Billie Eilish leaves her pop star image behind as Esther Greenwood in ‘The Bell Jar’

Ten-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish is going from global pop icon to Hollywood newcomer, with her new role in The Bell Jar. In the latest paparazzi photos, Eilish, who is famous for her baggy clothes, colored hair, and casual looks, was seen in a 90s look with bold red lipstick, shoulder-length vintage curls, and a navy blue dress, matching with a striped jacket. In another photo, she was seen in a solid red top with a red and beige skirt paired with red lips.

The new look was a huge contrast to the singer's usual appearance, making her upcoming role feel even more different from what fans have seen before. The photos were reportedly clicked on a Toronto set where Eilish was shooting for her upcoming film, The Bell Jar, based on the novel by Sylvia Plath published under the name Victoria Lucas in 1963.

The Bell Jar is set in 1953, and Eilish's new look as Esther Greenwood does justice to that era, with a vintage 1950s-inspired style.

Why is everyone talking about Billie Eilish's new vintage-inspired look for The Bell Jar?

Billie Eilish has made a name for herself in the music industry, with a career spanning over a decade. With 124 million followers on Instagram, Eilish is famous for her casual and oversized style, which has been loved by her followers throughout the years.

While Billie has appeared in dresses and gowns in multiple awards shows, with one of her famous attires being a custom Gucci ivory and duchesse satin corseted gown for the Met Gala, Eilish's new vintage look is indeed very different from her previous outfits. The latest outfits are definitely giving her style a more transitional vibe and that has also resulted in online buzz with people calling her look unrecognizable.

At the same time, her look is also getting viral as it gives her fans a peek of how seriously she is stepping into her new acting role as Esther Greenwood in The Bell Jar by leaving behind her usual style.

Details about Billie Eilish character Esther Greenwood in The Bell Jar

In The Bell Jar, Billie Eilish is reported to portray Esther Greenwood, a nineteen-year-old girl who is the central character in the novel. Esther has a passion for writing and is trying to figure out her path in life. While she is a goal-oriented student, Esther finds herself struggling with the pressure of societal expectations and the role she is expected to play as a woman in the 1950s.

At the same time, it also feels like an interesting choice for Eilish, who entered the music industry at a young age herself and has openly talked about the challenges of growing up in the public eye while building a career in music.

Billie Eilish has previously appeared in Swarm, where she played Eva. The Bell Jar will be her first feature film role. Other reported cast of The Bell Jar includes Carey Mulligan, Connor Storrie, and Ella Beatty. The film is being directed by Sarah Polley, famous for Women Talking, Stories We Tell, and Away From Her.

As of now, there's no official release date confirmed by the production. The filming of the movie started two months ago in June 2026 in Toronto, and it is expected to continue until September. Based on the production timeline, the film could potentially release sometime in 2027. However, interested fans will have to wait for an official announcement from the makers for the confirmed release date.