Billie Eilish, who is just 23, is still captivated by the world with her chart-topping music and candid reflections on life, relationships, and personal growth. Eilish shared an intimate view of her transformative 2024 during her eighth annual interview with Vanity Fair, which is a tradition where she revisits her responses to the same questions from previous years.

A Year of Connection

Eilish described the past year as one that was filled with deep friendship and reconnecting. “I’ve done nothing but make friends all year and gotten so close with people that I wasn’t with before,” she shared. The year wasn’t just about new bonds but also rekindling old ones. “I became friends with people I used to be friends with again,” she added, She expresses a sense of happiness with the improvement in her personal relationships.

While reflecting on her 2023 goals, Eilish gave a playful thumbs-up to her younger self, who had hoped to be having good sex at 22. Confirming her aspiration, the singer laughed and said, “I really did it, and it was awesome … And, yes, I’ve had a lot of good sex, so … you’re welcome, Billie!”

Navigating Public Scrutiny

In spite of her openness in the interview, Eilish has made it clear that she will limit how much of her personal life she shares going forward. Speaking to Vogue in October, she expressed frustration with the public’s obsession with her private life.

“I wish no one knew anything about my sexuality or anything about my dating life. Ever, ever, ever,” she said.

Eilish considered the unnatural spotlight that comes with being famous. “I guess I also underestimate that things I say will be blown up into the biggest news of the whole world,” she explained. “That’s so unnatural. We’re all babies. We’re all little kids growing up and learning ourselves.”

Coming to Terms with Identity

In April, Eilish spoke to Rolling Stone about her journey of self-discovery, revealing that writing her hit song ‘Lunch’ played a pivotal role in understanding her attraction to women.

“I’ve been in love with girls for my whole life, but I just didn’t understand—until, last year, I realized I wanted my face in a vagina,” she said candidly.

During an interview, Eilish voiced her frustration at being revealed, declaring, “I was never planning on talking about my sexuality ever, in a million years.”

Even though she was reluctant, the moment was instrumental in her publicly declaring her identity.

Moving Forward

Eilish’s 2024 was not only a year of personal milestones, but also a year of taking back control of her narrative. Her honesty is a voice for embracing imperfection and growth as she continues to navigate fame, relationships, and self-discovery. Although the year began with goals and ambitions, it was the unexpected — rekindled friendships, newfound connections, and self-acceptance — that truly shaped Eilish’s year.

“It’s just been a year filled with friendship,” she concluded. “And, honestly, that was the real … that was the thing that I wanted to do.”

Billie Eilish is a superstar who is navigating the complexities of fame and identity while still being true to herself.