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Olivia Rodrigo Defends Babydoll Dress, Calls Backlash Pedophilia Normalization.

5/28/2026

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Olivia Rodrigo defended her babydoll dress on Popcast, saying the backlash shows society normalizes pedophilia.
She wore the dress at Spotify’s Billions Club Live concert in Barcelona on May 8, sparking criticism.
Her album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love releases on June 12, with a world tour slated for later this year.

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Olivia Rodrigo defended her babydoll dress on Popcast, saying the backlash shows society normalizes pedophilia.
She wore the dress at Spotify’s Billions Club Live concert in Barcelona on May 8, sparking criticism.
Her album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love releases on June 12, with a world tour slated for later this year.