History of Olivia Rodrigo in Timeline

Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Beginning her career as a child actress, she gained recognition for her roles in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark and Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Her early career in children's entertainment paved the way for her later success in the music industry.

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February 20, 2003: Olivia Rodrigo's Birth

On February 20, 2003, Olivia Isabel Rodrigo was born. She is an American singer-songwriter and actress.

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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: Appearance in 'An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success'

In 2015, Olivia Rodrigo appeared in 'An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success', a direct-to-video film.

2016: Role in 'Bizaardvark'

In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo gained prominence for her role as a guitarist in the Disney Channel series 'Bizaardvark'.

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2016: Role in Disney Channel's 'Bizaardvark'

In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo landed an acting role in Disney Channel's 'Bizaardvark', leading to her family moving to Los Angeles and her being homeschooled.

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2017: Instagram #KindComments Campaign

From 2017 to 2018, Olivia Rodrigo and her Bizaardvark co-star Madison Hu teamed up with Instagram #KindComments to encourage their fans to spread kindness and foster positivity on social media.

2018: Partnership with My Friend's Place and Geena Davis Institute

In 2018, Olivia Rodrigo and Madison Hu partnered with My Friend's Place to support homeless youth, and Rodrigo became a speaker for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. She also became the face of "She Can STEM" campaign.

February 2019: Cast in 'High School Musical: The Musical: The 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: The Musical: The Series' and Release of 'All I Want'

In November 2019, the Disney+ series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' premiered, featuring Olivia Rodrigo. She also wrote and performed the promotional single "All I Want" for the series.

2019: Role in 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'

In 2019, Olivia Rodrigo starred as a musical theater enthusiast in the Disney+ series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'.

2020: Signing with Geffen Records

In 2020, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records, securing ownership of her music masters in the record deal.

January 8, 2021: Release of 'Drivers License'

On January 8, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single, "Drivers License", co-written with Dan Nigro. The song quickly gained critical acclaim and broke streaming records.

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February 2021: Release of "Spicy Pisces T-shirts" merchandise line

In February 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her "Spicy Pisces T-shirts" merchandise line on her website, with all proceeds benefitting She's the First, a non-governmental organization that sponsors young girls' scholarship and education.

April 1, 2021: Release of 'Deja Vu'

On April 1, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her follow-up single, "Deja Vu", which debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first artist to debut her first two releases in the top 10.

May 14, 2021: Release of 'Good 4 U'

On May 14, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released "Good 4 U", which became her second single to debut at number one on the Hot 100.

May 21, 2021: Release of 'Sour'

On May 21, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut studio album, 'Sour', to critical acclaim. The album established 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.

July 13, 2021: White House effort to promote COVID-19 vaccinations

On July 13, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo participated in a White House initiative to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations among young people in the U.S. She met with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Chief Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci to discuss her involvement and record videos promoting vaccination.

November 18, 2021: Donation of Gibson guitar to #VenturesIntoCures program

On November 18, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo donated a signed Gibson guitar to the #VenturesIntoCures program for auction, with all proceeds going to life-saving research to treat and cure epidermolysis bullosa.

December 2021: Casetify Brand Ambassador

In December 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was announced as a brand ambassador for Casetify, a phone accessory company, under a year-long partnership.

December 24, 2021: Release of 'The Bels' Snippet

On December 24, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo shared a snippet of a Christmas song called "The Bels" on Instagram, which she wrote and recorded at age five.

2021: Graduation

In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo graduated after being homeschooled since 2016.

2021: Release of 'Drivers License' and 'Sour'

In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records and released her debut single "Drivers License", which topped the Billboard Hot 100. She also released her debut album, Sour, featuring the hit song "Good 4 U".

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2021: Time's Entertainer of the Year

In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was recognized as Time's Entertainer of the Year.

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 details the making of Sour, was released.

April 2022: Glossier Celebrity Partner

In April 2022, Olivia Rodrigo became consumer beauty brand Glossier's first ever celebrity partner.

