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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shahana Yasmin

Olivia Rodrigo condemns ‘disturbing’ reaction to her babydoll dresses

Olivia Rodrigo has criticised the online backlash to her recent babydoll-style outfits, saying the reaction “shows how we really normalise paedophilia in our culture”.

The 23-year-old singer addressed the controversy during an appearance on The New York Times’ podcast Popcast, after weeks of online debate around the dresses she wore while promoting her forthcoming third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.

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