Billie Eilish's New Love? Meet Nat Wolff — Actor, Musician, and Tourette's Advocate

He's no stranger to fame — but in 2025, Nat Wolff is making headlines not for his next film or releasing a song, but for a kiss.

Paparazzi cameras captured the 30-year-old actor and musician sharing a tender, champagne-laced moment with Billie Eilish on a Venetian balcony, sending social media into a frenzy. Was it love? A fleeting rendezvous? Or the natural evolution of a deeply rooted friendship between two artists who share more than most fans ever realized?

To understand how Wolff landed here — as the soft-spoken center of internet gossip and Hollywood whispers — you have to rewind two decades to a very different kind of stage.

From Nickelodeon Teen Star to Indie Actor

Born Nathaniel Marvin Wolff on December 17, 1994, in Los Angeles, Nat was quite literally raised in showbiz. His father, Michael Wolff, was the bandleader for The Arsenio Hall Show, and his mother, Polly Draper, was an actress and filmmaker best known for "Thirtysomething." Showmanship was in his DNA.

By age nine, Nat was starring alongside his younger brother, Alex Wolff, in "The Naked Brothers Band,"· a mockumentary-style series on Nickelodeon created by Draper. The show ran from 2007 to 2009, with Nat writing original songs and charming tweens across America.

Unlike many child stars, Nat didn't burn out. Instead, he slowed down — purposefully pivoting to indie films, modest roles, and character work.

"I never wanted to peak at 12," he told Rolling Stone in a 2022 interview. "I wanted a career I could still be proud of at 50".

The Serious Pivot: Paper Towns, Palo Alto, and Beyond

After the Nickelodeon years, Nat gradually carved out a place for himself as a go-to young actor in thoughtful, often literary films. He starred as Isaac in "The Fault in Our Stars" (2014), played Quentin in "Paper Towns" (2015), and took on challenging indie roles in "Palo Alto" (2013), "Ashby" (2015), and" The Kill Team" (2019).

He also appeared in the controversial "Death Note" (2017) remake, facing criticism with quiet humility and using the experience to learn.

By 2020, Wolff had traded red carpets for rehearsal rooms, choosing projects like Gia Coppola's Mainstream and the supernatural drama "Mortal," while continuing to tour with his brother in their band, Nat & Alex Wolff.

Tourette's, Acceptance, and a Connection with Billie

What many fans don't know: Nat Wolff lives with Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary tics — a fact he kept private for years. Billie Eilish, who has also publicly discussed living with Tourette syndrome, became a source of inspiration for him.

"She was the first public figure I saw really owning it," Nat said during a 2023 podcast interview. "It made me feel less alone."

That connection became more than symbolic. In 2024, Nat & Alex Wolff opened several dates on Billie's "Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour." Backstage, the two bonded — over music, anxiety, and neurodiversity.

They collaborated on creative projects, most notably the haunting, dreamlike music video for Eilish's single "Chihiro," which Billie directed and Nat starred in. The chemistry was instant, and fans took notice.

Venice: The Moment That Changed Everything

Then came the balcony moment. During the Venice Biennale in 2025, the two artists were seen sipping champagne and sharing a quiet, intimate kiss overlooking the Grand Canal. It wasn't flashy or staged — it was real and unguarded.

Within hours, #NatWolff trended on X, formerlyTwitter. Media outlets picked up the story. Speculation ran wild: Were they dating? Collaborating again? Just friends?

Neither has confirmed a relationship, but close friends say the two have grown "incredibly close" in the last year. A source told Elle: "They're both old souls, they're both neurodivergent, and they feel really safe around each other".

A New Kind of Fame

Today, Nat Wolff finds himself at an unlikely intersection: nostalgia icon for Millennials who grew up with his Nickelodeon hits, and romantic mystery man to Gen Zers following Eilish's every move.

But behind the tabloid buzz is an artist who's been quietly building a thoughtful, multifaceted career. He's an actor with range, a musician with soul, and an advocate for honesty — whether about mental health, creativity, or falling in love in the public eye.

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