Billie Eilish's Childhood Crush on Justin Bieber Resurfaces After Coachella Moment

Fans revisit Eilish's long-documented admiration for Bieber after she joined him on stage at the music festival.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 10:42am

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An abstract close-up image of shimmering sequins and shattered glass, capturing the glitz and glamour of celebrity culture in dramatic, high-contrast lighting.The resurfaced video of Billie Eilish's childhood crush on Justin Bieber reflects the enduring power of teen idols to shape the formative experiences of an entire generation.Indio Today

A resurfaced video of Billie Eilish, now 24, speaking about her childhood crush on Justin Bieber, now 32, has gone viral online after Eilish joined Bieber on stage during his Coachella performance. The clip, which shows a 12-year-old Eilish discussing her intense fandom for Bieber, has garnered over 590,000 views as fans revisit the moment amid Bieber's return to the Coachella stage.

Why it matters

The resurfaced video highlights the long-standing admiration Eilish has had for Bieber, who was a major influence on her growing up. The moment on stage at Coachella, where Eilish was visibly overwhelmed, further demonstrates the enduring impact Bieber has had on his young fans, even as they've grown up.

The details

In the resurfaced video, a 12-year-old Eilish can be seen speaking candidly about her crush on Bieber, saying she was worried that if she got a boyfriend, she wouldn't want to be with him because she 'actually love[s] Justin Bieber more.' The clip has gone viral on social media, with fans revisiting Eilish's long-documented admiration for Bieber. During his Coachella performance, Bieber invited Eilish on stage and serenaded her, a moment Eilish described as 'really magical' in a later interview.

  • The resurfaced video of Eilish discussing her childhood crush on Bieber has gone viral in recent days.
  • Bieber headlined Coachella 2026, returning to the festival stage across both weekends.
  • During Weekend Two on April 18, Bieber invited Eilish on stage and serenaded her during his performance.

The players

Billie Eilish

A 24-year-old singer-songwriter who has openly credited Justin Bieber as an early influence and spoken about following his career closely while growing up.

Justin Bieber

A 32-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter who headlined Coachella 2026 and invited Eilish on stage during his performance.

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What they’re saying

“'So many Justin Bieber things I was like crying so hard. Because I've gotten worried that when I get a boyfriend, I won't wanna be with him because I actually love Justin Bieber more.'”

— Billie Eilish

“'Hailey married every girl's childhood crush whether that's fortunate or unfortunate, only she will know.'”

— Twitter user

“'I remember the Justin fever back in school; the day of his concert, all 15 of my classmates were absent.'”

— Twitter user

The takeaway

The resurfaced video of Billie Eilish's childhood crush on Justin Bieber, combined with their recent Coachella moment, highlights the enduring impact Bieber has had on his young fans, even as they've grown up. It demonstrates the lasting power of teen idols and the way they can shape the formative experiences of an entire generation.