History of Olivia Rodrigo in Timeline
Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She started her career in acting as a child, including a role in "An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success". She gained significant recognition for her starring roles in Disney Channel's "Bizaardvark" and Disney+'s "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series", launching her into mainstream popularity as both an actress and musician.
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Olivia Rodrigo delighted a young fan by unexpectedly attending her talent show after a chance encounter with the girl's mother during a Pilates session. Rodrigo wished the fan luck in a video.
2000: No Doubt released Bathwater
In 2000, No Doubt released "Bathwater", the song that Olivia Rodrigo would later perform with them at Coachella in 2024.
February 20, 2003: Olivia Rodrigo's birth
On February 20, 2003, Olivia Isabel Rodrigo was born, marking the beginning of her life as an American singer-songwriter and actress.
May 2010: First Onscreen Appearance
In May 2010, at the age of seven, Olivia Rodrigo made her first onscreen appearance in an Old Navy commercial.
2015: An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success
In 2015, Olivia Rodrigo appeared in the direct-to-video film 'An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success', marking an early role in her acting career.
2015: Acting Debut in An American Girl
In 2015, at age twelve, Olivia Rodrigo made her acting debut, starring as Grace Thomas in the direct-to-video film, An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success.
2016: Role in Bizaardvark
In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo landed a role in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark, playing the character Paige Olvera, a guitarist, for three seasons.
2016: Bizaardvark Role
In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo rose to prominence after landing a leading role in the Disney Channel series 'Bizaardvark'.
2017: Instagram #KindComments Campaign
In 2017, Olivia Rodrigo, along with her Bizaardvark co-star Madison Hu, partnered with Instagram for the #KindComments campaign to encourage kindness on social media, continuing into 2018.
2018: My Friend's Place Collaboration
In 2018, Olivia Rodrigo and Madison Hu collaborated with My Friend's Place for their 30th anniversary, helping homeless youth with shelter, food, work, education, and healthcare, raising over $740,000 at an event hosted by Jack Black. Rodrigo was also named a speaker for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and became the face of the "She Can STEM" campaign in December of 2018.
2018: Dating Ethan Wacker
In 2018, Olivia Rodrigo began dating her Bizaardvark co-star Ethan Wacker after they met in 2016; the relationship ended in 2019.
February 2019: Cast in High School Musical Series
In February 2019, Olivia Rodrigo was cast in the starring role of Nini Salazar-Roberts on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
November 2019: Premiere of High School Musical series and release of All I Want
In November 2019, the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series premiered, featuring Olivia Rodrigo in a starring role. She also wrote and performed the promotional single "All I Want" for the series, which was released in November 2019.
2019: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
In 2019, Olivia Rodrigo starred in 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' on Disney+, further solidifying her role as a leading actress.
2020: Signing with Geffen Records
In 2020, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records, securing ownership of the masters of her music through a negotiated record deal.
January 8, 2021: Release of Drivers License
On January 8, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single, "Drivers License", co-written with producer Dan Nigro, which became a critical and commercial success.
February 2021: "Spicy Pisces T-shirts" Merchandise Line Release
In February 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her merchandise line, "Spicy Pisces T-shirts", on her website, donating all proceeds to She's the First.
April 1, 2021: Release of Deja Vu
On April 1, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her follow-up single, "Deja Vu", which debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her as the first artist to have her first two releases debut in the top 10 of the Hot 100.
May 14, 2021: Release of Good 4 U
On May 14, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released "Good 4 U", the third single from her debut album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her second number-one single.
May 21, 2021: Release of Sour
On May 21, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut studio album, Sour, to critical acclaim, establishing her as a prominent artist of Generation Z.
June 2021: Premiere of Sour Prom
In June 2021, Olivia Rodrigo premiered Sour Prom, a prom-themed concert film, on YouTube.
June 2021: Depop 'Sour Shop' Sale
In June 2021, Olivia Rodrigo sold her clothes, wardrobe, and music video items on Depop via 'Sour Shop', donating 100% of the proceeds to charity.
July 13, 2021: White House COVID-19 Vaccination Promotion
On July 13, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo participated in a White House effort to promote COVID-19 vaccinations among young people in the U.S., meeting with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
November 18, 2021: Gibson Guitar Donation
On November 18, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo donated a signed Gibson guitar to the #VenturesIntoCures program for auction, with all proceeds supporting research for epidermolysis bullosa.
December 2021: Casetify Brand Ambassador
In December 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was announced as a brand ambassador for the phone accessory company Casetify, initiating a year-long partnership. She took on a creative director role for the "Hardened Hearts" phone case collection.
