Sarah Connor. Ellen Ripley. And now, Billie Eilish. the pop megastar is the latest onscreen James Cameron heroine, but she’s playing herself. The auteur and Eilish codirected the new documentary Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), which takes viewers inside Eilish’s kinetic concerts. Eilish also looks fully herself in our cover shoot, photographed by Willy Vanderperre and styled by ELLE fashion special projects director Paul Sinclaire. Below, see the exclusive photos and read her interview with Suzy Exposito about the film project, future acting plans, and speaking out about injustice. “Why is it controversial to step in when someone’s getting bullied and try to stop it?” she tells us. We’re happy to team up again with this generational talent, who so often uses her platform for good.
—Nina Garcia, editor-in-chief
