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Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She began her career as a child, appearing in commercials and the direct-to-video film An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success (2015). She rose to prominence for her leading roles in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark (2016–2019) and the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2022).
Key Information
Shifting focus onto her recording career, Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records to release her 2021 single "Drivers License", which peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and raised her to international prominence. That same year, she released her debut studio album, Sour, which spawned her second number-one song "Good 4 U" and the similarly successful singles "Deja Vu", "Traitor", and "Brutal". The documentary Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, which chronicles the creative process of Sour, was released the following year. In 2023, Rodrigo released her second studio album, Guts, supported by her third number-one song "Vampire" and the singles "Bad Idea Right?" and "Get Him Back!"
Overall, Rodrigo has released three Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, two US Billboard 200 number-one albums, and eight songs with multi-platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her accolades include three Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, and seven Billboard Music Awards. She was recognized as Time's Entertainer of the Year in 2021, Billboard's Woman of the Year in 2022, and twice as ASCAP's Pop Music Songwriter of the Year in 2022 and 2024.
Early life
[edit]Olivia Isabel Rodrigo[1] was born on February 20, 2003,[2] at the Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murrieta, California, to Jennifer, a school teacher, and Chris, a family therapist.[3][4] She is an only child[5] and grew up in neighboring Temecula.[6] Rodrigo was born half-deaf in her left ear.[7] Rodrigo is half-Filipina and identifies as Filipino American.[8][9] Her paternal grandparents and great-grandparents emigrated from the Philippines, and her family follows Filipino traditions, including preparation of cuisine.[10][11] Her mother has German and Irish ancestry.[5][12] She grew up listening to her parents' favorite alternative rock music, such as the bands No Doubt, Pearl Jam, the White Stripes, and Green Day.[13]
Rodrigo attended Lisa J. Mails Elementary School in Murrieta, participating in their after-school musical theater program.[14] At age five, her parents signed her up for vocal lessons with Jennifer Dustman, who would begin to enroll Rodrigo in various local singing competitions.[15] Under the advisement of Dustman, her parents enrolled her in acting lessons.[16][17] She began taking piano lessons at age 9.[15] Rodrigo first became interested in songwriting after listening to country music songs by Taylor Swift,[13] and she was playing guitar by age 12.[17] In May 2010, at age seven, she first appeared onscreen in an Old Navy commercial.[18][19]
Career
[edit]2015–2019: Career beginnings and acting
[edit]In 2015, at age twelve, 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.[20] She attended Dorothy McElhinney Middle School in Murrieta for a year, until moving to Los Angeles after landing an acting role in Disney Channel's Bizaardvark in 2016;[14] she was homeschooled from then until her graduation in 2021.[5][21] Starring as the character Paige Olvera, a guitarist, she played the role for three seasons.[22][23][24][25]
In February 2019, she was cast in the starring role of Nini Salazar-Roberts on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, which premiered in November of that year.[26] Rodrigo was praised for her performance,[27][28] with Joel Keller from Decider describing her as "especially magnetic".[29] For the series, Rodrigo wrote and performed the promotional single "All I Want", released in November 2019.[30][31] She left the show at the end of its third season to focus on her music career.[32]
2020–2022: Sour
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Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records in 2020.[33] She negotiated the record deal to secure for herself ownership of the masters of her music.[5] On January 8, 2021, she released her debut single, "Drivers License", which she co-wrote with producer Dan Nigro.[34][35] Within the week of its release, "Drivers License" was critically acclaimed,[36] and broke Spotify's record twice for most daily streams ever for a non-holiday song with over 15.7 million global streams on January 11 and over 17 million global streams the next day.[37][38] It went on to break another Spotify record for the first song in history to hit 80 million streams in seven days.[39] The song debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100,[40] and reached number-one in numerous other countries.[41][42] Rodrigo stated in an interview that "It's been the absolute craziest week of my life ... My entire life just, like, shifted in an instant."[43]
On April 1, 2021, Rodrigo released her follow-up single, "Deja Vu", which debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100,[44] making her the first artist to debut their first two releases in the top 10 of the Hot 100.[45] The third single preceding her debut album, "Good 4 U", followed on May 14, 2021, and became her second single to debut at number one on the Hot 100.[46][47] Sour, her debut studio album, was released on May 21, 2021, to critical acclaim.[48] Slate's Chris Molanphy said its first three singles alone established Rodrigo's "early status as Gen-Z's most versatile new artist".[49] According to Clash critic Robin Murray, Rodrigo is regarded as one of Generation Z's finest artists,[50] while Variety dubbed her "the voice of her generation" in its cover story of Rodrigo.[13] Sour debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and spent a total of five weeks at the spot, becoming the longest reigning number-one album by a female artist in 2021.[51]
In June 2021, Rodrigo premiered Sour Prom, a prom-themed concert film on YouTube.[52] Three days later, Time named her Entertainer of the Year.[53] In an Instagram post on December 24, 2021, Rodrigo uploaded a snippet of a Christmas song called "The Bels" that she wrote and recorded at age five.[54][55] According to Billboard, Rodrigo closed 2021 as the bestselling singles artist worldwide,[56] while placing eight songs on the year-end Global 200 chart, including "Drivers License" at number four, "Good 4 U" at number nine, and "Deja Vu" at number 27.[57] In the US and UK, Sour was respectively the third and fourth bestselling album of 2021.[58][59] Sour and "Drivers License" were also respectively Spotify's most streamed album and song globally.[60] The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) ranked Rodrigo as the tenth best selling artist of 2021 and Sour as the second bestselling album of 2021.[61] To support Sour, Rodrigo embarked on her debut headlining tour, the Sour Tour, which ran from April to July 2022; it included stops in the United States, Canada, and Europe.[62]
