Sagittarius, born in 2001. December 8th

[@ricardoheinsar3105]

18th**

[@Nameless742-z1u]

@@dcashley303yup and she’s already #1 on the planet like not the USA but Whole Globe at 22 that crazy more than crazy is unimaginable till it’s real!

[@user-gi4rj8xb9s]

@@ricardoheinsar3105ok buddi go outside

[@olgalucianaranjo7987]

Billie's mom being so protective when she was so young is EVERYTHING. Specially when you see that sometimes parents don-t care about exposing their kids as long as a long check is coming their way

[@liv6128]

That’s where it’s iffy because there’s that and then there is knowing she dated Q when she was 17 and he was 22 and no one stopped them while knowing he was a bad influence and a grown adult.

[@ahsaym4161]

this omg

[@NoteToLoser]

This is the difference between Jeanette McCurdy, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, sooo many more. The parents make all the difference. And Billie’s parents actually love and care for their children. Great parents

[@carliiiii1011]

exactly

[@jayson2650]

except they let her date with an adult when she was underage

[@selina_384]

I'm so glad to be alive at the same time as Billie

[@angelinamarino5445]

so real

[@Vanishedstar]

LITERALLY SAMEE!!!

[@Oldesoss]

I'm so glad to be the same age as her, because I feel I can relate to the different life stages at the same time as her!

[@Thefangirl-xcx]

Same

[@CanuckFlamesuck]

People like her and you are the reason why this world is broken

[@miss1882]

My daughter loved Billie. She was heavily on her playlist during her last months alive. I ended up using a Billie Eilish song for her memorial video. She touches people so deeply.

[@simplyanavocado]

she would be touched by that

[@Birimonsuta]

Thats so sad and sweet

[@littlefreckles7004]

I'm so sad to hear your story, do you mind me asking which song it was? X

[@1870Coppelia]

Sorry for your loss, I hope you’re doing okay now! 🥰

[@nicoleosaji592]

My sincere condolences… your daughter lives on…

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Billie has done so much in her career and she's just getting started

[@Adoringly.her1]

@Monk_Chudhow ?? Obviously you haven’t listened to her music since bad guy.

[@JacobEdits_YT]

@Monk_Chudsays the one with 7 subs 💀

[@emakinclova7236]

​@Monk_ChudAnd you still clicked on this video and commented on it

[@JiafeiProducts6969]

@Monk_Chud bro listens to odetari and thinks he can talk

[@tuoyoo8402]

@Monk_ChudI don’t get what’s so hard about clicking off and not watching it in the first place 😂 like the fact you took time to even comment this and you don’t even like her is crazy go touch grass .

[@labro1330]

I honestly kinda giggled at the title of the video “breaks down career” like she’s literally 22 she has so much CAREER ahead of her still. I like how she said “career so far” in the beginning of the video.

[@georgiion1684]

it's 9 years of carreer and she did a lot so idk

[@Whatever94-i4u]

She kinda fell off though, and I don't think she'll ever be as popular as she was during the Bad Guy era.

[@ndrwfm]

@@Whatever94-i4u Fell off? Maybe in your Spotify algorithm, babe.

[@Whatever94-i4u]

@@ndrwfm She did... Do you still remember Bad Guy Billie? Because I do! She was literally INESCAPABLE. Now she's very easily escapable... Lol.

[@lpsoofers2646]

@@Whatever94-i4u In WHAT world???

[@aliciala]

So much Billie content atm… I’m in heaven!!!

[@247eboniedear7]

Sameeee even though I’m a new fan

[@SEVO120]

Same 🙃

[@MarinaStuartMarques]

yeahhhhh

[@helenogbonna3361]

@@247eboniedear7gurls gurl I love heir supporr

[@helenogbonna3361]

@@SEVO120omg

[@coltonxcx]

The fact that she’s accomplished all this in under a decade is insane. We love you Billie

[@siarasigle7215]

Yesss!!! We are so proud of how far she’s come and love her for allowing us to go along this journey together

[@eduardovasquez5803]

She has grown up so much. She sounds so mature in this

[@Litbolb]

She's 22

[@eduardovasquez5803]

@@Litbolb yeah and i follow her since she was 17. I stand by my comment. She has grown a lot

[@brynleeroland]

@@Litbolb she’s still grown a lot

[@Kaatohh]

She is faking her "white" lady voice now but it ain't the real Billie. We been here and know how she is lmao maturing isn't just dressing different and talking more white. Her demeanor has changed maybe a bit but she is mostly the same rly ngl lol.

