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The artist emphasized the troubling consequences of immense public scrutiny surrounding her private life, especially concerning her sexuality and dating past.

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00:00 Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish has furiously delved into a journey of self-discovery, candidly
00:06 discussing her gender identity and feelings of attraction towards women.
00:10 In a conversation with a leading magazine, she unveiled intimate details about her perception
00:16 of self and sexuality, reflecting on the challenging scrutiny she faced during her formative years.
00:23 Recalling the perplexing and disconcerting public scrutiny she encountered, Billie recounted
00:29 who was she dating, what was her sexuality, why did she dress like that.
00:33 Amid this interception, she clarified her preferred pronouns.
00:39 Acknowledging her attraction to women, Billie expressed, "I have deep connections with women
00:44 in my life, the friends in my life, the family in my life.
00:47 I am physically attracted to them, but I am also so intimidated by them and their beauty
00:53 and their presence."
00:54 Her feelings towards traditional femininity emerged in her revelation, "I've never really
01:00 felt like I could relate to girls very well.
01:03 I love them so much.
01:05 I love them as people.
01:06 I am attracted to them as people.
01:09 I am attracted to them for real.
01:11 I've never felt like a woman, to be honest with you."
01:15 While affirming her identification as she or her, Billie disclosed her internal struggle
01:22 with conventional perceptions of femininity.
01:24 "I have never felt desirable.
01:27 I have never felt feminine.
01:28 I have to convince myself that I am like a pretty girl," she shared.
01:34 The singer highlighted the distressing impact of intense public scrutiny surrounding her
01:40 personal life, particularly regarding her sexuality and dating history.
01:45 Known for her privacy, Billie acknowledged the difficulties she faced with such invasive
01:50 attention.
01:52 In recent times, Billie relationships have gained attention, previously linked with Jess
01:58 Rutherford of The Neighbourhood until May 2023.
02:01 Following an eight-month relationship, Billie has remained close friends with Rutherford
02:06 post-breakup.
02:07 Before Rutherford, Billie was romantically involved with actor Matthew Taylor from April
02:14 2021 to May 2022.
02:17 Her personal journey, including past relationships, was also showcased in her Apple TV+ documentary
02:23 Billie Eilish, The World's A Little Blurry, revealing insights into her life beyond the
02:28 spotlight.
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