Jesse Rutherford's Girlfriend: Relationship Timeline with Ex Billie Eilish
Jesse Rutherford and Billie Eilish are both music artists and used to date until a representative confirmed that they were breaking up. However, the ex-couple enjoyed many months together before going their separate ways.
Jesse Rutherford is an actor and music artist. He has played roles in many media productions, such as "The Amazing Spiderman 2," "Life or Something Like It," and "Star Trek: Enterprise."
On top of this, Rutherford has contributed as a writer to soundtracks on movies and one series, specifically the first episode of "Todd's Pop Song Reviews." He is also the lead singer of "The Neighborhood" and has created solo music.
Jesse Rutherford and Billie Eilish at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills. | Source: Getty Images
Jesse Rutherford's Music
Rutherford is musically active on many platforms, from Spotify to Amazon Music, iTunes store, and more. The actor and music artist uses social media platforms to advertise his music. On March 28, 2023, he shared a post on Instagram about his music, with one individual in the comment section writing:
"The way billie [Eilish] probably loves this album so hard- Can't wait to listen."
One month later, he took to X, formerly known as Twitter, with a picture of him and a short clip from his music video made for his song "Joker." In this status, he wrote: "1M on YouTube. 🤡🌈"
Before Any Official Confirmation of the past Relationship
On November 1, 2017, singer-songwriter Eilish shared a Halloween post on Instagram with multiple pictures and short clips. One was a short video of Rutherford in a clown costume, under which a fan commented:
"Jesse is perfect, you are amazing together. 😍😍😍"
The post has received over 8 million likes, with many positive and negative comments about Eilish and Rutherford's previous relationship. One person in the comment section wrote: "Why do most celebrities break up after not even a full year? So weird."
On November 5, 2022, Eilish and Rutherford attended the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala together. They wore matching and fashionable pajama attire with a golden blanket wrapped around them.
They went on to put cheating rumors to rest.
Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford at the LACMA Art + Film Gala on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty Images
Billie Eilish Confirms the Relationship
In December 2022, during an interview, Eilish confirmed that she and her fellow music artist were officially in a romantic relationship. She expressed:
"I'm really excited and I'm really happy about it. I managed to get my way to a point in my life, to a point where, I not only was known by a person that was the hottest [expletive] alive but pulled his [expletive]."
She then said that she and her then-boyfriend both inspire one another. Eilish's musical partner and brother Finneas O'Connell commented on their relationship: "Listen, as long as she's happy, I'm happy."
In January 2023, Eilish shared a post on Instagram, which included a picture of her and Rutherford. Then, on April 11, 2023, she shared a post including a picture of what looks to be Rutherford's hand on her leg. While many commented on the relationship, one wrote:
"Billie Eilish & Lady Gaga please 🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😍✅🥰"
The post has received just under 13 million likes. One netizen commented: "Girl it's going to be embarrassing when you guys break up."
Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford Break Up
In May 2023, a representative for Eilish confirmed that the two music artists had gone their separate ways. In their statement, they expressed:
"We can confirm Billie and Jesse did split amicably."
They went on to put cheating rumors to rest in their confirmation of the split. On top of this, the singer's representative claimed that the duo are still friends post-breakup.