Celebrities often use tattoos to tell their stories, and Billie Eilish’s ink is no exception. The 23-year-old “Birds of a Feather” star has five tattoos, each carrying a piece of her heart. Whether it’s a nod to her childhood or a bold statement of self-love, her body art reflects who she is. Unlike stars like Lady Gaga, who mark music milestones, or Angelina Jolie, who honor family, Billie’s tattoos are deeply personal and tied to her journey.
In a 2017 Vanity Fair interview, Billie said she only wanted tattoos that stayed out of sight. But after her 2020 Grammy wins, she got her first at 18, playfully telling fans, “You’ll never see it.” By 2021, she’d added two more, including fairies on her hand, inspired by a childhood book called Fairyopolis. She describes them as her “guardian angel fairies,” a sweet reminder of her younger days (Instagram/@billieeilish
).
Another standout is her dragon tattoo, winding down her waist, which she shared on Instagram. But the one she swore to keep hidden is her name, “Eilish,” written in an ornate gothic font on her ribcage. She got it as a love letter to herself, choosing a spot that’s usually covered to stay private (Instagram/@billieeilish
). Her plan didn’t fully hold, though, when a friend’s photo gave fans a sneak peek.
Annabel Zimmer, daughter of Hans Zimmer, posted a sunny snap of Billie smiling with her hair pulled back and sunglasses on. The ribcage tattoo peeked out just below her bikini strap, giving fans a rare glimpse (Instagram/@annabelzimmer
). It’s hard to see clearly, but the gothic lettering of “Eilish” sparked excitement among her followers.
Her latest tattoo, revealed in 2023, covers her entire spine. Some fans call it an oil spill, others a tree, but it’s a bold new chapter in her ink story. Billie’s tattoos, once meant to stay secret, now hint at her openness to share her journey, making her a captivating figure whose art—on her skin and in her music—keeps fans hooked.
