Despite being just 17 years old, Kiwi native Lorde (real name Ella Yelich-O’Connor) isn’t afraid to stand up for her opinions and instincts.
In the latest issue of the magazine, cover girl Lorde says people often attempt to make her “feel young and inexperienced” when they first meet her. However, she says she can tell when someone’s not being straight with her.
“Teenagers are such a discerning group of people. They’ll immediately sniff out anything that feels contrived,” she said.
“I’ve developed something of a fearsome reputation. People know that if you talk down to me, I will roll my eyes or whatever.”
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Those instincts and that self-confidence (not to mention her talent) have helped Lorde steer her music career towards extroardinary new heights, taking home a veritable haul of international music awards.
While that level of fame brings a certain amount of scrutiny with it, there are definite advantages as well. For example, Lorde’s natural outspokenness has influenced her devoted fans in a positive way.
“People have told me that I’ve helped them feel confident, like they can say things they want to say,” she told Elle.
“They can talk about feminism in class without people calling them a lesbian. That’s so amazing that I can make someone feel like that.”
