Billie Eilish Opens Up About Friendship Struggles and Ghosting Experience on Recent Podcast Appearance

Pop sensation Billie Eilish delved into her personal struggles with friendship and a bizarre ghosting encounter during a recent guest appearance on the podcast «Miss Me?» hosted by renowned artists Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver.

Opening up about her journey to stardom, Eilish shared how her rise to fame with hits like «Ocean Eyes» and the debut album «When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?» at just 17, led to a profound loss of friendships.

The 22-year-old revealed that apart from her lifelong friend Zoe, she lost touch with nearly all her friends upon achieving global recognition, leaving her feeling isolated and unable to relate to others in the midst of fame.

Miquita Oliver probed further, inquiring if Eilish attempted to reconnect with her old friends upon returning from tours only to face silence and ghosting behavior.

Eilish expressed feelings of resentment towards her former friends and later realized that many of them were actually professional acquaintances during a pivotal moment at her 20th birthday celebration.

Reflecting on her past relationships, the artist disclosed a deep-seated fear of abandonment and loss, leading her to form friendships out of necessity, even in relationships she may not have truly desired.

However, following a period of introspection, Eilish shared a heartwarming experience of rekindling friendships about a year ago, leading to an emotional breakthrough at the Coachella festival where she felt a renewed sense of connection with her friends.

The singer is currently promoting her third album «Hit Me Hard and Soft» and her podcast appearance on «Miss Me?» is available on BBC Sounds for listeners.