In a dramatic makeover for her upcoming music video, Grammy award-winning artist Billie Eilish has creatively reinvented herself, taking on the appearance of a 1960s-era Barbie doll.
On social media, Eilish unveiled her unique and retro-inspired look, featuring a blonde ponytail reminiscent of the classic Mattel toy figure.
New Music Video and Song
Eilish recently took to Instagram to share the exciting news about her new music video for the song “What Was I Made For.” The track, written and produced by Eilish, will feature prominently in the upcoming Barbie movie. In her announcement, Eilish shared a nostalgic, grainy-filtered photo showcasing her in a retro button-up yellow top and matching earrings, fitting the Barbie theme.
Her announcement was as thrilling as it was enigmatic, with her caption reading, “What Was I Made For?” SONG AND VIDEO COMING THIS THURSDAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! I caaaaaaaan’t…” This anticipation-building post was further amplified by her sharing several throwback photos of herself with Barbie dolls, creating an atmosphere of nostalgia and excitement.
Star-Studded Soundtrack for the Barbie Movie
In her Instagram posts, Eilish revealed her participation in the upcoming Barbie movie’s stellar soundtrack, joining the ranks of other high-profile musicians. The “Bad Guy” singer hyped her fans further with a teaser for the song’s release, stating, “AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! What Was I Made For? “COMING OUT JULY 13 AT 7 AM PT. !!!!!!!!!!”
Eilish also tagged her brother and regular music collaborator, Finneas, saying, “GET READY TO SOB,” hinting at the emotional depth of the song. She expressed her intense enthusiasm for the project, saying, “WE MADE THIS SONG FOR BARBIE, AND IT MEANS THE ABSOLUTE WORRRRLLLD TO ME. THIS MOVIE IS GONNA CHANGE UR LIVES, AND HOPEFULLY, THE SONG WILL TOO.”
Unlike her vibrant Barbie-like hair in the music video, Eilish sported jet-black hair at the Barbie movie’s premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday, showcasing her dynamic approach to style and performance.