Olivia Rodrigo Calls Out “Invasive” Documentation and Speculation Surrounding Her Dating Life

Olivia Rodrigo indirectly addressed dating rumors with finance executive Julian Croonenberghs during a recent interview, clarifying her relationship status.The Grammy-winning artist criticized media coverage of her private life, calling the constant documentation of casual outings “invasive” and comparable to stalking.She expressed frustration about being judged through paparazzi photos and admitted she wants to “experience life normally” away from public scrutiny.Olivia Rodrigo has given us so much over the years, from her iconic debut single “drivers license” to her female-led Daisy Chain Fields music festival. But just because she chose to share her killer songwriting chops with the world doesn’t mean she owes us a peek into her personal life.Amid recent dating rumors with finance bro Julian Croonenberghs, the Grammy winner set the record straight during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter—and called out the “invasive” documentation of her private matters over the years.“It’s so hard and kind of sad, especially because relationships are supposed to be something private,” she explained to the outlet. “I feel like every time I go on a casual date with a guy, there’s a picture of it on the internet, which feels really invasive. Sometimes you’re out with a guy who’s not your boyfriend, and suddenly the internet’s like, ‘They’re married, blah blah blah.’”Alison Buck//Getty ImagesAs she started giving the whole “I asked for this because I’m famous” spiel during the interview, she stopped herself and completely pivoted the narrative to call out how bizarre it is for her private life to be so publicly documented.“I understand that that’s sort of part of the…you know what? No. It actually really sucks, and it feels really invasive,” she shared. “It feels like you’re being stalked and then judged for pictures. Like I said, I’m single, I don’t have a boyfriend, and to be stalked outside of your home and then these pictures are being used as evidence that you’re a bad person, it’s just the craziest thing. But I know who I am, and I know what my values are, and I try to just hold on to it at the end of the day.”She then ended her rant with an incredibly real sentiment: “I wish that I could be 23 years old and experience life normally.”So, please take this as a PSA and give our girl some privacy when she’s offstage!