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Olivia Rodrigo Responds to Babydoll Dress Criticism, Citing Normalization of Pedophilia

Olivia Rodrigo has addressed the controversy surrounding her wearing babydoll dresses, stating that the criticism highlights how society normalizes pedophilia. She expressed her frustration with being sexualized and having to defend her clothing choices, with a French article also covering her reaction to the 'childish' dress controversy.

27 May, 23:30 — 28 May, 17:39
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The GuardianMostly Factual72d ago

Olivia Rodrigo responds to babydoll dress criticism: ‘It shows how we normalize pedophilia in our culture’

The pop singer said that suggestions that a recent outfit was ‘childlike’ were rooted in sexist attitudes toward women Olivia Rodrigo has responded to controversy over a recent babydoll dress she wore while performing on stage in Spain. The singer faced backlash online after she wore a short puffy dress with a floral pattern while performing her recent single Drop Dead at Barcelona’s Teatre Grec on 8 May. She also wears a similar style dress on the cover of her upcoming album. Continue readi...

By Owen Myers

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varietyMostly Factual73d ago

Olivia Rodrigo Addresses Babydoll Dress Criticism: ‘It Shows How We Really Normalize Pedophilia in Our Culture’

Olivia Rodrigo has spoken about the online controversy surrounding her recent choice to wear a babydoll dress, stating that the logic behind the criticism showed how “we really normalize pedophilia in our culture” and that she was actually inspired by music icons like Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love to wear them. Rodrigo recently donned the […]

By Steven J. Horowitz

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual73d ago

Olivia Rodrigo Addresses Babydoll Dress Critiques: “It Shows How We Normalize Pedophilia in Culture”

The "Drop Dead" singer shared her frustration with the discourse surrounding her fashion choices, noting, "It’s just this rhetoric that we’re fed as girls since we’re so little, which is, don’t wear that because then a man is going to sexualize your body and it’s your fault. It’s so weird.”

By McKinley Franklin

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deadlineMostly Factual73d ago

Olivia Rodrigo Addresses Babydoll Dress Discourse: “It Really Shows How We Really Normalize Pedophilia In Our Culture”

Olivia Rodrigo is addressing the comments she received over a babydoll dress she wore during a recent performance. The “Drop Dead” singer performed at an event on May 8 and was subjected to criticism over her outfit, which she is now pushing back on, as some said she was sexualizing children’s clothing. “That’s been making […]

By Armando Tinoco

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual73d ago

Olivia Rodrigo Weighs in on Dress Outrage: ‘Shouldn’t Be Responsible for Some Guy Sexualizing You’

The star faced backlash as internet commenters lodged accusations that her recent getups both infantilized and sexualized the singer

By Charisma Madarang

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billboardMostly Factual73d ago

Olivia Rodrigo Slams Criticism of Babydoll Dresses: ‘Really Shows How We Really Normalize Pedophilia in Our Culture’

The singer told the New York Times Popcast that she wasn't trying to look "sexy," but was wearing clothes that made her feel "cool and comfortable."

By Gil Kaufman

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enewsMixed73d ago

Olivia Rodrigo Slams “Disturbing” Babydoll Dress Controversy

Olivia Rodrigo is taking one step forward while her haters are taking three steps back. Less than a month after the “Drop Dead” singer sparked outrage online for wearing a women’s Generation78...

By Olivia Evans

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nmeMostly Factual73d ago

Olivia Rodrigo responds to babydoll dress controversy

"It shows how we really normalise pedophilia in our culture" The post Olivia Rodrigo responds to babydoll dress controversy appeared first on NME.

By Tom Skinner

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