Eilish expressed surprise at the public's reaction, stating, 'Wasn't it obvious? I just don't really believe in it. I'm just like, 'Why can't we just exist'? I've been doing this for a long time, and I just didn't talk about it. Whoops.' Her nonchalant response challenges societal norms around public figures coming out.
Reflecting on the Variety cover story that disclosed her orientation, Eilish acknowledged the unexpected nature of her coming out, saying, 'I saw the article, and I was like, 'Oh, I guess I came out today.' OK cool. It's exciting to me because I guess people didn't know, but it's cool that they know.'