[@des_elise]

​@@Kaatohhwtf is talking white?

[@Jessica-zf2rx]

Omgggg yes finally someone who talks about BIG teenage emotions , I’ve been told so many times I’m too young to understand anxiety and depression but that’s all i have or like you have nothing to worry about, true but I make myself worry about stuff 😅

[@strawberrihearttt]

billie understands us so well i love her so much

[@hollyleigh2000]

Literally teenage anxiety and depression is so real & usually more intense than even adult version cuz you usually have more experience to handle it better by that point

[@Hannah.hkp6]

Billie in swarm was EVERYTHING, need more billie acting

[@whydontweus]

literally

[@brookecain886]

Yes! And all her SNL appearances have been hilarious

[@helenogbonna3361]

@@brookecain886love it dis she did her thang

[@helenogbonna3361]

@@whydontweusloveuh

[@mxrl_413]

I didn't know she acted in a show, I learnt sm abt her in this video, to think I was even a fan. Like the album "what was I made for", was for Ryan Gosling movies!! Anyhow time to go watch swarm.

[@apolloaxis]

She seems very mature now. She is way more articulate with her thoughts and much more comfortable with herself and sharing things. Happy for her.

[@sarahjohn136]

it comforts me seeing her open up more and watch how she keeps growing through the years

[@SciPunk]

@Monk_Chudand you’re nothing

[@ayuknoweburst]

@Monk_Chud that's not an insult. Embrace the cringe.

[@JiafeiProducts6969]

@Monk_Chud you still listen to odetari and think you have an opinion

[@tuoyoo8402]

@Monk_Chudwould like to see you say this in her face one day and see if you won’t get attacked 😂

[@MarinaStuartMarques]

me too❤

[@thaynya]

billie interviews are always top tier. i love hearing her speak about her experiences and stories. it truly warms my heart especially when you’ve been a fan since the very beginning with the same age and growing up together. so many relatable stories but on a different scale. feels like having a talented best friend. i love billie!!!

[@nabeehaah]

why did i think it was the "same interview, 7th year" for a second 😔✋️

[@nabeehaah]

but honestly any billie eilish content is worth clicking

[@joshuarowe8386]

Same

[@whydontweus]

i though it was cuz vanity fair but oh well

[@whydontweus]

it’s billie

[@davidacrystal]

Billie said those arent coming out anymore. Shes still doing them but theyll be coming out a couple years apart now and not every year

[@thestorycontinued]

I clicked so fast don’t play

[@Roufbhatt]

Me first 😅😅

[@KeKeb5010]

Reall

[@Anonymousynon]

@@Nesty.000cringe

[@Deshiasquad]

FR

[@Thefangirl-xcx]

Same

[@sofia-qr9in]

I'm LIVING for billie's brown hair

[@Taylorsredlipstick]

Same

[@pumpkin0therianonpawz]

I thought it was black

[@Pooter99]

@@pumpkin0therianonpawzit’s dark brown

[@dou3aa2]

WAKE UP!!! A NEW BILLIE INTERVIEW 🥹🥹🥹

[@BilsandFin]

IM UP!!

