Billie Eilish, renowned for hits like Bad Guy and Lovely, has captivated fans with her music, and her personal life, especially her dating journey continues to remain a subject of intrigue. The singer was previously linked with the Neighbourhood musician Jesse Rutherford, and their relationship has been stirred with controversy due to an 11-year age gap.
However, less than a year into their relationship, they announced their split. While they have reportedly claimed to be good friends even after their separation, people continue to wonder what caused their relationship to fall apart.
Why Did Billie Eilish And Jesse Rutherford Split?
Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford reportedly first met back in 2016 or 2017 when the singer stepped onto the scene with her first hit, Ocean Eyes. However, the former couple did not get together until October 2022, when they were first spotted on a dinner date. They would make several public appearances after the Grammy-winner confirmed their relationship on Instagram.
However, this relationship did not last long, as Page Six broke the news that Eilish and Rutherford had split up. “We can confirm Billie and Jesse did split amicably,” the singer’s rep told Page Six, claiming that they are on good terms and remain good friends.
While no specific reason has been given for their split, there were claims that Eilish was seen getting cozy with actress Ava Capri at the 2023 Met Gala afterparty. However, a spokesperson for the Happier Than Ever singer has denied such claims in a statement to People, stating, “All cheating rumors are false. Both are currently single.”
Eilish confirmed the same during a Q&A on her Instagram. When a fan asked her if she was dating anyone, she replied, “NO SIRRRRRRR.” When asked about her ex-boyfriend, she responded, “Very-very good friends only…my homie forever.” The former couple was last seen together at Coachella in April 2023.
Billie Eilish Chose Not to Make a Grand Gesture by Coming Out
Billie Eilish once again made headlines as she revealed her attraction to women in a recent interview with Variety. The singer shared that she has never been able to relate to girls very well. She also claimed that she is attracted to women but is also “intimidated” by them.
“I have deep connections with women in my life, the friends in my life, the family in my life. I’m physically attracted to them. But I’m also so intimidated by them and their beauty and their presence.”
And in a recent interview at Variety’s Hitmakers event, the singer said that she did not want to make a huge gesture by coming out, stating, “I didn’t realize people didn’t know.” She also said that she has been doing this for a long time but has not openly talked about it. “I’m just like, why can’t we just exist?” she said.
As for her dating status, the singer was rumored to be seeing a celebrity tattoo artist following her split from Jesse Rutherford. However, she had denied such claims on Instagram. “I’m so dead, literally couldn’t be more single right now LMFAO what the hell is all this,” she said, addressing the rumors surrounding her love life.
