History of Olivia Rodrigo in Timeline
Olivia Rodrigo is an American singer-songwriter and actress who gained initial recognition through her roles in Disney Channel's *Bizaardvark* and Disney+'s *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*. Her career began earlier with commercials and a direct-to-video film. She transitioned into music, achieving massive success with her debut single 'drivers license,' which topped global charts. Rodrigo's music is characterized by its introspective lyrics, pop sensibilities, and incorporation of elements from various genres. Her rapid rise in the music industry has solidified her status as a prominent figure in contemporary pop culture.
2000: "Bathwater" release
In 2000, No Doubt released the single "Bathwater", which Olivia Rodrigo performed with the band at Coachella in 2024.
February 20, 2003: Olivia Rodrigo's Birth
On February 20, 2003, Olivia Isabel Rodrigo was born. She is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
May 2010: First Onscreen Appearance
In May 2010, at age 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'.
2015: Acting Debut in An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success
In 2015, at age twelve, Olivia Rodrigo made her acting debut portraying the lead role of Grace Thomas in the direct-to-video film An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success.
2016: Role in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark
In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo landed an acting role in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark and moved to Los Angeles to star as the character Paige Olvera.
2016: Met Ethan Wacker
In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo met Ethan Wacker when they started filming the series Bizaardvark.
2016: Leading Role in Bizaardvark
In 2016, Olivia Rodrigo rose to prominence for her leading role in the Disney Channel series 'Bizaardvark'.
2017: Instagram #KindComments Campaign
In 2017, Olivia Rodrigo and her Bizaardvark co-star Madison Hu teamed up with Instagram's #KindComments campaign to encourage their fans to spread kindness and foster positivity on social media until 2018.
2018: Charity and Advocacy Work
In 2018, Olivia Rodrigo and Madison Hu collaborated with My Friend's Place for their 30th anniversary, supporting homeless youth with shelter, food, work, education, and healthcare. Olivia Rodrigo was also named an institute speaker and panelist for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and became the face of the "She Can STEM" campaign in December.
2018: Dating Ethan Wacker
In 2018, Olivia Rodrigo began dating her Bizaardvark co-star Ethan Wacker, after meeting in 2016 when they started filming the series. The couple broke up in 2019.
February 2019: Cast in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
In February 2019, Olivia Rodrigo was cast as Nini Salazar-Roberts in 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, 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' premiered, and Olivia Rodrigo released the promotional single "All I Want" for the series.
2019: Leading Role in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
In 2019, Olivia Rodrigo starred in the Disney+ series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series'.
2019: Reported Relationship with Joshua Bassett
In 2019, Olivia Rodrigo was reportedly linked to her High School Musical: The Musical: The Series co-star Joshua Bassett.
2020: Signs with Geffen Records
In 2020, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records, securing ownership of her music masters.
January 8, 2021: Release of Debut Single "Drivers License"
On January 8, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo released her debut single, "Drivers License," co-written with Dan Nigro, to critical acclaim.
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, with all proceeds benefitting the non-governmental organization 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 in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
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 Album
On May 21, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo's debut studio album, Sour, was released to critical acclaim and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
June 2021: Premiere of Sour Prom
In June 2021, Olivia Rodrigo premiered Sour Prom, a prom-themed concert film, on YouTube.
June 2021: 'Sour Shop' Charity Sale
In June 2021, Olivia Rodrigo sold her clothes, wardrobe, and items from her music videos on Depop. 100% of the proceeds from 'Sour Shop' were donated to a charitable organization.
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. She met with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Chief Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci to discuss her efforts.
November 18, 2021: Gibson Guitar Donation
On November 18, 2021, Olivia Rodrigo donated a signed Gibson guitar to the #VenturesIntoCures program for auction and all proceeds went to life-saving research to treat and cure epidermolysis bullosa.
