Billie Eilish is currently on top of the world, dominating the charts as one of the hottest artists in the industry. In addition to being one of the most popular young artists around, Eilish is known as one of the most unique, regularly wearing loose-fitting clothing and making it a point not to over-sexualize her image.

One element that undoubtedly contributes to Eilish’s success is the devotion and love of her fans. Keep reading to learn why Billie Eilish inspires such fierce fan devotion and why her fanbase is the best in the industry.

How did Billie Eilish become famous?

Born in 2001, Eilish was raised by parents who both worked in the entertainment industry. She got involved in music at an early age, singing in a church choir before she was ten years old and writing songs by age eleven. Her older brother, Finneas O’Connell, was creating music with his band and encouraged his sister to continue writing songs and pursuing music as a career.

In 2016, Eilish released the single “Ocean Eyes,” which put her on the map and created a media firestorm. No one could get enough of Eilish and of her unique, intriguing voice. She proved that she was far from a one-hit-wonder with her next song, “Bad Guy.” Critics described Eilish as ethereal and otherworldly, with her incredible concert performances drawing in even more fans. 

Billie Eilish’s fans support her unconditionally

There’s no doubt that Eilish is very different from the typical pop superstar working today. Eilish is an outspoken vegan and has admitted to suffering from both Tourettes Syndrome and depression. Eilish first revealed her Tourettes diagnosis on her Instagram after a video of her symptoms surfaced online.

Eilish’s fans were concerned about her, and the singer opened up, acknowledging that she has lived with it since she was a child. After the revelation, Eilish’s fans reached out in support, with Eilish later admitting in an interview that she feels “at home” with the diagnosis after many of her fans told her that they also suffered from Tourettes. 

Eilish’s fans always seem to have her best interests at heart. This was revealed recently when Eilish performed at Austin City Limits and lost her ring when she reached into the crowd to interact with fans. Eilish believed that she had lost the piece of jewelry forever, however, one of the concertgoers found the ring and apparently turned it over to security. Reportedly, both the security team and the woman who found the ring worked together to ensure that Eilish got her ring back. 

Eilish’s fans have even supported her through injuries, encouraging her to rest and relax instead of performing when it was evident that she was in pain. 

Why do Billie Eilish’s fans love her so much?

While Eilish’s fans love her for her originality, her pseudo-goth vibe, and her catchy songs, it is possible that the real reason Eilish connects with fans on a whole other level is that she’s truly invested in them. Reportedly, Eilish wants to do more than just take pictures with fans: She wants to have real conversations with them, to “know what they had for breakfast,” and what kind of day they might have had.

Eilish is only seventeen, with a very long career ahead of her and, at the rate at which she’s going, there’s no sign that Eilish is going away anytime soon. This teen sensation has proven that she has what it takes to forge a lasting career in a very difficult industry — and she’s doing it all with the love and support of her fans.