In February 2022, Rodrigo signed with Lighthouse Management + Media, entering into a management arrangement with Aleen Keshishian and Zack Morgenroth.[63] Rodrigo's Disney+ documentary film Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, which details the making of Sour, was released on March 25, 2022.[64] Rodrigo received seven nominations at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Album of the Year for Sour, and Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Drivers License".[65] She won the awards for Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album for Sour, and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Drivers License".[66] In 2022, while crafting her next album, Guts, Rodrigo attended a poetry class at University of Southern California, and ended up repurposing one of her homework pieces into the song "Lacy", which would go on to appear on the album's tracklist.[67]
2023–present: Guts
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On August 16, 2023, Rodrigo became the youngest artist to receive the BRIT Billion Award for achieving over one billion digital streams in the United Kingdom. She was the 19th artist to receive a BRIT Billion Award.[68] Rodrigo's second album, Guts, was released on September 8, 2023, and debuted atop the Billboard 200. She stated that the album was about "growing pains" and self-discovery. Going into the album cycle, she felt that she had grown "ten years" between the ages of 18 and 20.[69] Guts received critical acclaim from various outlets and was later declared by BBC News as the most critically acclaimed album of 2023.[70] The album's lead single, "Vampire", was released on June 30, becoming Rodrigo's third single to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first artist ever to debut the lead singles from two career-opening albums at No. 1 on the Hot 100.[71][72][73] The album's second single, "Bad Idea Right?", was released on August 11, 2023,[74] reaching the top 10 in the US and UK.[75][76]
On October 9, 2023, Rodrigo performed songs from Guts in an exclusive concert in partnership with American Express at Los Angeles Theater at Ace Hotel, all proceeds from ticket sales went to her Fund 4 Good nonprofit organization.[77] On October 18, 2023, 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.[78] The EP Guts: The Secret Tracks ranked as one of the top sellers during Record Store Day.[79] On November 3, Rodrigo released the song "Can't Catch Me Now" for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.[80] The song won the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in a Sci-Fi, Fantasy or Horror Film at the 2023 ceremony.[81]
To support Guts, Rodrigo embarked on her second headlining tour, the Guts World Tour, which ran from February 2024 to July 2025 in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.[82][83] On March 20, 2024, Rodrigo announced that she would release a deluxe version of Guts with five additional songs, including the four secret tracks from the vinyl variants. She released Guts (Spilled) on March 22, 2024.[84] On April 13, 2024, Rodrigo made a special guest appearance at No Doubt's Coachella show, where she performed the band's 2000 single "Bathwater" alongside them.[85] On October 2, 2024, Rodrigo announced the release of the Guts World Tour concert film. It was released on October 29, 2024, on Netflix.[86]
Rodrigo performed at several music festivals in June 2025. On June 7, she headlined day 2 of the Governors Ball, where she performed a cover of "Burning Down the House" with musician David Byrne, founding member of Talking Heads.[87][88][89] She was the headlining act for the 2025 BST Hyde Park Show on June 27, with support from The Last Dinner Party and Girl in Red.[90] Two days later, on June 29, she headlined the final day of the 2025 Glastonbury Festival and performed on the Pyramid Stage in her largest performance in the UK to date. Her concert included a guest appearance by Robert Smith, with whom Rodrigo sang two songs by The Cure, "Just Like Heaven" and "Friday I'm in Love".[91][92] On August 1, she headlined the second day of Lollapalooza Chicago 2025, with Weezer guesting to perform the songs "Buddy Holly" and "Say It Ain't So" with her.[93] Rodrigo was featured in the documentary film Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – The Untold Story (2025), reflecting on the legacy of the all-female music festival.[94]
Artistry
[edit]Influences
[edit]Rodrigo has named Taylor Swift and Lorde as her idols and primary musical inspirations,[95] and once dubbed herself Swift's biggest fan "in the whole world".[96] Rodrigo later went on to give interpolation credits to Swift and Jack Antonoff on her song "1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back" and retroactively credited Swift, Antonoff and Annie Clark on her song "Deja Vu".[97] She said the White Stripes' Elephant is the album she listens to most,[98] and called band member Jack White her "hero of all heroes" in 2022.[99] Other stated influences on Rodrigo's debut studio album included Alanis Morissette, Kacey Musgraves,[100] Fiona Apple, St. Vincent,[101] Cardi B,[102] Gwen Stefani,[103] Avril Lavigne,[104] Billie Eilish, Halsey, Gracie Abrams[105] and Lana Del Rey.[106] Guts was primarily inspired by her punk and alternative rock influences, including Babes in Toyland and Rage Against the Machine.[7]
Songwriting and voice
[edit]Rodrigo's voice type is soprano.[107][108] Media outlets generally describe her music as pop,[109][110] pop rock,[111] alt-pop,[112] teen pop,[113] indie pop,[114] pop-punk,[115] power pop,[116] and 1990's alternative rock.[110] Rodrigo stated that she wants to be a songwriter and not "the biggest pop star that ever lived", and she chose to sign with Interscope/Geffen Records because its CEO John Janick praised her songwriting, not her "potential star quality".[5] Music journalist Laura Snapes called Rodrigo a "flag-bearer" for a new wave of songwriters who incline towards power ballads "that are as emotional as ever, but project that emotion inward, trading bombast for hush", and described her musical style as rooted in heartache, mental health, and sadness, without being melodramatic, expressing more realistic perspectives than resilient.[117]
Other ventures
[edit]Products and endorsements
