Billie Eilish says Barbie track helped her overcome a “dark episode”
Pop star Billie Eilish has opened up about the emotional backstory behind her popular Barbie track. Back in July, movie enthusiasts around the world were finally treated to the highly anticipated fantasy comedy.
Directed by Greta Gerwig, the Barbie film follows a “stereotypical” Barbie (Margot Robbie) who resides in Barbieland, a matriarchal society where women are self-sufficient and occupy all positions of power.
After Barbie begins to worry about her mortality, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery into the “real world” – assisted by her “stereotypical” himbo boyfriend Ken (Ryan Gosling).
Since its release, Barbie has received universal acclaim from viewers and critics for its inclusive and diverse cast, empowering feminist message and Robbie’s performance as the titular character.