Olivia Rodrigo has opened up about Courtney Love’s accusation that she copied her band’s artwork.
The “Drivers License” singer covered Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood issue and spoke to the media about her social media drama with Love.
“I mean, to be honest, I’m flattered that Courtney Love knows who I am,” she said of their similar prom-themed photos.
“She’s from a whole different generation so I thought that was cool, but I think we’re both obviously very inspired by the Carrie movie. I don’t know – I really haven’t. too thoughtful, ”she added. .
On June 24, Love shared a promotional photo of the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star’s promotional photo for her debut album, Sour. The snapshot featured Rodrigo as a crying beauty queen and was not used for the cover of his album.
“Find the difference! #twinning, ”Love captioned the photo, referring to the cover of his band Hole’s 1994 album Live Through This.
A Facebook user asked if Love was upset or flattered by the photo. Love replied, “She didn’t ask. So a bit of both. I like good manners.”
Fans struck up a conversation about women supporting women rather than who were the prettiest, both apparently paying homage to the character from the horror film.
Love joined the thread adding, “May prefer whatever version of my idea she prefers. You’re lucky she’s been through the fire for you now and is the revolutionary that she is. Let his life to incarnate and frail currently… Keep your ageist sexism to yourself here!
Rodrigo saw Love’s message and replied, “Love yourself and experience this so much.”
Love was feeling quite sour and apparently asked for a handwritten apology.
“Olivia, you’re welcome. My favorite florist is in Notting Hill, London! Dm me for deets! I look forward to reading your note, ”concluded Love.