July 2022: End of Sour Tour

In July 2022, Olivia Rodrigo's debut headlining tour, the Sour Tour, concluded, which included stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

2022: Honored as Woman of the Year by Billboard

In 2022, Billboard honored Olivia Rodrigo as Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music event.

2022: Jack White as "hero of all heroes"

In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo called Jack White her "hero of all heroes".

2022: Continued Role in 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'

In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo continued her role in the Disney+ series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'.

2022: Billboard's Woman of the Year and ASCAP Award

In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo was named Billboard's Woman of the Year and also won "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.

2022: Performance of "Fuck You" 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. She dedicated the performance to the associate justices who voted to overturn Roe, expressing her devastation and concern for women's freedom.

January 2023: Donation to the MusiCares Foundation Charity Relief Auction

In January 2023, Olivia Rodrigo joined various musicians in donating items to the MusiCares Foundation Charity Relief Auction to help 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 the album Guts, "Bad Idea Right?", which reached the top 10 in 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'

On September 8, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo's second album, Guts, was released and debuted atop the Billboard 200, and was declared by BBC News as the most critically acclaimed album of 2023.

September 2023: Collaboration with Sony Electronics

In September 2023, Olivia Rodrigo collaborated with Sony Electronics to release a special edition of their true wireless Linkbuds S earbuds.

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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 Los Angeles Theater at Ace Hotel, with ticket sales benefiting her Fund 4 Good nonprofit.

October 18, 2023: Announcement of 'Guts: The Secret Tracks' EP

On October 18, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo announced the release of the four secret tracks released on limited vinyl editions of Guts as a limited vinyl-exclusive EP to commemorate Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday.

December 2023: Health-Ade Smoothie Collaboration

In December 2023, Olivia Rodrigo and Health-Ade introduced the "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie, which was available in Erewhon Market stores.

2023: Release of 'Guts'

In 2023, Olivia Rodrigo released her second studio album, 'Guts', which included the number-one song "Vampire" and the singles "Bad Idea Right?" and "Get Him Back!".

January 14, 2024: End Date for "Good 4 Ur Guts" Smoothie

The "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie made in partnership between Olivia Rodrigo and Health-Ade ended its availability in Erewhon Market stores on January 14, 2024.

March 12, 2024: Distribution of condoms and Plan B pills at St. Louis concert

On March 12, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo distributed condoms and Plan B pills at her St. Louis concert, where abortion was illegal under state law, as part of her Fund 4 Good initiative.

March 20, 2024: Announcement of 'Guts (Spilled)' Deluxe Version

On March 20, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo announced the release of a deluxe version of Guts with five additional songs, including the four secret tracks from the vinyl variants.

March 22, 2024: Release of 'Guts (Spilled)'

On March 22, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo released Guts (Spilled), the deluxe version of her album Guts.

April 13, 2024: Guest Appearance at Coachella 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: Announcement of 'Guts World Tour' Concert Film

On October 2, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo announced the release of the 'Guts World Tour' concert film.

October 2024: Donation of concert proceeds to Jhpiego

In October 2024, Olivia Rodrigo donated all net proceeds from her sold-out Philippines concert to Jhpiego, a women's health organization with decades of lifesaving work in the Philippines.

October 2024: End of Guts World Tour

In October 2024, Olivia Rodrigo's second headlining tour, the Guts World Tour, concluded. The tour spanned North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.

October 29, 2024: Release of 'Guts World Tour' Concert Film on Netflix

On October 29, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts World Tour' concert film was released on Netflix.

November 2024: Lancôme Global Brand Ambassador

In November 2024, Olivia Rodrigo became the global brand ambassador for Lancôme.

2024: Named "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards

In 2024, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) named Olivia Rodrigo as the "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.

2024: ASCAP Pop Music Award

In 2024, Olivia Rodrigo was awarded "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards for the second time.

June 27, 2025: Headlining BST Hyde Park Show

On June 27, 2025, Olivia Rodrigo is set to headline the BST Hyde Park Show, supported by The Last Dinner Party and Girl in Red. This marks Rodrigo's largest headlining performance in the UK.