Billie Eilish Says Criticism In Comments Online Is ‘Ruining Her Life’
Grammy Award-winning artist Billie Eilish revealed recently that she no longer reads comments on social media, because they’re “ruining her life.”
While responding to BBC host Louise Minchin‘s question, if she “still reads everything on Instagram,” Eilish says, “Nah, nah, I stopped like two days ago. I’ve stopped reading comments fully…because it was ruining my life. Once again.”
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She goes on to say, “It’s weird, like the cooler the things you get to do are, the more people hate you. It’s crazy. Cancel culture is insane. I mean that’s not what has been happening, it’s just been like…the internet is a bunch of trolls.” Since winning her Grammys, she adds, “It’s like way worse than it’s ever been right now.”
In the interview, Eilish is joined by her brother and producer for her music, Finneas O’Connell. He adds, “I think you might see someone like a famous celebrity and you may think, ‘Sticks and stones, nothing I say is going to be potent to them… but it’s all very equal online.”
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Previously, Eilish has dealt with and been open about her struggles with depression and attempt at suicide.
She told Gayle King, “I don’t want to be too dark but I genuinely didn’t think I would make it to 17. I didn’t ever think I would be happy again, ever.”
Additionally, she confirmed that she knew she’d do something to herself, explaining, “I remember there was a window right there. And I, God. I remember crying because I was thinking about how the way that I was gonna die was I was gonna do it.”
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"The internet is ruining my life so I turned it off"
In a world exclusive TV interview with #BBCBreakfast, @billieeilish and @finneas talk about the impact of social media trolls on their mental health ⬇️ #NoTimeToDie #Bond25 #007 #BondJamesBond pic.twitter.com/qHuCqKoyLJ— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) February 18, 2020