[edit]Rodrigo was announced as brand ambassador of the phone accessory company Casetify, under a year-long partnership, in December 2021. She creative directed the "Hardened Hearts" phone case collection, which was inspired by her debut album, Sour, and the '90s and Y2K visual aesthetics.[118] She became consumer beauty brand Glossier's first ever celebrity partner in April 2022.[119] Rodrigo collaborated with Sony Electronics to release a special edition of their true wireless Linkbuds S earbuds in September 2023.[120] She and Health-Ade introduced the "Good 4 Ur Guts" smoothie in December 2023—which was available in Erewhon Market stores through January 14, 2024.[121] In November 2024, Rodrigo became the global brand ambassador for Lancôme.[122]In October 2025, Rodrigo partnered with American Express for an exclusive concert experience for Platinum Card members at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, marking a continuation of her prior collaboration with the brand during the Guts World Tour.[123]
Philanthropy and activism
[edit]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 from 2017 to 2018.[124][125][126] Rodrigo and Hu further teamed up with non-profit organization My Friend's Place for their 30th anniversary, to help homeless youth find shelter, food, work, education, and healthcare.[127] The event was hosted by Jack Black and raised over $740,000 for local homeless youth.[128] Also in 2018, Rodrigo was named an institute speaker and panelist for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.[16][129] In December that year, she became the face of "She Can STEM" campaign.[130][131][132]
In February 2021, Rodrigo released her merchandise line, "Spicy Pisces T-shirts", on her website, with all proceeds benefitting the non-governmental organization She's the First which sponsors young girls' scholarship and education.[133][134] In June 2021, she sold her clothes, wardrobe and all items from her music videos on Depop and 100% of all proceeds from 'Sour Shop' was donated to charitable organization.[135][136][137] Rodrigo donated a portion of her Sour Tour platinum ticket sales to Women for Women International which supports female survivors of war by helping them rebuild their lives after war devastation.[138] On November 18, 2021, she donated a signed Gibson guitar to #VenturesIntoCures program for auction and all proceeds went to life-saving research to treat and cure epidermolysis bullosa.[139][140] The following month, she joined Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Billy Porter with Musicians on Call in the 2nd Annual Virtual Concert "Hope for the Holidays" to bring Christmas cheer by uplifting performances and messages of hope to hospital patients via virtual concert.[141][142]

On July 13, 2021, Rodrigo was involved 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.[143][144][145] CNN reported that Rodrigo would record videos about the importance of young people getting vaccinated, including answering questions the youth have regarding the vaccination.[143]
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, Rodrigo performed "Fuck You", with British singer Lily Allen, at Glastonbury Festival.[146] She prefaced the performance by dedicating it to the associate justices who voted to overturn Roe, saying "I'm devastated and terrified. So many women and so many girls are going to die because of this. I wanted to dedicate this next song to the five members of the Supreme Court who have showed us that at the end of the day, they truly don't give a shit about freedom. The song is for the justices."[147]
On November 20, 2022, 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.[148][149][150][151] In December 2022, 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.[152][153] In the same month, Rodrigo took part in that year's annual virtual concert, 'Musicians on Call' with 30 different artists which brought holiday classic performances and videos of messages of hope to patients, families and health-workers in more than 5,000 hospitals nationwide.[154][155] In January 2023, Rodrigo joined various musicians in donating items to the MusiCares Foundation Charity Relief Auction to help struggling musicians with their financial needs.[156][157]
Rodrigo launched a charity fund called Fund 4 Good, aimed at supporting reproductive healthcare of women, in October 2023.[158][159] She told People that the motive of the non-profit is to raise awareness "for certain groups that are championing women's issues in America and all of the other territories [...] it's going to be a very fulfilling and hopefully productive experience."[160] In January 2024, she donated items for charity auction and proceed went to MusiCares and Grammy Museum Foundation.[161][162] A portion of the profits from the US leg of the Guts World Tour went to the fund, and supported the National Network of Abortion Funds.[163] Condoms and Plan B pills were distributed at Rodrigo's St. Louis concert on March 12, 2024, where abortion was illegal under state law.[164] A portion of the profits from the Canadian leg of the tour would go to the fund and support 600 women's shelters in Canada.[165][166] For the European leg of the Tour, Rodrigo donated to Women Against Violence Europe, in order to prevent all women and their children from any type of violence.[167] In October 2024, 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.[168][169]
Rodrigo endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election.[170]
In July 2025, she spoke out against the "horrific and completely unacceptable" conditions in Palestine during the Gaza war, saying "there is no child in Israel, Palestine or anywhere in the world who deserves to suffer through what we're seeing these children have to endure".[171] She donated to UNICEF and encouraged her followers to do so as well.[171][172] In September 2025, 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.[173] She also signed an ACLU open letter supporting free speech and condemning Kimmel's suspension.[174] In October 2025, 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.[175]
Achievements
[edit]Rodrigo has 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.[176][53] Billboard honored her as Rookie of the Year for 2021 and Woman of the Year at the Billboard Women in Music event in 2022.[177] The magazine included her on its annual 21 Under 21 list,[178] which she topped the following year.[179]
Rodrigo was included in the lists of Bloomberg 50,[180] Forbes 30 Under 30 in music category,[181] Fortune's 40 Under 40 for two consecutive years,[182] and Elle 100.[183] Variety named her as the "Songwriter of the Year" for 2021 and "Storyteller of the Year" for 2023 at the Variety Hitmakers Ceremony.[184][185] She was considered as the top Songwriter of 2021 by the music rights platform Blokur and The Ivors Academy.[186][187] American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) named her as the "Songwriter of the Year" at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards in 2022 and 2024.[188][189] During 2024, Billboard included Rodrigo among the honorable mentions of its "25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century" listicle, describing her as "a new-school rock star as much as a pop phenom",[190] and Rolling Stone called her "Gen Z's preeminent rock star".[191] In March 2025, Billboard ranked her at number 21 on the "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.[192]
