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Looking Back! Inside Billie Eilish and The Neighbourhood Singer Jesse Rutherford’s Former Romance
They were lovely. Billie Eilish and The Neighbourhood’s lead singer Jesse Rutherford became one of Hollywood’s “It” couples after making their official red carpet debut together at the 2022 LACMA Art and Film Gala.
The pair looked cozy as they posed for photos snuggled up under a large blanket that Jesse wrapped around them. Weeks later, the “Lost Cause” songstress broke her silence on their romance, revealing that she’s “really happy about it.”
Billie and Jesse first sparked dating rumors on October 13 after enjoying dinner out and about in Los Angeles.
That night, the “Happier Than Ever” songstress wore a Gucci top while enjoying a meal with the California rocker at vegan restaurant Crossroads Kitchen, according to photos obtained by TMZ. In the snaps, the couple looked engrossed in conversation with each other while chowing down on what appeared to be pasta.
Neither Billie nor Jesse has spoken publicly about the budding romance.
However, not everything lasts forever, as the pair ultimately split in May 2023, Billie’s rep confirmed. Keep reading for more details.
Who Is Jesse Rutherford?
The California native is the lead singer of the band The Neighbourhood, who has released songs including “The Beach” and “Sweater Weather.” Jesse is also an actor, who has appeared in a few roles in the early 2000s. He’s since focused on music.
Before being romantically linked to Billie, the musician was in relationships with Anabel Englund until 2014 and Devon Lee Carlson from 2015 to 2021.
Are Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford Dating?
Sources told TMZ in mid-October that the two were packing on the PDA during their dinner date. A now-viral TikTok shared by a fan days later, appeared to show the two holding hands while attending Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights.
On October 18, the pair were photographed packing on the PDA after dining at an Indian restaurant in Studio City, California, according to photos obtained by Page Six. The duo looked happier than ever while holding hands and leaning in for a kiss.
Billie then seemingly confirmed their relationship after she posted a photo with Jesse on November 1, 2022. The musicians dressed up as a baby and an old man, while poking fun at their controversial 11-year age gap.
The duo made things official by attending the November 5 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles together, and Billie referred to Jesse as her boyfriend during an interview with Vanity Fair released on November 28.
“It’s really cool and I’m really excited,” she said of the relationship. “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? Can we just [get a] round of applause for me? Thank you, Jesse Rutherford, everyone. I pulled his ass. All me. I did that s–t. I locked that mother f–ker down.”
Jesse attended Billie’s holiday-themed 21st birthday party in December 2022 alongside stars like Justin and Hailey Bieber. The “TV” vocalist shared photos of the star-studded event on Instagram, including a snapshot of her and Jesse smiling at one another.
In May 2023, Billie and Jesse went their separate ways, her rep told Page Six.
“We can confirm Billie and Jesse did split amicably and remain good friends,” the rep said in a statement.
Who Has Billie Eilish Dated in the Past?
Throughout her time in the spotlight, the “Bad Guy” singer has had a few relationships but kept them all under wraps. She was dating Brandon Quention Adams, otherwise known as Q, somewhere between 2018 and 2019. While their timeline is unclear, he was featured in her The World’s a Little Blurry, which premiered in February 2021. “I love you and I’m in love with you,” she told him at one point in the film.
“I just wasn’t happy, and I didn’t want the same things he wanted, and I don’t think that’s fair for him. I don’t think you should be in a relationship super excited about certain things that the other person couldn’t care less about. I don’t think that’s fair to you,” Billie shared, explaining the reason behind their breakup. “I didn’t stop having love for him. I just spent time away from him for a little bit and I was like, ‘Wow, I’m missing so much because I’m worried about you all the time and I don’t want what you want and you don’t want what I want.’ I don’t want to fix him. I can’t fix him. I tried.”
Then, in April 2021, she started sparking romance rumors with Matthew Tyler Vorce. He confirmed their split via Instagram in May 2022.