December 2021: Casetify Brand Ambassador
In December 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was announced as the brand ambassador for Casetify, a phone accessory company, for a year-long partnership. She also creative directed the "Hardened Hearts" phone case collection.
2021: Graduation
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo graduated, after being homeschooled since 2016.
2021: Awards and Honors in 2021
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo received various music accolades, including three Grammy Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, five iHeartRadio Music Awards, and four People's Choice Awards; an American Music Award, a Brit Award, and a Juno Award. She was named as Time's Entertainer of the Year for 2021 and was placed on 100 Next list. Billboard honored her as Rookie of the Year for 2021.
2021: Release of "Drivers License" and Sour Album
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records and released her debut single "Drivers License", which became a number-one hit. That same year, she also released her debut album, Sour, which included the hit song "Good 4 U".
2021: Various Inclusions in Lists and Awards
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was included in the lists of Bloomberg 50, Forbes 30 Under 30 in music category, Fortune's 40 Under 40 for two consecutive years, and Elle 100. Variety named her as the "Songwriter of the Year" for 2021 and Rodrigo was considered as the top Songwriter of 2021 by the music rights platform Blokur and The Ivors Academy.
2021: Time's Entertainer of the Year
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was recognized as Time's Entertainer of the Year.
2021: Reported Relationship with Adam Faze
In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo was reported to have dated film producer Adam Faze, with the relationship ending in early 2022.
February 2022: Signs with Lighthouse Management + Media
In February 2022, Olivia Rodrigo signed with Lighthouse Management + Media for management.
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 the first ever celebrity partner for the consumer beauty brand Glossier.
July 2022: End of the Sour Tour
In July 2022, Olivia Rodrigo concluded her debut headlining tour, the Sour Tour, which included stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
November 20, 2022: Venture Fundraising Event Participation
On November 20, 2022, Olivia Rodrigo joined other celebrities, co-founders Eddie Vedder and Jill Vedder for the Third Annual Venture Fundraising event which helped raise more than $1.3 million that month and $6 million for the next three years to find a cure for epidermolysis bullosa and other rare diseases.
December 2022: ASCAP Foundation Donation
In December 2022, Olivia Rodrigo joined Chris Stapleton, Selena Gomez, and more to donate exclusive items to the 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation, which supports music education and talent development programs across the U.S. Also in December 2022, Rodrigo took part in that year's annual virtual concert, 'Musicians on Call' with 30 different artists.
2022: ASCAP Pop Music Awards
In 2022, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) named Olivia Rodrigo as the "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.
2022: Billboard Woman of the Year
In 2022, Billboard honored Olivia Rodrigo as Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music event. The magazine included her on its annual 21 Under 21 list.
2022: Hero of All Heroes
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo called Jack White, band member of The White Stripes, her "hero of all heroes".
2022: Linked to Zack Bia
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo was linked to DJ and music executive Zack Bia.
2022: Billboard's Woman of the Year and ASCAP's Pop Music Songwriter of the Year
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo was named Billboard's Woman of the Year and ASCAP's Pop Music Songwriter of the Year.
2022: End of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
In 2022, Olivia Rodrigo's role in 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' concluded.
2022: Glastonbury Performance and Roe v. Wade Protest
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 associate justices who voted to overturn Roe.
January 2023: MusiCares Foundation Charity Relief Auction Donation
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's album's second single, "Bad Idea Right?", was released, reaching 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 Album
On September 8, 2023, Olivia Rodrigo's second album, Guts, was released and debuted atop the Billboard 200.
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 Los Angeles Theater at Ace Hotel.
October 2023: Fund 4 Good Charity Fund Launch
In October 2023, Olivia Rodrigo launched a charity fund called Fund 4 Good, aimed at supporting reproductive healthcare of women.
October 18, 2023: Announcement 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.