Discography
[edit]Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success | Grace Thomas | Direct-to-video film | [193] |
| 2021 | Sour Prom | Herself | Concert film | [194] |
| 2022 | Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U | Herself | Documentary film | [64] |
| 2024 | Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour | Herself | Concert film | [195][196] |
| 2025 | Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery | Herself | Documentary film | [197][198] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 | Bizaardvark | Paige Olvera | Main role | [22] |
| 2017 | New Girl | Terrinea | Episode: "Young Adult" | [199] |
| 2019–2022 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Nini Salazar-Roberts | Main role (seasons 1–2); recurring role (season 3) | [26] [200] [201] |
| 2020 | The Disney Family Singalong | Herself | Television special | |
| 2020 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special | Herself / Nini Salazar-Roberts | Holiday special | |
| 2021–2023 | Saturday Night Live | Herself | Musical guest; 2 episodes | [202] |
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music | Herself | Documentary special | [203] |
Tours
[edit]- Sour Tour (2022)
- Guts World Tour (2024–2025)
See also
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Olivia Rodrigo
View on GrokipediaOlivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.[1][2]
Rodrigo initially gained recognition for her acting roles as Paige Olvera in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark (2016–2019) and as Nini Salazar-Roberts in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2022).[1][2]
She transitioned to music with the release of her debut single "drivers license" in January 2021, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and maintained the top position for eight consecutive weeks.[3][4]
Her debut album Sour, released in May 2021, also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, accumulating over 3.7 million equivalent album units in the United States.[5][6] Rodrigo's second album, Guts (2023), similarly debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, with its lead single "vampire" reaching number one on the Hot 100.[1]
She has received three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album for Sour.[7][8][9]
Notable aspects of her career include retroactive additions of songwriting credits to tracks like "deja vu" (to Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff) and "good 4 u" (to Paramore members), prompted by observed melodic and structural similarities to prior songs, which complied with copyright practices but drew public debate over artistic originality.[10][11][12]
Early life
Upbringing and family background
Olivia Isabel Rodrigo was born on February 20, 2003, in Murrieta, California, and raised in the adjacent Inland Empire city of Temecula.[13] Her upbringing occurred in a suburban environment that fostered her early creative pursuits, though specific details on childhood activities beyond family support remain limited in public records.[13] Rodrigo's father, Chris Rodrigo, works as a family therapist and traces his ancestry to Filipino immigrants, with her paternal great-grandfather originating from the Philippines.[14] Her mother, Jennifer Rodrigo, is employed as a school teacher and has German and Irish heritage.[13] This biracial background—Filipino on her father's side and European on her mother's—has been highlighted by Rodrigo herself as a key aspect of her identity, describing herself as a proud Filipino American.[13] No public information confirms siblings or extended family dynamics beyond these parental details.[14]Career
Early acting roles (2015–2019)
Rodrigo made her acting debut at age 12 in the 2015 direct-to-video film An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success, portraying the lead character Grace Thomas, an aspiring baker in 1910s New Orleans.[15][16] In 2016, she was cast as Paige Olvera, one of the two main protagonists and a creative songwriter, in the Disney Channel comedy series Bizaardvark, which premiered on June 24, 2016, and ran for three seasons with 40 episodes until its conclusion on March 23, 2019.[17][18] The series followed two best friends producing comedic videos for their Vuuugle channel, with Rodrigo's character contributing original songs and sketches.[17] Rodrigo also appeared as the guest character Terrinea in the 2017 episode "Young Adult" of the Fox sitcom New Girl, marking her first role outside Disney productions.[2] These early roles established her within Disney's ecosystem, where she performed both acting and occasional musical segments, building on her prior singing experience recommended by her vocal coach.[2]Musical breakthrough and Sour (2020–2022)
Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records in 2020, securing ownership of her music masters as part of the deal. Her musical breakthrough began with the release of "drivers license" on January 8, 2021, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the largest streaming week for a debut single by a solo female artist at the time with 76.1 million streams.[4][19] The track held the top position for eight consecutive weeks.[4] Following this success, Rodrigo released her debut album Sour on May 21, 2021, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became the second best-selling album of the year in the United States. The album spawned additional number-one singles including "deja vu" and "good 4 u," with all eleven tracks charting in the top thirty of the Hot 100.[20] Sour was certified double platinum by the RIAA shortly after release and later achieved triple platinum status for over three million units sold in the US.[21][22] At the 2022 Grammy Awards, Sour earned seven nominations, including Album of the Year, and Rodrigo won three awards: Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album for Sour, and Best Pop Solo Performance for "drivers license."[9][23] In support of the album, she announced the Sour Tour in December 2021, commencing on April 2, 2022, in San Francisco and concluding on July 7, 2022, in London, spanning over 40 dates across North America and Europe with opening acts including Gracie Abrams and Holly Humberstone.[24][25] To mark the fifth anniversary of "drivers license" on January 8, 2026, Rodrigo announced a series of reimagined covers of songs from Sour performed by artists she admires, beginning with David Byrne's version of "drivers license," made available on streaming platforms.[26] A limited edition 7-inch vinyl pairs Byrne's cover with Rodrigo's live version of "Burning Down the House" and is available for preorder on her website.[27] The announcement included social media posts and restocks of merchandise, featuring new items from the "5 years of drivers license" collection.[28]Guts era and ongoing projects (2023–present)
