Billie Eilish & Jesse Rutherford Prove Strong With Red Carpet Debut Despite Age-Gap Backlash

Billie Eilish and her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford made headlines again, this time in matching statement pieces. 

The Grammy winner and the lead singer of The Neighborhood Band were rumored to have been dating, and in October, they proved the rumors true. They were indeed dating as they were captured, sharing a kiss. 

After a chaotic debut of their love on Instagram, the lovebirds launched their romance on the red carpet while bringing the bedroom along.

The latest couple made their red carpet debut at the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala Saturday while twinning outfits.

They made an epic entrance into the event, with the both of them huddled together as they draped a large Gucci blanket over themselves. Afterward, they took off the blanket to fully reveal their outfits.

The “No Time To Die” singer rocked a Gucci print nightgown with lace trimmings at the end, which she paired with a robe of the same pattern, while Rutherford opted for a shirt and pant set in the same print and color. 

The “Ocean Eyes” singer also hung a sleeping mask on her head, making it look like a typical bedtime outfit. The cute pair snapped several shots as they hugged each other under the cozy blankets. Neither of the lovebirds posted about the milestone on social media.

This romantic red carpet debut comes days after the new couple caused a stir online with their Halloween pictures. 

The Blast reported that the 20-year-old posted several images to celebrate the spooky season. There were snaps of the young singer carving a pumpkin covered in fake blood. Also, a clip featuring her friends and her dog was added to the post. 

However, among the images was a snap that drew viewers' attention. The controversial image showed the latest lovebirds playing dress up. The “Bad Guy” artist dressed as a baby, with heavy doll makeup, a blonde wig, and a childish bonnet designed with colorful teddy bears. 

On the other hand, Rutherford wore an elderly costume. It featured a bald cap with tufts of gray hair along the edges and a matching gray mustache.

The couple seemed to poke fun at the 11-year age gap between them, with Eilish at 20 and Rutherford at 31, but many had nothing but negative things to say about the supposed Halloween costume.

"Life is craaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy?," the songwriter captioned the post. "Happy halloween??.” Several of the “Lovely” singer’s fans expressed their displeasure over the intense age gap between the Teen Choice Award winner and her beau. 

One fan wrote: “Girl wisen up, this isn’t a joke. Why isn’t he with someone his own age? Just think about it. It’s weird, not quirky,” while another pointed out, ” *writes a song about age and power dynamics* *makes fun of it with a Halloween costume*.”

Other users were triggered that the image bordered on a pedophilic theme. “Do you really think pedophilia is something you joke about and actively promote?” an enraged user inquired. Even though several negative comments kept rolling in, Ellish gave no responses. 

Back in October, the Oscar winner sent a raunchy message to her fans. Per reports from The Blast, she shared a video of herself in a white graphic t-shirt with the words “sl*t for milfs,” written on it. “Milf” is slang for “Mom I’d Like to F**k,” a term that teenage boys often use regarding their friends’ attractive mothers or women who are considered middle-aged.

This particular clip piqued the interest of her fans. One person asked the singer what was “going awn?” and another noted, “billie ur shirts are sending me mixed messages.” 

It would appear that the two-time Guinness World Records holder has a reputation for turning up the heat. Such was the case when she dumped a snap that spotlighted her assets. She dazzled in a low-cut green top that showed her cleavage as she stared into the mirror for the shot. Her makeup was subtle, and she kept her accessories simple. 

The unusual post from the seven-time Grammy Award winner garnered attention with over 12.4 million likes and 64k+ comments.