[@MarinaStuartMarques]

upppp

[@Birimonsuta]

Uppp

[@Iceblaze520]

HERE

[@Lond613]

UPPPP

[@pseudoxen]

0:00 perfect example - at her recent concert she demanded silence while she loops the melody for 'when the party's over' live, and the arena was SILENT. her fans respect and love her so much

[@-Cece]

Agreed, that was my favorite part of the show

[@imthemma]

she’ll never know how much she has ment to me for the last couple years. i’m so happy she’s happy

[@iamlenas_]

For the last 7 years

[@CarlytheQueenofChaos]

Same

[@Linets_Life]

“For the first time maybe, Ive experienced so much joy” This touches my heart 🤍

[@kissesfromtiara]

Hit Me Hard and Soft has been on repeat for me since it came out. It’s a beautiful album with amazing production, songwriting, and it tells a story. Seeing Billie’s journey has been great to watch. I hope she wins album of the year! She deserves it so much ❤🥹✨

[@Minlaroo]

I agree. She (and Finneas) definitely deserve to win album of the year.

[@mariellalloyd1670]

The way she underplays all her amazing achievements, like babe YOU DID THAT

[@amiiae]

"I will make you the biggest pop star in the world" Finneas kept his promise.

[@Whatever94-i4u]

He was close, but still couldn't top Taylor Swift (and I'm not even remotely a Swiftie).

[@amiiae]

@@Whatever94-i4u Taylor swift is slowly dropping while billie is continuing to rise

[@Whatever94-i4u]

@@amiiae She had the latest rise in popularity just last year that shot her into ever higher heights... She's not dropping yet.

[@amiiae]

@@Whatever94-i4u that’s bc of her existing fans

[@huseinberhe]

Taylor is dropping because she is severly aging. Billie isn't even 25 yet

[@xMeggreenx]

I am so glad to see Billie in such a better place. I remember watching interviews with her when she was 16 or 17 and really being worried for her.

[@MrsPHoel]

Makes such a monumental difference when these kids have parents who protect & care for their kids. Makes me sad for those that don’t have that parental guidance as their success grows! I love watching Billie grow up; happy & healthy!

[@nomadine85]

Yeah if you think about the contrast between Billie and Britney

[@Cherrycokexox]

this interview genuinely made me emotional. Having been a fan during all of her eras and remembering how she was with me through them all is just insane

[@TwanWu]

Wow her support system must've been enormously helpful. She has such a healthy life so far despite all the stardom. Her thoughts are really profound and secured.

[@Evitaschannel]

Also a healthy dose of intelligence and confidence can really help someone 🙌

[@luciahendrix1942]

it wasn’t healthy for a long time! she was so depressed for years

[@Evitaschannel]

@@luciahendrix1942 the depression wasn't caused by having bad parents/a bad upbringing...

[@hannahhapgood7149]

The interview made me realize I literally grew up with Billie… love her and her music sm

[@reganotoole6827]

I’m sorry can we talk about how angeletic she sounded at 18:35

[@faithhuebert7425]

"I think that is important to remember. That not everything you make has to be amazing, and perfect." What an awesome person. Both Billie and Finneas

[@karlarapps]

I am the same age and Billie and watching her "grow" is litterally sooo amazing! She have become one of the greatest in this generation wow

[@IMSOTIREDOFBEINGATWINK]

I have literally grown up with Billie Eilish and to see her career in order like this and the way in which she talks about her fans feels like such a unique experience, "once in a lifetime"

[@ikramsdigitaldiary]

5:34 she’s so real

[@andreynaa]

i know billie since 2016 with "ocean eyes" and "six feet under" and i was so passionate about her and her music, i wasn't expecting her to turn so big in the world but this is what i wish for her, she always deserved. now seeing this interview makes my heart more full of proud and admiration, she's the best!!

[@echakamonjok]

She’s seems like the coolest, dopest, and most effortlessly talented person ever. Love her ✨

[@ZhyrenStudios]

Crazy to think she’s only 22. She’s only getting started

[@strawberrihearttt]

Frr

[@youtakemycaresaway]

one more interview becoming part of my therapy, i love billie sm🤍

[@Chief]

I don't know why but this makes me so emotional, I'm so unbelievably proud of her 🩵🪬🫂

[@ohdoyoustillcry]

14:31 bombastic side eye 👀😭

[@mackenziejones2714]

that would also be my villain origin story 😂

[@Raven.ray1]

Honestly i'm so proud of her. I was so scared to put my writing out there but she made me feel like it was okay

[@ohdoyoustillcry]

6:13 ✨I wAnNa DiReCt iT✨

[@Birimonsuta]

She was so iconic

[@nicoleaf222]

she is genuinely THE coolest person

[@emily1729]

billie eilish is my comfort person fr, i could listen to her forever 🥹💕

[@PaolaBull]

knowing billie was in El Paso and I had no idea breaks my heart. LIKE WDYM BILLIE WAS IN MY HOMETOWN!?