![Olivia Rodrigo performing at the Theatre at Ace Hotel on October 9, 2023][float-right] Rodrigo released her second studio album, Guts, on September 8, 2023, through Geffen Records.[29] The album's lead single, "Vampire", was issued on June 30, 2023, and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[30] Subsequent singles included "Bad Idea Right?" on August 11, 2023, and "Get Him Back!" on September 15, 2023.[31] Guts received critical acclaim for its exploration of maturity, fame, and relationships, achieving commercial success with over 300,000 units sold in its first week in the United States.[32] At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in 2024, Guts earned six nominations, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for "Vampire".[33] For the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025, Rodrigo received additional nominations, such as Best Song Written for Visual Media.[34] A deluxe edition, Guts (Spilled), was later released, featuring bonus tracks like "Obsessed", which became eligible for Grammy consideration.[35] The Guts World Tour commenced in February 2024, spanning 95 shows across four continents and concluding with a secret performance in New York City on October 23, 2025.[36] The tour grossed over $184 million and attracted 1.4 million attendees, marking it as the highest-grossing tour by an artist born in the 21st century.[37] A concert film documenting the tour premiered on Netflix on October 29, 2024.[38] As of October 2025, Rodrigo has teased her third studio album, tentatively referred to as OR3, signaling the end of the Guts era during her final tour performance.[39] No release date has been announced, though fan speculation points to a potential 2026 rollout. She has expressed interest in returning to acting, particularly in a coming-of-age film, but no specific projects have been confirmed.[40] In January 2026, Rodrigo announced a series of reimagined covers of songs from her debut album Sour performed by her favorite artists to commemorate its fifth anniversary. The initiative launched with David Byrne's cover of "drivers license", made available for streaming, alongside a 7-inch vinyl featuring Byrne's version and Rodrigo's live performance of "Burning Down the House" from Governors Ball, available for pre-order.[41]Artistry
Musical influences and style
Rodrigo has cited Taylor Swift as one of her primary musical influences, describing herself as Swift's biggest fan and drawing inspiration from her songwriting approach, as evidenced in tracks like "1 step forward, 3 steps back" which interpolates Swift's "New Year's Day."[42] She has also named Lorde as a key idol, influencing her introspective and emotionally raw style evident in early works like Sour.[43] Other notable influences include Avril Lavigne, whose pop-punk energy from albums like Let Go (2002) shaped Rodrigo's angsty, guitar-driven anthems such as "good 4 u," with Lavigne herself crediting Rodrigo for reviving rock'n'roll elements in contemporary charts.[44][43] Additional artists impacting Rodrigo's sound encompass Alanis Morissette for confessional lyricism, Fiona Apple for vocal intensity, and Paramore for alternative rock hooks, as seen in the Paramore-inspired aggression of "good 4 u."[43][42] Her music reflects broader '90s alternative rock nostalgia, incorporating elements from bands like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Smashing Pumpkins, which contribute to a raw, nostalgic edge in her sophomore album Guts (2023).[45][46] Rodrigo's style is characterized as a fusion of pop-rock and pop-punk, with media outlets classifying her work under alternative pop, power pop, and indie rock genres.[47] Her songs feature confessional lyrics addressing teenage heartbreak and self-doubt, delivered over instrumentation that shifts from piano ballads to distorted guitar riffs, blending mainstream pop accessibility with punk rebellion.[48] This hybrid approach, produced in collaboration with Dan Nigro—who brings alt-rock credentials—allows Rodrigo to traverse ballad introspection in tracks like "drivers license" (2021) and high-energy outbursts in "bad idea right?" (2023), prioritizing emotional authenticity over genre purity.[48][49]Songwriting process and vocal delivery
Rodrigo's songwriting process is deeply rooted in personal emotional experiences, particularly themes of heartbreak and self-reflection, which she channels into lyrics as a means of processing feelings rather than premeditated commercial output.[50] For her debut album Sour, released in May 2021, she composed the bulk of the material at age 17 following a breakup, collaborating closely with producer Dan Nigro to develop tracks like "drivers license" from initial demos into full songs.[51] This approach emphasizes raw, diary-like introspection, with Rodrigo prioritizing lyrical poetry over structured formulas, often starting with voice memos or guitar sketches to capture immediate sentiments.[52] In preparing her sophomore album Guts, released on September 8, 2023, Rodrigo expanded her method by writing over 150 songs, many of which she described as "bad" or experimental, to refine her craft under the pressure of following Sour's success; this iterative process tested her confidence and patience, involving sessions that incorporated casual elements like eating at In-N-Out with friends to foster creativity.[53][54] To evolve beyond her initial partnership with Nigro, she introduced additional co-writers for fresh perspectives, aiming to learn collaborative techniques while maintaining her core focus on authentic emotional excavation, composed primarily at ages 19 and 20.[52][51] Rodrigo's vocal delivery is characterized by a versatile range that shifts fluidly between chest voice for grounded, emotive verses and falsetto or mixed registers for heightened choruses, enabling dynamic contrasts that amplify lyrical intensity.[55] This technique supports abrupt genre transitions, such as from delicate folk-inflected introspection to aggressive pop-punk belting in tracks like those on Guts, where her sincere, powerful tone conveys raw vulnerability without over-polished artifice.[56] Critics and vocal analysts note her ability to sustain emotional authenticity through these shifts, drawing on a wide dynamic palette that prioritizes expressive storytelling over technical perfection, as evident in live performances where she maintains control across soft whispers and explosive peaks.[57]Personal life
Family heritage and dynamics
