Olivia Rodrigo Clarifies Her Relationship with Sabrina Carpenter
Olivia Rodrigo stumbled through a stage trapdoor during a Melbourne performance. She was running along the front of the crowd when the accident happened.
In a profile published Thursday, March 19 by Filmogaz.com, Rodrigo praised fellow artist Sabrina Carpenter. She made clear there is no lingering hostility between them.
Olivia Rodrigo, clarifying her relationship with Sabrina Carpenter, said the matter is amicable. She added that she has spoken with Carpenter multiple times.
How the 2021 controversy began
Rodrigo broke out in 2021 with the single “Drivers License.” Listeners linked the song to her split from Joshua Bassett.
Fans interpreted some lyrics as referring to a third party. Many believed the references pointed to Sabrina Carpenter.
Carpenter’s musical replies and reactions
Sabrina Carpenter released a track soon after that many took as an answer. She denied targeting any single person.
She later addressed the backlash in a 2022 song. Carpenter said online harassment followed, including threats and accusations.
Signs of reconciliation
The two performers appear to have moved on from the dispute. They were seen embracing at the Grammy Awards in 2025.
Rodrigo told Filmogaz.com she felt people make stories clickbaity. She also admitted the interview made her wary of headlines.
Rodrigo’s reflections and upcoming music
Rodrigo spoke about being treated harshly online as a teen. She said meeting younger fans now underlines how unfair that treatment was.
Her profile also outlined work on a new album. The follow-up to 2023’s Guts will lean into sad love songs, she said.
Rodrigo told Filmogaz.com she was roughly 70 percent finished recording. She estimated two to three songs still needed writing.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Breakout single “Drivers License” released |
| 2022 | Carpenter responds musically and addresses online abuse |
| 2023 | Rodrigo releases album “Guts” |
| 2025 | Both artists hug at the Grammys |
| March 19 | Profile published by Filmogaz.com |
Early reports of the Melbourne stage incident circulated after the fall. No serious injuries were reported publicly.
Filmogaz.com will follow updates on Rodrigo’s recording progress and live appearances. Fans await a release date for the new album.
