Inside Taylor Swift's Relationship With Olivia Rodrigo
Is there anything better than when your idol pats you on the back? We think not, and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Olivia Rodrigo would probably agree, especially after Taylor Swift praised her new song "Drivers License."
The Disney star and TikToker, released her track on Jan. 8, 2021, and the song has gotten rave reviews, so much so it's one of the top U.S. songs on iTunes, right next to Swift's "Right Where You Left Me" from her Evermore album. Stunned to see herself in such good company, Rodrigo posted a screenshot of the chart on Instagram, writing, "next to taylor on the us i tunes chart i'm in a puddle of tears," to which Swift herself commented, "I say that's my baby and I'm really proud." Of course, Rodrigo was elated by Swift's sentiment and posted in the caption, "what is breathing," while lip-syncing Swift's iconic line from the 2007 CMAs, "I can't believe this. This is definitely the highlight of my senior year."
Although the exchange is surely exciting for the up-and-comer, this isn't the first time she and Swift have crossed paths. Keep scrolling for more details about their relationship.
Olivia Rodrigo has always looked up to Taylor Swift
As an aspiring singer, Olivia Rodrigo has idolized Taylor Swift's career starting from a young age. While speaking with Apple Music's Zane Lowe on Jan. 14, 2021, she called herself the "biggest Swiftie in the whole world," following the Folklore artist's praise. "Literally, I've looked up to her as long as I can remember, so it was so sweet of her to do that," she said of Swift's comment on her song "Drivers License." However, this wasn't the first time Swift gave the Disney star her seal of approval.
In April 2020, Rodrigo covered Swift's song "Cruel Summer" during her Instagram Live performance for MTV's Alone Together Jam Session. Following her rendition, Swift reshared the clip on her own Instagram Story, writing, "THE TALENT. Love This!!! Thanks for this beautiful performance @olivia.rodrigo @mtv." Of course, Rodrigo freaked out after seeing Swift's compliment. "I screamed my head off, I was so excited," she said on the radio show.
Although the songstress has "never met" Swift in person, it sounds like they are working their way to friendship status.