Olivia Rodrigo was born on February 20, 2003, to parents of mixed ethnic heritage: her father, Chris Rodrigo, is of Filipino descent, tracing his ancestry to Filipino immigrants, while her mother, Jennifer Rodrigo, has German and Irish roots.[14][13] This biracial background has been a point of personal pride for Rodrigo, who has publicly acknowledged her Filipino heritage stemming from her paternal great-grandfather and emphasized its role in shaping her identity, though she did not grow up speaking Tagalog or immersed in Filipino cultural practices beyond family ties.[14][58] Rodrigo is the only child of Chris, a family therapist, and Jennifer, a school teacher, both of whom were born in the United States and raised their daughter in Temecula, California.[14][59] The family maintains a close-knit dynamic, with Rodrigo describing her parents as supportive figures akin to best friends who have attended her concerts and professional milestones, fostering an environment that encouraged her early interests in performing arts without direct musical influence from them.[14] This only-child structure has contributed to strong parental bonds, as evidenced by Rodrigo's accounts of collaborative family decisions during her rise to fame, including relocation considerations for her career.Romantic relationships
Rodrigo began her first publicly known romantic relationship with actor Ethan Wacker, her co-star on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, in July 2018.[60] The pair, who met on set in 2016, kept their relationship private initially before confirming it on Instagram in early 2019 after six months together.[61] They ended the relationship later that year, with Rodrigo later reflecting on it as a formative high school romance.[62] Rodrigo was subsequently linked to actor and musician Joshua Bassett, her co-star on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, starting in 2019.[63] Though neither party officially confirmed dating, multiple reports and Rodrigo's song lyrics—particularly "drivers license" released in January 2021—have been interpreted as referencing a breakup around July 2020, amid rumors of Bassett's involvement with singer Sabrina Carpenter.[64] [65] Bassett addressed the speculation in his own music, such as "Lie Lie Lie" in 2021, but maintained they remained friends post-series.[63] Following her musical breakthrough, Rodrigo dated technology entrepreneur Adam Faze from June 2021 to early 2022.[61] They were first photographed together at a White House dinner in June 2021, but reports indicated a split by February 2022.[66] In February 2022, Rodrigo was romantically involved with music executive and DJ Zack Bia, with whom she was spotted at a Super Bowl afterparty.[67] The relationship lasted approximately six months, ending by August 2022.[66] Rodrigo dated British actor Louis Partridge, known for roles in Enola Holmes, from late 2023 until December 2025. Initial rumors arose from public sightings, with confirmation via photographs of them kissing in December 2023.[68] Partridge publicly expressed contentment in the relationship, noting in a September 2025 interview that they had been together for some time and he was comfortable with the associated public attention.[69] The couple appeared together at events, including Rodrigo's Glastonbury performance in 2024.[70] They split amicably but emotionally after two years together, and Rodrigo is reportedly single as of February 2026 with no subsequent relationships confirmed.[71][72]Controversies
Plagiarism and songwriting credit disputes
In May 2021, following the release of her debut album Sour, Olivia Rodrigo faced scrutiny over similarities between tracks on the album and earlier songs by established artists, prompting the addition of songwriting credits to avoid potential copyright disputes.[73] For "1 step forward, 3 steps back," Rodrigo and producer Dan Nigro incorporated elements interpolating Taylor Swift's "New Year's Day" (2017), leading to co-writing credits being granted to Swift, along with co-writers Jack Antonoff and Annie Clark (St. Vincent).[10] Similarly, "deja vu" drew comparisons to Swift's "Cruel Summer" (2019, unreleased until 2020) due to shared chord progressions and melodic structures; credits for Swift, Antonoff, and Clark were added to the song's metadata in July 2021 without any formal legal demand.[74] [75] The most prominent musical similarity arose with "good 4 u," whose pre-chorus riff, rhythm, and structural elements echoed Paramore's "Misery Business" (2007), written by Hayley Williams and Josh Farro.[76] In August 2021, Rodrigo updated the credits to include Williams and Farro, allocating approximately 50% of the song's publishing royalties to them, a decision her team described as proactive respect for influences amid online discussions highlighting the parallels.[77] These additions across Sour tracks reportedly forfeited over $2 million in potential royalties for Rodrigo and Nigro, reflecting standard music industry practices where substantial similarities trigger credit-sharing to preempt litigation, even absent direct copying.[78] No lawsuits were filed in any case, distinguishing these from outright infringement claims. Rodrigo addressed the controversies in subsequent interviews, expressing frustration at narratives discrediting her originality while affirming her admiration for the credited artists. In a 2021 statement, she noted, "As a young artist, it was really frustrating to see people discredit my work because of these comparisons," emphasizing that crediting was a courteous acknowledgment of inspiration rather than admission of fault.[79] By 2023, reflecting in Rolling Stone, she described feeling "blindsided" by the rapid public backlash but viewed it as a learning experience in an industry rife with recycled motifs, stating, "Music is all about influences."[80] Beyond songwriting, non-musical plagiarism accusations surfaced, including Courtney Love's June 2021 claim that Rodrigo's "good 4 u" music video and Sour artwork plagiarized visuals from Hole's "Sambuca" (1998), such as a woman smashing objects in a kitchen.[81] Rodrigo's team did not alter visuals in response, and Love's assertion remained unadjudicated. Separately, Elvis Costello publicly defended Rodrigo against claims that "brutal" lifted from his "Pump It Up" (1978), arguing in June 2021 that the alleged two-note similarities were coincidental and overly pedantic given music's iterative nature.[82] These incidents, while amplifying online discourse, did not result in credits or legal resolutions, underscoring debates over influence versus derivation in pop music.Political statements and cultural criticisms
