Billie Eilish opens up about her gender identity

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Billie Eilish the Grammy-award winning singer at the age of 21 recently opened up in an interview about her unique perspective on femininity.

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Despite being celebrated for writing what many consider the female anthem of the year she candidly expressed, "I’ve never really felt like I could relate to girls very well.

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I love them so much. I love them as people. I’m attracted to them as people."

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Intriguingly, Eilish admitted to feeling both a physical attraction to women and an intimidation by their beauty and presence.

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Reflecting on her teenage years particularly during the breakout of her career with "Ocean Eyes" at age 13 she discussed the peculiar scrutiny she faced for her appearance and the uncomfortable interest in her romantic life.

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“I didn't want people to have any visible access to my body. I wasn’t strong enough and secure enough to show it," she confessed.

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Despite identifying as 'she/her,' Eilish revealed, "I’ve never felt like a woman to be honest with you.

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I’ve never felt desirable. I’ve never felt feminine. I have to convince myself that I am like a pretty girl.

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