Billie Eilish Opens Up About An Injury That Ended Her Dance Career

Billie Eilish recently opened up about the injury that tragically ended her dance career.

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A growth-plate injury at 13 years forced her to quit dancing, which heavily traumatized Eilish.

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The singer was eventually diagnosed with hypermobility, which made her resistant to treatment, such as massages.

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She spoke about how the injury affected her relationship with her body.

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Eilish said she felt like her body was “gaslighting” her “for years.”

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Eilish’s music career began with dance when she recorded “Ocean Eyes” as an original recital piece.

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Eilish said she used to starve herself and once took diet pills.

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She revealed that she started wearing baggy outfits because of her horrible relationship with her body.

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Eilish also referred to her body as an “ugly friend,” saying their relationship is very complicated.

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