Olivia Isabel Rodrigo was born on February 20, 2003, in Murrieta, California. She is an American singer-songwriter and actress who began her career as a child appearing in commercials and a direct-to-video film.
🎬 Early Acting Career
Rodrigo rose to prominence with her leading roles in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark (2016–2019) and the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2022). She left the show at the end of its third season to focus on her music career.
🎵 Music Breakthrough and Debut Album
Rodrigo signed with Geffen Records in 2020 and released her debut single “Drivers License” on January 8, 2021. The song debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and broke Spotify records for most daily streams. Her debut studio album Sour was released on May 21, 2021, to critical acclaim and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
🏆 Awards and Recognition
Rodrigo has achieved four Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles and two Billboard 200 number-one albums. Her accolades include three Grammy Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, and seven Billboard Music Awards. She was named Time’s Entertainer of the Year in 2021 and Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2022.
🎸 Second Album and Tours
Rodrigo’s second album Guts was released on September 8, 2023, and debuted atop the Billboard 200. Its lead single “Vampire” became her third single to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100. She embarked on the Guts World Tour from February 2024 to July 2025, visiting North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
📅 Upcoming Projects
Rodrigo announced her third studio album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, scheduled for release on June 12, 2026. Its lead single “Drop Dead” was released on April 17, 2026. She announced the Unraveled Tour in support of the album, consisting of 65 dates across North America.
| Category | Detail | Year | Notable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | February 20, 2003 | 2003 | Born in Murrieta, California |
| First Acting Role | An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success | 2015 | Lead role of Grace Thomas |
| Debut Single | “Drivers License” | 2021 | Debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 |
| Debut Album | Sour | 2021 | Debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200 |
| Second Album | Guts | 2023 | Debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200 |
| Third Album | You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love | 2026 | Scheduled for June 12 release |
| Grammy Awards | 3 wins | 2022 | Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Solo Performance |
| Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s | 4 singles | 2021–2026 | “Drivers License,” “Good 4 U,” “Vampire,” “Drop Dead” |