Hot Girl Summer Loading: Billie Eilish's Reps Confirms Breakup with Jesse Rutherford
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Less than a year after making their 'ship Instagram official, Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford have reportedly called it quits. The lowkey couple was first spotted packing on the PDA and wore coordinating Halloween costumes before making their red carpet debut at the LACMA Art + Film Gala.
The relationship rumors come after Billie's breakup with ex Matthew Tyler Vorce, who debunked cheating allegations on May 30, 2022, via Instagram Stories. "Nobody cheated on anyone. Relationships end. Simple as that. Creating rumors and LYING on the internet is dangerous," Matthew wrote at the time, per People.
Jesse, who's 11 years Billie's senior at 31 years old, is the frontman of the alternative band The Neighbourhood, who popularized tracks like 2013's "Sweater Weather" and 2020's TikTok hit, "Stargazing." Jesse was romantically linked to model and Wildflower Cases entrepreneur, Devon Lee Carlson, from 2015 to 2021.
According to photos posted by a Jesse Rutherford fan account on Twitter, Billie and Jesse have known each other since 2017, when Billie was 15 and still on the rise as a musician.
— jesse rutherford pic (@jrutherfordpics) December 19, 2017
If you want to know how this lowkey couple's relationship unfolded, read ahead for everything we know about Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford's relationship timeline.
May 17, 2023: Insiders Confirm Billie and Jesse Have Reportedly Broken Up
Seven months after Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford went public with their relationship, sources close to the couple confirmed to Page Six that the duo has parted ways. According to the outlet, reps for the Happier Than Ever singer said, "We can confirm Billie and Jesse did split amicably and remain good friends." The former couple were last spotted together at the Coachella Music Festival in April. Despite their split, all appears to be well with the former couple, as Billie still has pics with Jesse on her Instagram feed.
April 11, 2023: Billie Snuck a Photo of Jesse Into Her Easter Photo Dump
Billie posted a sweet, springy photo dump to her Insta for Easter, including 'fit pics, a photo of an easter basket, and a cute picture of her mom. The second photo in the carousel was a picture of her legs, showing her fishnet tights with pearl hearts on the thighs. Also on her thigh was a tattooed hand belonging to her beau, Jesse. Too cute.
December 18, 2022: Billie and Jesse Wore Matching Santa Outfits for Her Holiday-Themed 21st Birthday Party
Billie rang in her 21st birthday with a star-studded holiday-themed party over the weekend and wore a matching Santa outfit with her beau, Jesse. In a TikTok posted on December 18, 2022, Billie and Jesse are seen cuddling up to each other while she blew the candles out on her candy cane cake. According to Billie's Instagram Stories, guests included Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Dove Cameron, Olivia Rodrigo, and Avril Lavigne, among others.
November 28, 2022: Billie Name Drops Jesse and Explains How She "Pulled Him" in New Interview
It's that time of year when Vanity Fair publishes its annual interview with Billie Eilish. ICYMI, the publication has conducted the same interview with the Grammy winner since the early days of her career in 2017. In her latest installation, Billie gets real about her budding romance with The Neighbourhood's lead singer, Jesse Rutherford, when asked about her relationship status.
"It's really cool and I'm really excited and I'm really happy about it," she says with a smile. "I managed to get my way to a point in my life... where I not only was known by a person that I thought was the hottest f--king f--ker alive, but pulled his ass. Are you kidding me?"
Billie gushed about her new partner and jokingly asked the room to clap for her accomplishment of "pulling" him. She then name-drops him and says, "Jesse Rutherford, everyone," as she playfully bows to the applause.
If you haven't already, watch the sixth year of Billie's interview series with Vanity Fair below.
November 5, 2022: Billie and Jesse Make Their Red Carpet Debut in Matching Gucci Pajamas
What better way to hard-launch your relationship than with matching Gucci PJs on a red carpet? That's exactly what Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford did at the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 5.
The pair was draped in matching tan pajama sets adorned with the Gucci logo. Billie wore a floor-length slip with an eye mask resting on her head while Jesse chose a button-up long-sleeve shirt and matching pants. They were all smiles as they cuddled up beneath a large Gucci blanket, which complemented both their looks.
November 1, 2022: Billie and Jesse "Really Don't Care" About Criticism Concerning Their Age Gap
Amid growing criticism the new couple has faced due to their 11-year age difference and Halloween costume choice, an anonymous source close to both Billie and Jesse told Hollywood Life that they "really don't care at all."
"They thought [the costume idea] was hilarious and so perfect," the source told the outlet. "Their friends thought it was very in line with their sarcastic sense of humor. They know what people are saying about their age difference and they really don’t care at all. Eleven years is really nothing and they are on the same plane emotionally and spiritually."
The source also revealed that Jesse received the stamp of approval from Billie's parents and her brother, Finneas, after introducing them to each other.
"She's fallen for him and vice versa. She has introduced him to her parents, and they think he is a total gentleman," the source said. "They believe that they complement each other well. They trust him and he is sincere and only wants to make sure she is happy."
October 31, 2022: Billie Goes Instagram Official With Jesse on Halloween
No soft launches in sight for Miss Eilish! The songstress posted up a photo of her and Jesse wearing their baby and old man couple Halloween costumes. "life is craaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy🤡 happy halloween🎃🥰," Billie captioned the carousel that includes photos of her carving a pumpkin, holding a dog, and partying with friends.
October 19, 2022: Billie and Jesse Share a Public Kiss
Per images obtained by TMZ, Billie and Jesse seemingly confirmed the romance rumors by sharing a kiss on the streets of Studio City in LA. The new couple was all smiles in the photos, where they were seen hugging, kissing, and holding hands next to Jesse's silver Volkswagen Beetle.
October 15, 2022: The Pair Are Spotted at Universal Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights
Just two days after they were spotted dining out at Crossroads Kitchen, a viral TikTok revealed that Billie and Jesse also hit up Universal Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights with Billie's older brother, Finneas. In the clip, Billie and Jesse held hands while Finneas followed shortly behind.
October 13, 2022: Billie and Jesse Go on a Dinner Date
A source confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that Billie and Jesse "seemed comfortable and happy together" as they shared multiple kisses and allegedly stayed at the Crossroads Kitchen in Los Angeles for three hours.
"They had pasta and other dishes. During their dinner, Billie touched the back of Jesse's head for a long time, he kissed her on the cheek, and they both kissed on the lips," the source, named Andrew Axelband, told the outlet. "Billie looked very good and they seemed comfortable and happy together. They didn't get up at all from their table during the meal, and were focused on each other and looking in each other's eyes the whole time. At one point, they spoke about their plans and possibly going to a party at the Kardashians'."
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