Billie Eilish Calls Eating Meat Inherently Wrong

Billie Eilish ignited online debate this week after declaring in a video interview with ELLE magazine that eating meat is inherently wrong and incompatible with loving animals.

The 24-year-old singer, a vegan since age 12 and promoting her new concert film "Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft The Tour Live in 3D," responded to the question of what hill she would die on by saying, "Y'all not gonna like me for this one... Eating meat is inherently wrong." She added, "Two things cannot coincide. I love animals, I love all animals so much, and I eat meat. You can't do both. Sorry. You can eat meat! Go for it! You can love animals. But you can't do both."

The remarks quickly spread across social media platforms including X, Instagram, Reddit and TikTok, prompting a mix of support and criticism. Supporters praised her for highlighting animal welfare and environmental concerns tied to industrial meat production. Critics argued the stance overlooks nutritional needs, cultural traditions, food insecurity and the challenges of maintaining a vegan diet without supplements, with some calling it a privileged perspective amid rising living costs.

Eilish addressed the backlash directly on her...