2021: Graduation
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo graduated after being homeschooled since 2016, when she moved to Los Angeles for her role in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark.
2021: Time's Entertainer of the Year
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo received numerous music accolades and was named Time's Entertainer of the Year and Billboard's Rookie of the Year.
2021: Release of Drivers License and Sour
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records and released her debut single "Drivers License", which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She also released her debut album, Sour, featuring hit songs like "Good 4 U", "Deja Vu", "Traitor", and "Brutal".
2021: Variety's Songwriter of the Year
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was named "Songwriter of the Year" by Variety and was considered the top Songwriter by Blokur and The Ivors Academy.
2021: Reported Relationship with Adam Faze
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was reportedly in a relationship with film producer Adam Faze, which ended in early 2022.
February 2022: Signed with Lighthouse Management + Media
In February 2022, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Lighthouse Management + Media, entering into a management arrangement with Aleen Keshishian and Zack Morgenroth.
March 25, 2022: Release of Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U
On March 25, 2022, Olivia Rodrigo's Disney+ documentary film, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, which detailed the making of Sour, was released.
April 2022: Glossier Celebrity Partner
In April 2022, Olivia Rodrigo became the first celebrity partner for the consumer beauty brand Glossier, marking a significant collaboration.
July 2022: End of Sour Tour
In July 2022, Olivia Rodrigo concluded her debut headlining tour, the Sour Tour, which had stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
November 20, 2022: Venture Fundraising Event Participation
On November 20, 2022, Olivia Rodrigo joined Eddie Vedder and Jill Vedder for the Third Annual Venture Fundraising event, which raised over $1.3 million that month and $6 million over three years to find a cure for epidermolysis bullosa.
December 2022: ASCAP Foundation Donation
In December 2022, Olivia Rodrigo joined Chris Stapleton, Selena Gomez, and others in donating exclusive items to the 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation, supporting music education and talent development programs.
2022: Continued Role in High School Musical
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo continued her leading role in the Disney+ series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'.
2022: Jack White as a Hero
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo mentioned that band member Jack White of The White Stripes is her "hero of all heroes".
2022: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo was honored as Billboard's Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music event.
2022: Linked to Zack Bia
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo was linked to DJ and music executive Zack Bia, marking another reported relationship.
2022: ASCAP Songwriter of the Year
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo was named "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.
2022: "Fuck You" Performance at Glastonbury Festival
In 2022, following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, Olivia Rodrigo performed "Fuck You" with Lily Allen at Glastonbury Festival, dedicating it to the justices who voted to overturn Roe.
January 2023: MusiCares Foundation Charity Relief Auction Donation
In January 2023, Olivia Rodrigo joined other musicians in donating items to the MusiCares Foundation Charity Relief Auction to assist struggling musicians with their financial needs.
August 11, 2023: Release of Bad Idea Right?
On August 11, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo released the second single from her album 'Guts', titled "Bad Idea Right?", which reached the top 10 in both the US and UK.
August 16, 2023: BRIT Billion Award
On August 16, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo became the youngest artist to receive the BRIT Billion Award for achieving over one billion digital streams in the United Kingdom.
September 8, 2023: Release of Guts album
On September 8, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo's second album, Guts, was released and debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart. The album was described as being about "growing pains" and self-discovery.
September 2023: Sony Electronics Collaboration
In September 2023, Olivia Rodrigo collaborated with Sony Electronics to release a special edition of their true wireless Linkbuds S earbuds.
October 9, 2023: American Express Concert
On October 9, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo performed songs from Guts in an exclusive concert in partnership with American Express at the Los Angeles Theater at Ace Hotel. All proceeds from ticket sales went to her Fund 4 Good nonprofit organization.
October 2023: Fund 4 Good Launch
In October 2023, Olivia Rodrigo launched a charity fund called Fund 4 Good, aimed at supporting women's reproductive healthcare, with the goal of raising awareness for groups championing women's issues.
October 18, 2023: Release of Guts: The Secret Tracks EP
On October 18, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo announced that the four secret tracks released on limited vinyl editions of Guts would be released as a limited vinyl-exclusive EP to commemorate Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday, called 'Guts: The Secret Tracks'.
December 2023: "Good 4 Ur Guts" Smoothie Introduction
In December 2023, Olivia Rodrigo and Health-Ade introduced the "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie, which was available in Erewhon Market stores until January 14, 2024.
2023: Dating Louis Partridge
In 2023, Olivia Rodrigo began dating English actor Louis Partridge; they reportedly split in late 2025.
2023: Release of Guts
In 2023, Olivia Rodrigo released her second studio album, Guts, which was supported by the hit single "Vampire" and other singles like "Bad Idea Right?" and "Get Him Back!".
