Where Bill Kaulitz became Bill Kaulitz: Searching for clues with the VOGUE cover star in Loitsche
Bill has changed a lot there, and for the better. This has become particularly clear in recent years. He used to be melancholic and much more introverted; he even had a heavy side to him. Through the podcast " Kaulitz Hills – Mustard from Hollywood ," which the two have been running since 2021, he's probably learned how liberating it is to share openly. And how good it feels to realize that people like you just the way you are. This, along with the freedom in Los Angeles , has helped him understand himself better. I've seen how he's grown and how good it is for him now to simply be himself and to express his innermost thoughts.
The train station Bill used to go to (about a 45-minute walk) to get to Magdeburg. Shirt, embossed leather jacket, pants, boots, sunglasses, earrings, and a belt with a chain detail, all by LOUIS VUITTON. Septum and lip piercings, private.
I would describe Bill as a warm-hearted and positive person. He has never been someone who thinks things through endlessly or is plagued by doubt. It's typical of him: When an opportunity presents itself, he immediately says yes. He's always up for adventure. Despite all his self-confidence, he can also be shy, especially when it comes to romance. That's really cute. Despite his loud mouth, he's sensitive, has a big heart, and empathy for others. That's probably why he has so many good friends. He's not like other stars who deliberately keep their circle small or have trouble trusting others.
He wears his heart on his sleeve. He likes to share not only material things with his closest confidants, but also his thoughts and secrets. After a tour or other intensive work phases, he naturally retreats to recharge his social batteries, but overall, he's someone who enjoys being around people, preferably a diverse group from different backgrounds and walks of life. When he celebrates his birthday with Tom, for example, the most wonderful thing for him is watching how all these contrasts collide and what develops from them.
DHL T-shirt by VETEMENTS ARCHIVE, Spring/Summer 2016. Jacket and trousers, both by LORO PIANA. "Boston" clogs by BIRKENSTOCK. Sunglasses by BOTTEGA VENETA. Diamond necklace by WEMPE. Earrings and rings, both by BVLGARI. Septum and lip piercings, private.
Injustice really pisses him off; he always advocates for fairness. I value that in him not only as a friend, but also as a business partner. We often collaborate on projects; I'm a freelance art director and graphic designer, and in addition to album covers and campaigns, I recently designed his own tequila. He's a pleasure to work with. We trust each other, and there's not a word, no matter how honest, that either of us could misunderstand. His ability to make others feel good makes him a truly special person to me.
I can still clearly remember our coming out to each other when we were already 18. It was during one of my visits to her Hamburg villa, and as we said goodnight, he said to me, "I have to tell you something tomorrow." I replied, "I think I know what it is, and I have to tell you and Tom something too." He said, "I think I know what it is, too." We both laughed. For a long time, he hid his sexuality from the public, partly because of his fans and because this neutrality was expected of him. It put a lot of strain on him. I'm so happy for him that he can now just blurt out everything that's on his mind. He is 100 percent authentic. He presents himself in the Netflix documentary or on the podcast, and that's how he is in private, too. He never puts on an act. He doesn't have to, because he doesn't really have any bad sides. He's perhaps a bit impatient and wants things to happen immediately. This impatience sometimes frustrates him. He's very tidy , sometimes even pedantic. For example, when visitors leave a used coffee cup on the coffee table, I know it annoys him.
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