Olivia Rodrigo's dating history: From Disney costars to music producers, the singers' past romances
Olivia Rodrigo's love life has been impacted by exes who inspire her songs
Olivia Rodrigo, crowned the breakup anthem queen with her 2021 debut album, 'Sour', left fans curious about the inspirations behind her songs. Delve into the past romances of the 'Good 4 U' artist, from Disney co-stars to music producers, who may have played a role in shaping her heartfelt anthems.
Ethan Wacker (2018)
Before skyrocketing to fame, Rodrigo was romantically involved with her Disney costar. Starting as friends on the set of 'Bizaardvark' in 2016, their connection deepened into a relationship. Rodrigo and Wacker in January 2019 confessed they had been dating for six months. Despite a later breakup, they remain close friends. In early 2021, Rodrigo released her hit song, 'Drivers License', and Wacker dispelled rumors that the song was about him.
Joshua Bassett: 2019 to 2020
Rodrigo and her 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' co-star, Joshua Bassett, initiated a romance on the show. The widely held belief is that their subsequent breakup served as the inspiration for Olivia's first hit song. In response, Joshua composed multiple songs, notably 'Crisis'.
Adam Faze: June 2021 to early 2022
In June 2021, Rodrigo was reportedly seen getting close with Faze, their relationship becoming public at the 'Space Jam 2' premiere. The couple continued to display affection for each other publicly in the following months. Although Rodrigo and Faze maintained a relatively low profile, reports in February 2022 confirmed their separation after a year of dating.
Zack Bia: February 2022 to August 2022
Zack and Rodrigo began spending time together around the 2022 Super Bowl, with Zack inviting her to the parties he was DJing, as per E! News. According to Us Weekly sources, they connected and casually hung out, but unfortunately, their relationship took a turn for the worse a few months later in August 2022. Sources revealed that their schedules and friend groups led to a natural fizzling out, despite no underlying issues. Despite the casual nature, fans couldn't help but speculate if "Vampire" was inspired by Zack.
Louis Partridge: October 2023 - present
As per The Sun, Rodrigo is romantically involved with 'Enola Holmes' actor Louis Partridge. In October 2023, she traveled to England to share some quality time with him. According to a source, "Olivia flew to London with her close friend, singer Conan Gray, but her main reason for the visit was to see Louis." They connected through mutual friends earlier in the year and have been exchanging messages frequently, say sources.