[@emzie77]

I'm so happy that she had her family the whole way with her, i mean her brother and caring parents. Justin is also someone who's protecting her as much as he can, he knows too much off the industry, poor Justin, he was just a kid 😥💔

[@Interlued]

Watch in 4-5 years Billie talking more about her career. I really love this interview there is something so comforting about it 💗🙏

[@sessazivo]

she's so well-spoken

[@emma10602]

I love her style sm. The hair and glasses and her soft makeup is so cute. She is so naturally beautiful.

[@sophiaxemily]

So happy she’s grown into a happier and joyful mental space. Her and her brother are thriving creatively through this new album. Its amazing!!!!!!!

[@yass-queen6734]

The fact that Billie was so honest and truthful to herself and her journey I think we all need to take that as an example what an amazing interview ❤

[@Abirkaur]

i love the way she breaks her song up and explains what they mean and the whole process of writing it its just so much fun and helps one to start writing like she makes it sound so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@myrt1717]

She is incredible. I love her depth and insight into herself and her love for her fans. Just went to Hit Me Hard concert and it was incredible!! Hands down best concert I've been to.

[@scarthompson2798]

Literally brought me to tears I have literally grown up with Billie, we’re the exact same age and it’s just insane to see. So proud of her and the tunes that got me through it all

[@haze1644]

Billie is just 22 and have gone through so many things dude!!! and the way she talks about it I can literally listen to her all day.. I love these interviews soooo much!!♡♡♡♡

[@perfectparadox7389]

Billie really was just so real with this one, she’s genuinely so chill

[@exzactlyvideo]

billie achieving a lifetime of achievements in just 9 years is mind blowing.

[@clintbartonismyfav]

4:15 YOU THINK??? GIRL

[@madz2013]

She's one of the best music artists of all time. She will and already has gone down and history. I'll never forget hearing Bellyache for the first time.

[@Lily-u2k6s]

I love billie since I was young I could never see her stopping music I’d cry 😭

[@sarahhill9059]

same i love her sm

[@zacrussell4267]

She is so genuine and I love how she holds everyone she has worked with/ collaborated with and her family in such high regard ❤️

[@itsmysavage6353]

she is so mature and aware i love her such an iconic person

[@ZoraSingsohh]

I have been a fan of Billie since about mid-2018, and to see her evolve like this makes me so happy for her. She really is one of a kind; I don't know any art like hers. WWAFAWDWG is my favorite album; it's so genius and a great debut.

[@neosticker6003]

Releasing THE ocean eyes at the age of 13 is crazyyyyyyyy 😭

[@Ooran]

Finneas made the song

[@travellerundertheleaves]

​@@Ooran yes he did, and it ended up becoming Billie's song.

[@Ooran]

@@travellerundertheleaves ik but I’m saying it’s not crazy that she was 13, because she didn’t make it

[@Ocean_eyes4]

At 5:28 I felt that. Billie was someone I could listen to a lot because her songs made sense. They still do and I love her

[@artsrhyme3705]

One of the singers who really friendly to her fans 🤍

[@candyapple5389]

i remember exactly where i was and what i was thinking with every one of these career highlights. so surreal. she didn’t grow up with me but i grew up with her.

[@vaishrags]

I’ve grown up exactly how she has it’s crazy how relatable she is about growing up and the changes in life and phases and emotions. Omg. Thank you billie

[@viteksvoboda]

What a career. And how she’s casual and real about stuff is just mesmerizing

[@Potaters12]

Billie is a pop music pioneer. When I heard her first album, I really felt like I was hearing something new and exciting for music in general. Three albums later and she still has not disappointed!

