Billie Eilish’s intimate tattoo that she swore fans would never see was accidentally revealed by a close friend. Discover the story behind her hidden ink and her growing collection of tattoos.
Billie Eilish, known for her bold style and unique approach to fame, has always kept certain parts of her personal life private. One of the most intriguing aspects of her life has been her tattoos. Despite initially promising fans that a very intimate tattoo would never be seen, the mystery has been lifted after a close friend’s accidental post.
Billie, who already has five publicly known tattoos, had once stated in an interview with Vanity Fair in 2017, “The only tattoos I wanna get are the ones that barely anyone can see.” This sentiment reflected her desire to keep her ink personal, and she kept her first tattoo a secret. After a historic Grammy win in 2020, where she took home five awards, Billie decided to commemorate the occasion with a tattoo. However, she made it clear to her fans, “You won’t ever see it.”
But in 2021, Eilish decided to reveal more of her tattoo collection. Her new tattoos included fairies inspired by the childhood book Fairyopolis, which she lovingly referred to as her “little guardian angel fairies.” She also added a “big boy” tattoo — a dragon that stretched across her waist, which she later showed off on her Instagram.
Despite her growing tattoo collection, fans were still curious about the first one she swore would remain unseen. The secret tattoo was finally revealed in a post shared by Eilish’s friend, Annabel Zimmer, the daughter of famed film composer Hans Zimmer. Annabel shared a photo of herself and Billie enjoying the outdoors, where Billie was seen smiling with sunglasses on, her hair tied back, and her bikini string revealing just a glimpse of the secret tattoo.
In the image, fans could just make out the tattoo beneath her bikini strap, although it’s still quite difficult to see clearly. Rolling Stone previously reported that the tattoo is an ornate, gothic font with Billie’s name written in black ink, with pointed letters flowing across her skin.
While this photo provided a glimpse, it wasn’t the first time fans have speculated about the tattoo’s design. The curiosity surrounding Billie’s intimate ink has been growing ever since she first hinted at it. It remains one of the most talked-about secrets among her dedicated followers.
In October 2023, Billie debuted yet another tattoo — an abstract design that runs down the center of her back. But it’s her first secret tattoo that continues to capture the imagination of her fans.
