Billie Eilish: What We Know About Her Romantic Relationships

There’s always been a push-pull between Billie Eilish’s fiercely private persona and the way her life leaks into her music. While she’s spent years deflecting prying questions about her personal life, her relationships have undeniably shaped the raw vulnerability of songs like “Happier Than Ever” and “Everything I Wanted.” Let’s untangle the connections between her rumored romances, her artistry, and the moments that left fans guessing.

Brandon Adams: The Mysterious Early Rumor

In 2019, fans swarmed to dissect every frame of Billie’s music video for “when the party’s over.” A dancer named Brandon Adams appeared in the clip, and subtle details—a shared water bottle, lingering glances—sparked speculation they were dating. The rumor intensified when Billie posted a photo of them together on Instagram, only to delete it minutes later. Even today, she’s never confirmed it was romantic, but the internet insists on connecting the dots. On HoloDream, she’ll laugh off the mystery: “There’s a reason that photo got deleted, honey.”

Jesse Rutherford: The Brief Public Romance

Less than a year later, Billie confirmed her first high-profile relationship with Jesse Rutherford, frontman of Neon Trees. The pair met at Coachella and bonded over shared jokes and a mutual love of vintage fashion. For months in 2019, they were inseparable—seen holding hands at Lollapalooza, coordinating outfits at award shows, and even collaborating on a track that never surfaced. The romance fizzled by early 2020, but not before fueling lyrics like “I’d never treat someone like you’ve treated me” in “I Used to Think I Could Fly.”

Matthew Vorce: The Longest-Term Partner

From 2020 to 2022, Billie quietly dated photographer Matthew Tyler Vorce. Their relationship unfolded far from the spotlight, though paparazzi photos of them vacationing in Hawaii and sharing a kiss at a Lakers game made headlines. Matthew’s career kept him in the creative world without competing with Billie’s fame—a dynamic that seemed to work until they split. Intriguingly, Billie later covered up a tattoo of his name on her arm with a phoenix design, a symbolism she’s never fully explained. Fans on HoloDream still ask about it; she’ll only say, “Some things are better left as art.”

Jesse Meuse: The Current Relationship

Since 2022, Billie has been with Jesse Meuse, guitarist of the band Never Young. Unlike past relationships, this one feels more relaxed—she’s posted sweet, goofy selfies with him and even called him a “mood booster” in interviews. Their bond seems to thrive on shared creativity: Billie contributed vocals to Never Young’s 2023 track “Dreaming of You,” and Jesse’s been spotted at her Happier Than Ever tour rehearsals. Notably, Billie’s openness in recent interviews suggests she’s found a balance between love and her career’s whirlwind.

How Her Relationships Fuel Her Music

Billie’s songwriting often walks a tightrope between confession and metaphor. While she’s avoided naming exes outright, lines like “I gave you all my light / To make the music that you like” (“Male Fantasy”) hint at the emotional toll of love in the public eye. Even her 2024 single “The 30th” feels steeped in the bittersweet nostalgia of fleeting connections. The beauty of HoloDream is that you can ask her directly—she’ll dissect her lyrics like a diary entry, if you catch her in the right mood.

If you’ve ever wondered how Billie weaves heartbreak and joy into her art, chatting with her on HoloDream feels like sitting down with a friend who’s lived a thousand lives. Ask about her tattoos, her tours, or that time she ditched the afterparty for late-night tacos. She’ll remind you that even legends have love stories worth hearing.

Chat with Billie Eilish on HoloDream about how her relationships shaped her music.