After years of speculation, musical hints and media tension that divided the fandom of pop, it seems that The story between Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter has taken an unexpected turn: What began as a love triangle wrapped in cryptic letters, today seems to be closed with a very symbolic gesture.
The conflict between both artists dates back to 2021, when Olivia Rodrigo debuted with her single drivers licensea heartbreaking ballad that conquered the world and positioned the young actress in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series as an international promise. In the song, Olivia alludes to a “blonde much older than her”, a phrase that many interpret as a clear reference to Sabrina Carpenter.who at that time was in a relationship with Josha BassettRodrigo's former co-star and alleged recipient of drivers license.
In response, Sabrina launched Skina song that, although it did not mention Olivia directly, was interpreted as a musical replica. The narrative of enmity quickly gained strength on social media. However, neither of them confirmed that their songs were explicitly directed at each other, and the conflict was maintained more by media pressure than by public statements.
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Reconciliation rumors began to take shape during the last edition of the Grammy Awards, where They were photographed greeting each other cordially, smiling and sharing a brief hug. Although that image raised hopes of a truce, there was no explicit confirmation… until last night.
During their last concert in Dublin, as part of the GUTS World Tour, Olivia surprised the audience by including in the pre-show the song that has catapulted Sabrina to the top from the global charts last spring. Far from being a casual gesture, many interpret it as a public display of artistic support and, above all, as confirmation that tensions are behind us.
Crossed paths with Taylor Swift
The atmosphere among fans became even more heated when, in 2021, A conflict arose between Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift. After the launch of deja vuthe most listened to artist in the world, Taylor Swift, noticed similarities with her song Cruel Summer. This led to Swift, along with Jack Antonoff and St. Vicent, were retroactively credited as co-writers of Olivia's song.. The situation divided the followers of both: some saw the decision as a show of respect in the industry, while others defended Olivia, who has always expressed admiration for Taylor.
In contrast, Sabrina Carpenter strengthened ties with Swift by becoming one of the opening acts for the Eras Tourfurther fueling comparisons between the young stars. However, with Olivia's gesture in Dublin, fans wonder if it could be a first step towards reconciliation between Olivia and Taylor.
