Billie Eilish, in an exclusive with ABC News, got personal about her involvement in the ‘Barbie‘ film. The singer recounted her initial thoughts and the surprising depth she discovered in the movie directed by Greta Gerwig.
“When Greta came to me with this, I pictured something light and airy, like a bunch of pink fluff,” Eilish remarked. “But as she unfolded the story and the layers started peeling away, I was struck by the film’s emotional gravity.”
The Grammy-winning artist shared a laugh as she reminisced about her misconceptions before diving into the film’s profound impact. “There’s this one scene,” Billie Eilish described, “where Barbie sits at a bus stop talking to an elderly woman, and the raw humanity of that interaction… it was overwhelming in its simplicity and truth.”
Eilish also touched on another powerful moment featuring America Ferrara. “Her speech in the film brought a hush over the whole room when we first saw it. It was one of those instances where you could hear a pin drop,” said Eilish.
As she continued, Eilish reflected on how Rhea Perlman, playing Ruth Handler, brought a sense of realism to Barbie’s character by encouraging her to embrace feeling and vulnerability.
“The authenticity of these scenes was inspiring,” Eilish continued. “It stirred something in me, pushing us to create music that matched the film’s heartfelt narrative.”
Eilish’s comments underscore her growth as an artist and her commitment to projects that resonate on a deeper emotional level. Her behind-the-scenes glimpse into ‘Barbie‘ not only promises a film with unexpected depth but also a soundtrack that speaks to the genuine emotions it aims to convey.