Olympic Gold Medalist Laila Edwards Wants to Meet Billie Eilish: 'I'm a Big Fan!'
Olympic hockey champion Laila Edwards told TMZ Sports that meeting singer Billie Eilish is still on her bucket list, even after winning gold for Team USA. The 22-year-old University of Wisconsin player made history as the first Black woman to play Olympic hockey for the United States.
Olympic hockey champion Laila Edwards has one dream left to check off her list: meeting pop star Billie Eilish. The 22-year-old told TMZ Sports that despite her life changing dramatically since winning Olympic gold, she's still hoping to meet the Grammy-winning singer.
Edwards made history as the first Black woman to play Olympic women's hockey for Team USA. The University of Wisconsin athlete has already collected multiple medals, including gold at the 2025 World Championship and silver at other international competitions.
According to ESPN, Edwards lists both Beyoncé and Billie Eilish among her favorite musicians. She admits to being a fan of Drake's older work but not his recent releases. The report notes that despite being an Olympian with the world at her feet, Edwards can still get starstruck like anyone else.
Edwards balances being a symbol of progress in hockey while staying grounded as a regular person with celebrity crushes and musical preferences. Her Olympic success has opened doors, but meeting her musical idol remains an unfulfilled goal.
Edwards shows that even world-class athletes have regular celebrity crushes and dreams beyond their sport. Her story highlights how Olympic success doesn't change someone's personal interests and fandoms.
Watch to see if Billie Eilish responds to Edwards' public interest in meeting her.
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