Updated June 14th, 2021 at 19:41 IST
Billie Eilish receives backlash for 'I love girls' post; gets accused of 'queerbaiting'
Billie Eilish was recently called out for writing 'I love girls' on her Instagram post. Netizens accused her of queerbaiting while dating Matthew Tyler Vorce.
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On June 10, Billie Eilish took to Instagram to share a series of stills from her latest single Lost Cause. The artist is seen having a good time with a group of girls in the photos. She is also seen cuddling a girl in one of the photos. After the stills were uploaded, Billie was called out by netizens for queerbaiting. Amidst Pride Month, here are some netizens who spoke about not assuming other peoples' sexuality after Billie posted the pictures.
Billie Eilish's "I love girls" post sparked a backlash
Billie shared a few pictures from the shoot of her song Lost Cause. While the post contained only photographs of Billie Eilish with girls, her statement, "I love girls," sparked a frenzy among her fans as many started speculating whether it was a coming-out post. Here's are the pictures from the shoot of Billie Eilish's new song.
Backlash on Billie Eilish's photos
An Instagram user wrote that posting sexual content with other women with the caption “I love girls” and yet calling yourself straight is queerbaiting. They asked her fans to tell her that mentioning "I love girls" doesn't mean that she is coming out. They added that Billie needs to respond because she is definitely reading the comments.
posting sexual content w other women w the caption “i love girls” & yet calling yourself straight is queerbaiting. someone let billie know just saying you love girls is not coming out. i’m hoping she elaborates on her posts bc i know she sees those comments
— marie 🍇 (@misandrymarie)
A user wrote that he wanted answers for the same. He wants to know if she is a lesbian because she has been dating a racist homophobic man. He seemed upset because all of this is taking place during Pride Month. Another user wrote that Billie Eilish posting that she loves girls and then dating a Trump supporter is so "gross."
so ur telling me billie eilish posted a photo saying “i love girls” while she’s come out as straight before and is dating a racist homophobic man who is ten years older then her? and during pride month????
— greyson 🕸 (@greythebastard)
billie eilish saying posting saying “i love girls” and then dating a homophobe trump supporter is so gross.
— kat👼🏼 (@urmomkat)
A Twitter user shared a meme where a man seemed disappointed. They pointed out that Billie was seen kissing girls in the video and she also posted 'I Love girls' below it. They added they weren't surprised that people are calling her out because she has been dating a homophobic, misogynistic man.
billie eilish kissing girls in videos and posting a pic with the caption 'i love girls' only to go and date a homophobic, misogynistic man. can't say i'm surprised pic.twitter.com/H5JgqLrLvf
— ✦ mel ✦ (@itachisprimacy)
A few netizens also spoke about how it was wrong to assume peoples' sexuality. They also mentioned that Billie doesn't owe an explanation about her sexuality and people should leave her alone. A Twitter user found this funny as they wrote that people just don't understand that she does not have to tell anyone about her sexuality.
billie eilish being canceled for “queerbating” is so funny to me. like do y’all get that she doesn’t have to tell anyone what her sexuality is? she doesn’t owe us a label even if she’s a celebrity
— ✨emilie✨| plagued (@xdeadinsidelolx)
Image: Billie Eilish's Instagram
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Published June 14th, 2021 at 19:41 IST