Rodrigo has publicly supported Democratic initiatives, including a visit to the White House on July 14, 2021, where she met President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci to promote COVID-19 vaccination among young people, sharing the event on social media to encourage followers to get vaccinated.[83] Following the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision on June 24, 2022, which overturned Roe v. Wade, Rodrigo expressed outrage at the Glastonbury Festival, stating she was "heartbroken, devastated, and terrified" and that "so many women and so many girls are going to die because of this," while adding "we hate you" directed at the justices.[84] In May 2022, during a concert in Portland, Oregon, she defended abortion rights, asserting that "our bodies should never, ever be in the hands of politicians" and criticizing the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion.[85] Rodrigo has advocated for reproductive rights through her Guts World Tour in 2024, partnering with the National Network of Abortion Funds to distribute free emergency contraception, condoms, and informational flyers about abortion access at select shows, such as in Missouri where state laws restrict abortion.[86][87] In July 2024, she endorsed Kamala Harris's position on reproductive freedom during a performance, aligning with Harris's opposition to abortion bans and emphasis on trusting women with their own decisions.[88] Her activism earned her the Planned Parenthood award for reproductive rights advocacy in April 2025.[89] In November 2024, after Donald Trump's campaign used her song "Deja Vu" in a post-election video without permission, Rodrigo's team requested its removal from platforms, prompting fan praise for her stance against unauthorized political use.[90] Rodrigo has faced cultural criticisms, including accusations in August 2021 of cultural appropriation for adopting African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and a "blaccent" in her speech and music as a non-Black artist, drawing comparisons to similar scrutiny of other white celebrities.[91] In 2023, she received backlash for vacationing in Hawaii shortly before the Maui wildfires, with critics arguing it contributed to overtourism straining local resources, though Rodrigo had visited the area since childhood.[52] These incidents highlight tensions between her public persona and expectations of cultural sensitivity, amid broader debates on celebrity accountability.Philanthropy and activism
Fund 4 Good initiatives
Olivia Rodrigo launched Fund 4 Good in 2024 as a global philanthropic initiative fiscally sponsored by the Entertainment Industry Foundation, with the stated goal of building an equitable and just future for women and girls through support for community-based nonprofits.[92] The fund's name references her song "good 4 u" from the album Sour.[93] It directs resources toward three primary areas: girls' education, reproductive rights, and the prevention of gender-based violence.[92] The initiative was tied to Rodrigo's GUTS World Tour, with a portion of net proceeds from ticket sales allocated to the fund.[93] In December 2024, she announced a donation exceeding $2 million from these proceeds to ten organizations advancing the fund's priorities, including efforts in reproductive rights such as abortion access facilitation.[94][95] Specific regional partners included the National Network of Abortion Funds and its local U.S. chapters for the North American tour leg, Women's Shelters Canada (supporting over 600 shelters), and the Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) Network, comprising more than 160 organizations across 46 countries.[92] Tour-related activities extended beyond financial contributions; venues hosted information tables staffed by representatives from the National Network of Abortion Funds to raise awareness and distribute resources on reproductive rights.[92] For the European leg, the fund emphasized partnerships like WAVE to provide survivor support, prevention services, and expert resources aimed at enabling women and girls to live free from violence.[93] Subsequent events, such as an intimate New York City performance in October 2025, directed 100% of ticket proceeds to the fund to further its mission.[96]Advocacy efforts and viewpoints
Rodrigo has prominently advocated for abortion access and related causes through her Fund 4 Good initiative, launched in 2021, which directs proceeds from merchandise sales to nonprofits supporting reproductive health freedom, girls' education, and community organizations aiding women and girls globally.[97] During her Guts World Tour in 2024, she donated over $2 million from ticket sales to ten international charities focused on reproductive rights and girls' education.[89] In April 2025, Planned Parenthood honored her with the Catalyst of Change Award for these efforts, during which she delivered a speech emphasizing the need to "fight" for reproductive rights amid legal challenges, stating, "We can be scared, we can be angry, we just have to fight."[98][99] She has partnered with the National Network of Abortion Funds, providing emergency contraceptives to fans at select concerts, such as in St. Louis in March 2024 in collaboration with the Missouri Abortion Fund.[100][86] Rodrigo has expressed support for mental health awareness, promoting therapy and open discussions about emotional struggles in interviews and her music. She has described therapy as essential to her well-being, crediting it for helping her process rage and personal challenges, and encourages fans to seek professional help rather than suppress feelings.[101][102] Her advocacy includes integrating mental health resources into tour experiences, aligning with broader industry efforts to destigmatize treatment.[103] In July 2021, Rodrigo visited the White House to promote COVID-19 vaccination among young Americans alongside President Joe Biden, leveraging her influence to encourage uptake following her rapid rise to fame.[104] Politically, she has urged fans to vote, particularly in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and endorsed Kamala Harris's position against abortion bans, stating alignment with trusting women to make their own decisions.[88] Following Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, she reacted to unauthorized use of her song "Deja Vu" in celebratory videos by altering its lyrics on social media to express dissent, prompting praise from supporters for the gesture.[90] Additionally, in June 2025, she voiced support for immigrant communities amid anti-ICE protests, consistent with her emphasis on social justice.[105]Business ventures
Endorsements and products
Rodrigo entered into a year-long brand ambassadorship with CASETiFY in December 2021, releasing phone case collections inspired by her debut album Sour, including designs with "hardened hearts" motifs and sustainable options made from recycled materials.[106][107] In April 2022, Glossier selected Rodrigo as its inaugural celebrity partner under a long-term agreement, resulting in collaborative product development and promotion via the "You Look Good" campaign, along with a curated makeup set featuring Ultralip in a rosy-mauve shade and a limited-edition beauty bag collection launched on October 25, 2022.[108][109] Rodrigo was named Lancôme's global brand ambassador in November 2024, spearheading campaigns for L'Absolu Rouge lipstick, Lash Idôle mascara, and Idôle fragrance lines, with promotional efforts extending into 2025 including film and photography content.[110][111] In July 2024, she collaborated with Stanley Quencher on limited-edition 40-ounce tumblers tied to her aesthetic, which sold out within hours of release on July 9, driving significant demand among fans.[112] Beyond endorsements, Rodrigo sells official merchandise through her dedicated online store, encompassing apparel such as hoodies and t-shirts, posters, vinyl records, and tour-specific items linked to albums like Sour and Guts.[113] These products, often featuring album artwork and lyrics, generate revenue streams independent of her music releases and include exclusive bundles for concerts and fan events.Achievements
