British Vogue Magazine has revealed pop superstar Billie Eilish as the cover star for its May 2025 issue. At 23, Eilish continues to break records and redefine expectations, recently becoming the youngest artist to headline both Coachella and Glastonbury. The magazine’s new issue coincides with the launch of her European tour and features Eilish in two cover looks styled with a mix of classic and contemporary labels.
Photographed by Johnny Dufort in California, the newsstand cover shows Eilish wearing a buttoned-up Martine Rose jacket and a headscarf from Chanel, framed by a focused blue gaze. The subscriber edition swaps the formal structure for a layered look that includes a hoodie by A Bathing Ape, a T-shirt and trousers from Willy Chavarria, and ERL boots sourced from Dover Street Market London.
Billie Eilish, who currently holds nine Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, and 19 Guinness World Records, responds in the issue to a series of questions submitted by public figures and collaborators. Ariana Grande, Jane Fonda, Chappell Roan, and Willy Chavarria are among those who took part, offering a rare glimpse into conversations Eilish hasn’t often had in the press.
In the feature, Chappell Roan opens with a light-hearted question about why Eilish no longer wears long nails. Her answer is practical – playing instruments takes priority – but she admits she misses them. Michaela Coel goes deeper, asking about artistic evolution and personal growth. Eilish recalls being surprised that her early work was seen as rebellious, insisting she was just following her own taste. Over time, she’s had to navigate doubt, pressure, and self-trust, but says she’s learned to like the person she’s become.
Ariana Grande’s questions shift the tone to joy and recovery. What makes Billie happiest? Dopamine – movement, stimulation, laughter. What keeps her grounded? Time with her brother Finneas, her parents, and people who make her feel whole. Finneas also contributes, asking if she feels like the person she is or someone shaped by circumstances. Eilish answers: both. She can’t escape who she is, but says she’s come to appreciate that person.
Stella McCartney and Jane Fonda bring environmental topics into focus. Eilish shares how she uses touring to promote climate-conscious actions, from encouraging plant-based meals to lobbying for brands to go fur-free. She talks about her shift to veganism, admitting she once resisted it until learning about animal agriculture. Now, she avoids being preachy, but speaks openly about how her perspective changed.
Idris Elba, Greta Gerwig, and Sabrina Carpenter ask about names, gas station habits, and hypothetical animal lives. Billie Eilish says she once hated her name – thinking it too masculine – but now sees it as the only name that fits her. Her gas station go-to is spearmint gum, not fruity or bubblegum. If she could be any animal, she’d be a dog or horse – something active, loved, and free to roam.
Fashion and fame are explored through questions from Chioma Nnadi and Nicola Coughlan. Eilish admits to cringing at past outfits but stands by her choices. If she had one day of anonymity, she’d ride the subway, walk around, eat in public – anything that feels normal. She also reveals the shoes that give her confidence (Jordan 4s) and describes the challenges of being visible when you’re still learning to accept your own reflection.
Nicki Minaj and Colman Domingo ask about beauty and hair. Eilish confesses she never saw herself as beautiful and has had to actively convince herself of her worth. She reflects on her green-and-black hair era as one of personal clarity. That look felt like hers in a way nothing else had. Asked what she’d name that hairstyle, her answer is simple: “The Billie.”
Charli XCX, Mel C, and SZA close the interview with thoughts on fame, artistic growth, and the future. Eilish dreams of riding the subway without being recognized. She says her latest vocal performances reflect training and a decision to sing freely – something she used to hold back on. If she lives to 85, she hopes she’ll be at peace with aging, that the world hasn’t ended, and that she’ll have a big family. If there is a heaven, she’d want The Beatles or Frank Sinatra waiting.
British Vogue’s May issue hits newsstands on April 22. – See full story here.
