The Grammy winning musician has recently begun sharing more about her sexuality, initially disclosing her attraction to women and subsequently confirming it more explicitly during a red carpet interview. In response to her own revelation, she posed the question: “Wasn’t it obvious?” This step marks a significant moment in her journey of self-expression and public disclosure.
Now, despite the “Ocean Eyes” singer’s global domination and critical acclaim, it appears that her coming out has been enough to lose 100,000 followers on Instagram.
Billie opened up about her attraction to women in an interview with Variety on 13 November, at which point, Eilish had 110,300,420 followers on Instagram, according to social media stats platform Social Blade. The Grammy winning musician
In the interview, conducted for the publication’s Power of Women issue, Eilish candidly admitted that she had faced challenges in forming connections with women in the past. This revelation provides insight into her personal experiences and underscores the importance of fostering meaningful connections, even amid the complexities of her public life.
Following her admission, “I’m physically attracted to them. But I’m also so intimidated by them and their beauty and their presence,” Eilish has experienced a notable decline in her follower count. As of December 3, her follower count has dropped by six figures, standing at 110,200,603. This suggests that the disclosure of her attraction to women has led to a loss of approximately 100,000 followers. The shift in her follower count highlights the varied reactions and responses individuals may have to public figures sharing personal aspects of their identity.