Ethan Wacker
: Olivia Rodrigo's Inspiration for Breakup Anthems RevealedOlivia Rodrigo, the renowned breakup anthem queen, claimed her well-deserved crown in 2021 with the release of her debut album, Sour. However, fans have been eagerly speculating about the sources behind the young songstress' heartfelt lyrics. From fellow Disney costars to dedicated music producers, let's delve into the intriguing realm of Olivia Rodrigo's past romances.
Prior to achieving fame and reaching the top of the charts, Rodrigo had a romantic relationship with her Disney Channel costar. The two initially became friends on the set of their show, Bizaardvark, which premiered in 2016. After two years, their bond developed into something more. In January 2019, Rodrigo and Wacker revealed in a now-deleted Instagram post that they had been dating for six months.
Later that same year, it appeared that the couple had ended their relationship as they removed pictures of each other from their respective social media accounts. Despite the breakup, they have remained close friends. When Wacker began attending college in 2020, Rodrigo shared her heartfelt wishes for her ex on her Instagram Story.
In early 2021, Wacker squashed the rumors suggesting that Rogrido's hit song, "Drivers License," was about him by asserting, "I treated her well."
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Joshua Bassett
After her appearance on Bizaardvark, Rodrigo secured a major role on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, alongside Bassett. Although they never publicly confirmed their relationship, fans have speculated for a while that Rodrigo's song "Drivers License" was inspired by her rumored ex-lover Bassett and his subsequent involvement with Sabrina Carpenter.
The reported turmoil resulted in a number of songs from all three artists that alluded to the supposed romance. In June 2021, Bassett finally addressed the drama.
"The truth is, attempting to discuss any of those matters seems futile, and I'm determined not to engage with any nonsense, so I simply choose not to," he stated in a GQ interview. "Everyone keeps asking me about Sabrina and Olivia. Instead, why not direct our attention towards appreciating these women for who they truly are? Let's celebrate their artistic achievements and acknowledge the greatness they bring, rather than focusing solely on their connection to a boy."
Bassett later revealed to the publication that he and Rodrigo had not communicated since the release of "Drivers License" earlier in the year, and he subsequently unfollowed her on Instagram the following month.
Adam Faze
Rodrigo found solace in Faze in June 2021 following her tumultuous journey with Carpenter and Bassett. Their blossoming romance was unveiled when they were photographed cozying up at the Space Jam 2 premiere. The pair continued to showcase their affection the subsequent month. Although Faze and Rodrigo maintained a low-profile relationship after those public appearances, their split was confirmed by us in February 2022, marking the end of their one-year dating journey.
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Zack Bia
Rodrigo and Bia were seen together at a Super Bowl party in February 2022, shortly before her split from the music producer was confirmed by Us. In New York City, two months later, the couple was again spotted on a lunch date. An exclusive source revealed to Us in August 2022 that the Grammy winner and DJ had been in a "casual dating" situation, but their relationship eventually faded away.