Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo in May 2024
Born
Olivia Isabel Rodrigo

(2003-02-20) February 20, 2003 (age 21)
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • actress
Years active2015–present
WorksDiscography
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Labels
Websiteoliviarodrigo.com
Signature

Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress. She first became well known for her roles on the Disney television shows Bizaardvark (2016–2019) and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2022).

Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records in 2020. She then released her first song "Drivers License" in 2021 which made her popular. She released her first studio album Sour that was released that same year. The album won her three Grammy Awards. A Disney+ documentary, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U was released in 2022. In 2023, Rodrigo released her second studio album, Guts, which was popular and had good reviews from critics.

Rodrigo has had three Billboard Hot 100 number-one songs and two Billboard 200 number-one albums. She has also won an American Music Award, seven Billboard Music Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards. Time named her the 2021 Entertainer of the Year and Billboard named her Woman of the Year in 2022.

Her music has been seen as "emotional" power ballads with her music focused on ending relationships, mental health, and sadness.[1] Her music has been popular with critics, journalists, and her fans. Slate called her "Gen-Z's most [talented] new artist".[2] Several other media sources have called her Gen Z's best artists and the musical voice of this generation.[3][4]

Rodrigo also focuses on fundraisers for women's education and health.[5] She gives out money to charities that help find cures for rare diseases, support abortion and education programs.[6][7]

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  5. Levere, Jane L. (September 9, 2018). "Role Models Tell Girls That STEM's for Them in New Campaign". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
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