[@iloveflim-z2j]

14:47 LMAOO BRO THATS SO 😭😭😭

[@jessiecakeplayz2814]

literally the most incredible person to exist that’s all i have to say😭❤️i love u bill x

[@MarinaStuartMarques]

I totally agree w/ u

[@celestejanet7509]

i love every second of this omg. I only wish they would have talked about guitar songs. Although though it was just two songs they were so impactful and often get forgotten in her discography.

[@Marsh_all24]

She’s so sweet, I’m gonna cry

[@crt1848]

14:55 Nah her mama COLD for that lol😭😭😭😭

[@keratree24]

I’m so so proud of her and how much she has grown. I love how in-depth she explores her thoughts and feelings on each and every aspect of her career. I can’t wait to see what she does next. Her and Finneas really are masterminds when it comes down to music.

[@xaylaarechiga4773]

I remember seeing Billie IN EL PASO back in 2017….shes always been soooo extremely talented I love her forever

[@Isi0815]

Why does it make me so happy js to watch her, its not normal anymore

[@Littlemilkdud]

I remember taking a pic of her follower account in 2018-17(?) when she only had 100k followers because for some reason i just knew she was going to be HUGE but i was not expecting her to rise to fame so fast😭so proud of her!!

[@daisyorocio8982]

I love how well spoken Billie is. She handles herself so elegantly.

[@sarangheyyo14]

being alive at the same time as billie is the biggest honor of my life

[@s3epyy]

shes so down to earth. i love her sm

[@strawberrihearttt]

Real

[@Haydenluvsbilss]

“Are you kidding me that’s all they have” she gets it.

[@talanasser9233]

Can u time stamp

[@n6ra]

i literally grew up with you it makes me so happy to see u growing and becoming the confident maturest ever

[@mariannerady1137]

Being allive at the same time as Billie Eilish is such a blessing. Weeping and screaming through her songs has given me life

[@gauri-iu7eg]

billies grown into such a wise person n i love the relationship she has w her mum🥹!!

[@hollygxes]

she understands us so well, i’m so glad she’s our person who can speak for us. i’m SO happy i exist at the same time as Billie 😍😍

[@angela-z6q2u]

Touched by many of the words Billie gives, she is such a talented and creative girl.

[@laylayy.xo0]

bro i love billie so much

[@karencurtis6141]

Love Billie 🥰my favourite part of the interview/ video was hearing her say how much joy she is feeling. That makes me so happy, it’s amazing listening to the songs and get a background of feelings and how things came to be. Sending love and hugs x

[@TheIgisas]

I love her unconditionally... So real!

[@caliperry130]

What’s crazy is that so many people didn’t want Billie to win these awards and she literally won 6 of them in a DAY! Billie is so relatable and honest and that’s why I love her!

[@jessannemakeup5161]

Been here since Soundcloud ocean eyes and I couldn’t be more proud of her!!!!

[@samdellicia]

I love how mature she is, yet so young, AND we still have years and years of more of her art

[@strawberrihearttt]

Literally

[@kyleighannnn]

I'm so excited to watch this! I love Billie!!!

[@carliiiii1011]

i wanna cry omg she’s so special

[@brittcampbell852]

We need the yearly vanity fair interviews back!!

[@tubetheyou]

Billie’s growth and the maturity that we see now is mind blowing. She’s become so mentally aware and emotionally intelligent that every word that comes out of her mouth just feels so authentic. And insightful too! She’s truly one of a kind

[@emruaborobautista]

i want the yearly interview video of billie, like the gradual perspective or changes of her life and growth😊

[@itas_eilish]

Billie, I have always followed you through every phase of your career. I was a teenager with a girl almost my age singing what I feel; I identified with you, you reintroduced me to myself, and I never let go of your hand. I’M PROUD OF YOU GIRL, YOU'RE AMAZING! I LOVE YOU!❤️‍🔥