December 2023: "Good 4 Ur Guts" Smoothie with Health-Ade
In December 2023, Olivia Rodrigo and Health-Ade introduced the "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie, which was available in Erewhon Market stores through 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 Album
In 2023, Olivia Rodrigo released her second studio album, Guts, featuring the number-one song "Vampire" and the singles "Bad Idea Right?" and "Get Him Back!".
2023: Variety "Storyteller of the Year"
In 2023, Variety named Olivia Rodrigo as "Storyteller of the Year" at the Variety Hitmakers Ceremony.
January 14, 2024: "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie availability ends
On January 14, 2024, the "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie collaboration between Olivia Rodrigo and Health-Ade, which was available in Erewhon Market stores, ended.
January 2024: MusiCares and Grammy Museum Foundation Donation
In January 2024, Olivia Rodrigo donated items for charity auction and proceeds went to MusiCares and Grammy Museum Foundation.
February 2024: Start of the Guts World Tour
In February 2024, Olivia Rodrigo embarked on her second headlining tour, the Guts World Tour.
March 12, 2024: Guts World Tour St. Louis Concert
On March 12, 2024, at Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour St. Louis concert, condoms and Plan B pills were distributed, where abortion was illegal under state law.
March 22, 2024: Release of Guts (Spilled)
On March 22, 2024, Olivia Rodrigo released a deluxe version of Guts, titled Guts (Spilled), with five additional songs.
April 13, 2024: Guest Appearance at No Doubt's Coachella Show
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: Philippines Concert Donation to Jhpiego
In October 2024, Olivia Rodrigo donated all net proceeds from her sold-out Philippines concert to Jhpiego, a women's health global organization with decades of lifesaving work in the Philippines.
October 29, 2024: Release of Guts World Tour Concert Film on Netflix
On October 29, 2024, the 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: 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: Kamala Harris Endorsement
In 2024, Olivia Rodrigo endorsed Kamala Harris in the United States presidential election.
2024: ASCAP's Pop Music Songwriter of the Year
In 2024, Olivia Rodrigo was recognized as ASCAP's Pop Music Songwriter of the Year for the second time.
March 2025: Billboard Ranking
In March 2025, Billboard ranked Olivia Rodrigo at number 21 on the "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
June 2025: Music Festival Performances
In June 2025, Olivia Rodrigo is slated to perform at several music festivals, including headlining Governors Ball, BST Hyde Park Show, and Glastonbury Festival, where she performed with David Byrne, The Last Dinner Party, Girl in Red and Robert Smith of The Cure.
July 2025: Comments on Gaza War
In July 2025, Olivia Rodrigo spoke out against the "horrific and completely unacceptable" conditions in Palestine during the Gaza war, donated to UNICEF, and encouraged her followers to do so as well.
July 2025: End of the Guts World Tour
In July 2025, Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour is scheduled to end, after touring North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
September 2025: Criticism of ABC Network
In September 2025, Olivia Rodrigo criticized the ABC network over the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, calling the decision "blatant censorship and abuse of power," and expressed solidarity with Kimmel and SAG-AFTRA. She also signed an ACLU open letter supporting free speech and condemning Kimmel's suspension.
October 2025: Fund 4 Good Donation
In October 2025, Olivia Rodrigo donated all ticket proceeds from her American Express intimate concert to her Fund 4 Good initiative, which supports women's and girls' rights, reproductive freedom, and education.
October 2025: American Express Partnership
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, which continued her prior collaboration during the Guts World Tour.
November 2025: Criticism of U.S. Department of Homeland Security
In November 2025, Olivia Rodrigo criticized the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after her song "All-American Bitch" was used in a government video without authorization, which eventually resulted in the soundtrack being removed from the video.
2025: Reported Split with Louis Partridge
In late 2025, Olivia Rodrigo reportedly split with English actor Louis Partridge, whom she began 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.
January 2026: Charity Compilation Album and Auction Participation
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 and medical aid efforts in Sudan. Also in January 2026, Rodrigo wore an "ICE Out" pin as part of the #BeGood campaign protesting the killing of Renée Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
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