Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell (born December 18, 2001) is an American singer and songwriter. She first gained attention in 2015 for her song "Ocean Eyes," which she wrote and recorded with her brother Finneas O'Connell when she was just 14 years old. The song went viral on SoundCloud and led to a record deal with Interscope Records.
Eilish's debut EP, Don't Smile at Me, was released in 2017 and peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Her debut studio album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, was released in 2019 and debuted at number one in the US and the UK. The album won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for "Bad Guy."
Eilish is known for her distinctive musical style, which often combines elements of pop, electronic music, and alternative R&B. She is also known for her outspoken personality and her advocacy for mental health awareness.
In 2020, Eilish released the documentary film Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, which chronicled her rise to fame. She also released a concert film, Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles, in 2021.
Eilish is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed musicians of her generation. She has won numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, three Brit Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards. She was also named Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2019.