Awards and nominations
Olivia Rodrigo has garnered significant recognition in the music industry, accumulating 14 Grammy Award nominations and securing three wins as of 2025.[114] Her debut album Sour (2021) earned seven nominations at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, where she won Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Pop Solo Performance for "drivers license" on April 3, 2022.[115][116][117] The follow-up album Guts (2023) resulted in six nominations at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in 2024, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for "vampire," though she won none.[114] Additionally, the song "Can't Catch Me Now" from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes soundtrack received a nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025.[114] At the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, Rodrigo won seven trophies, the highest total of any artist that year, including Top New Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Artist – Pop, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Female Artist – Pop, and Top Hot 100 Song for "drivers license."[118][119] She received seven nominations at the 2021 American Music Awards, winning New Artist of the Year on November 21, 2021.[120][121] Rodrigo won three awards at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2021: Best New Artist, Song of the Year for "drivers license," and Push Performance of the Year for "good 4 u."[122][123] At the iHeartRadio Music Awards, she secured three wins in 2022, including Female Artist of the Year and Best New Pop Artist, along with TikTok Bop of the Year for "good 4 u"; Guts won Pop Album of the Year in 2024.[124][125]| Award Ceremony | Wins | Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| Grammy Awards | 3 (2022) | 14 (as of 2025)[114] |
| Billboard Music Awards | 7 (2022)[118] | 10+ (2021–2022) |
| American Music Awards | 1 (2021)[120] | 7 (2021) |
| MTV Video Music Awards | 3 (2021)[122] | 14+ (2021–2024) |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 4 (2022, 2024)[124] | 9+ (2022–2025) |
Commercial success and records
Sour (2021), Rodrigo's debut studio album, debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart with 295,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, marking the largest opening week for a debut album by a female artist since 2016.[126] The album has since accumulated over 15 billion streams on Spotify, establishing it as the most-streamed album by a female artist on the platform as of June 2025.[127] It was certified double platinum by the RIAA for two million units sold in the United States.[128] Lead single "Drivers License" from Sour debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the position for eight consecutive weeks and becoming the longest-running number-one single by a female artist in the chart's history at that time.[1] It was certified six-times platinum by the RIAA. Follow-up singles "Good 4 U" and "Deja Vu" also reached number one and number three, respectively, on the Hot 100, with "Good 4 U" earning seven-times platinum certification.[129] These tracks contributed to Sour generating over 21 million global album-equivalent sales.[130] Rodrigo's second album, Guts (2023), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 302,000 album-equivalent units, her second consecutive chart-topping release.[131] All 12 tracks from the album charted within the top 40 of the Hot 100 simultaneously, a feat achieved by only a handful of artists for their sophomore albums.[132] Lead single "Vampire" debuted at number one on the Hot 100, Rodrigo's third chart-topper overall.[1] Guts reached two-times platinum status in the US by May 2024.[133] By October 2025, Rodrigo's overall catalog had surpassed 17.4 million equivalent album sales worldwide, driven primarily by streaming equivalents from Sour and Guts.[126] In September 2023, she became the first artist to simultaneously top the Billboard Artist 100, Hot 100, and Billboard 200 charts.[134] Her entire recording discography had charted on the Hot 100 by April 2024.[135]Works
Discography
Olivia Rodrigo has released two studio albums through Geffen Records: Sour on May 21, 2021, and Guts on September 8, 2023.[29][136] Sour debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, with all eleven tracks certified platinum or higher by the RIAA, and has accumulated over 22 million equivalent album units worldwide.[126] Guts also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and topped charts in 15 countries, achieving 2× platinum certification in the United States.[132][133]| Title | Release date | Peak chart positions (US) | Certifications (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sour | May 21, 2021 | 1 | All tracks platinum or higher |
| Guts | September 8, 2023 | 1[137] | 2× platinum[133] |
| Title | Release date | Album | Peak chart positions (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "drivers license" | January 8, 2021 | Sour | 1 (8 weeks)[4] |
| "deja vu" | April 1, 2021 | Sour | 3 |
| "good 4 u" | May 14, 2021 | Sour | 1[138] |
| "vampire" | June 30, 2023 | Guts | 1[139] |
| "bad idea right?" | August 11, 2023 | Guts | 7 |
| "get him back!" | September 15, 2023 | Guts | 12 |
Filmography
Olivia Rodrigo's acting career began with a lead role in the direct-to-video film An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success, released on March 24, 2015, where she portrayed Grace Thomas, a young aspiring baker.[140] This debut led to her casting in Disney Channel productions.[141] She gained prominence on television as Paige Olvera, a guitarist and video creator, in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark, which aired from June 24, 2016, to April 12, 2019, across three seasons.[142] In 2017, she made a guest appearance as Viv in the Fox sitcom New Girl, specifically in the episode "The Friendship Dump" from the sixth season.[143] Rodrigo starred as Nini Salazar-Roberts, a talented singer navigating high school drama, in the Disney+ mockumentary series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, from November 8, 2019, to August 9, 2022, appearing in 25 episodes across the first three seasons before departing for her music career.[144]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success | Grace Thomas | Film; lead role[140] |
| 2016–2019 | Bizaardvark | Paige Olvera | TV series; main role, 3 seasons[17] |
| 2017 | New Girl | Viv | TV series; guest, 1 episode[143] |
| 2019–2022 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Nini Salazar-Roberts | TV series; lead, seasons 1–3 |