2023: Variety's Storyteller of the Year
In 2023, Olivia Rodrigo was named "Storyteller of the Year" by Variety at the Variety Hitmakers Ceremony.
January 14, 2024: "Good 4 Ur Guts" Smoothie end of availability
On January 14, 2024, the "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie availability ended in Erewhon Market stores. The smoothie was a collaboration between Olivia Rodrigo and Health-Ade.
January 2024: Charity Auction Donation
In January 2024, Olivia Rodrigo donated items for a charity auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares and the Grammy Museum Foundation.
February 2024: Start of Guts World Tour
In February 2024, Olivia Rodrigo commenced her second headlining tour, the Guts World Tour, covering North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
March 12, 2024: Condom Distribution at St. Louis Concert
On March 12, 2024, condoms and Plan B pills were distributed at Olivia Rodrigo's St. Louis concert, where abortion was illegal under state law, to support reproductive health.
March 22, 2024: Release of Guts (Spilled)
On March 22, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo released a deluxe version of Guts, titled Guts (Spilled), which included five additional songs, featuring the four secret tracks from the vinyl variants.
April 13, 2024: Coachella Appearance with No Doubt
On April 13, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo made a special guest appearance at No Doubt's Coachella show, where she performed the band's 2000 single "Bathwater" alongside them.
October 2, 2024: Guts World Tour Concert Film Announcement
On October 2, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo announced the upcoming release of the Guts World Tour concert film.
October 2024: Philippines Concert Proceeds Donation
In October 2024, Olivia Rodrigo donated all net proceeds from her sold-out Philippines concert to Jhpiego, a women's health global organization working in the Philippines.
October 29, 2024: Release of Guts World Tour Concert Film
On October 29, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo released the Guts World Tour concert film on Netflix.
November 2024: Lancôme Global Brand Ambassador
In November 2024, Olivia Rodrigo became the global brand ambassador for Lancôme, expanding her role in the beauty and fashion industry.
2024: Kamala Harris Endorsement
In 2024, Olivia Rodrigo endorsed Kamala Harris in the United States presidential election, publicly expressing her political support.
2024: ASCAP Songwriter of the Year
In 2024, Olivia Rodrigo was named "Songwriter of the Year" again at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards and received honorable mention on Billboard's "25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century".
March 2025: Ranked on Billboard's Top Women Artists
In March 2025, Billboard ranked Olivia Rodrigo at number 21 on the "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list, recognizing her impact on music.
June 2025: Music Festival Performances
In June 2025, Olivia Rodrigo is scheduled to perform at several music festivals, including headlining Governors Ball on June 7, the BST Hyde Park Show on June 27, and Glastonbury Festival on June 29.
July 2025: End of Guts World Tour
In July 2025, Olivia Rodrigo is scheduled to conclude her second headlining tour, the Guts World Tour, after touring North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
July 2025: Statement on Gaza War Conditions
In July 2025, Olivia Rodrigo spoke out against the "horrific and completely unacceptable" conditions in Palestine during the Gaza war, emphasizing the suffering of children and donating to UNICEF.
September 2025: Criticism of ABC Network and Support for Jimmy Kimmel
In September 2025, Olivia Rodrigo criticized the ABC network's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, calling it "blatant censorship," expressing solidarity and signing an ACLU open letter.
October 2025: Fund 4 Good Donation and Gaza Support
In October 2025, Olivia Rodrigo donated ticket proceeds from her American Express concert to Fund 4 Good and shared Instagram Stories highlighting civilian casualties in Gaza, encouraging donations to humanitarian organizations.
October 2025: American Express Concert Experience
In October 2025, Olivia Rodrigo partnered with American Express for an exclusive concert experience for Platinum Card members at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, continuing her collaboration with the brand.
November 2025: Criticism of U.S. Department of Homeland Security
In November 2025, Olivia Rodrigo criticized the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for unauthorized use of her song "All-American Bitch" in a government video, leading to its removal.
2025: Reported split with Louis Partridge
In 2025, Olivia Rodrigo reportedly split up with English actor Louis Partridge, whom she started dating in 2023.
January 2026: Miu Miu Advertisement Campaign
In January 2026, Olivia Rodrigo appeared in Miu Miu's advertisement campaign for their spring/summer 2026 collection, marking her involvement in high fashion.
January 2026: Contribution to Charity Compilation Album Help (2)
In January 2026, it was announced that Olivia Rodrigo would contribute a track to the charity compilation album Help (2) in support of War Child and participate in a charity auction to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Sudan.
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