Olvia Rodrigo Reflects On 'Trauma' of Fame Following Hit Album 'GUTS': 'I Feel So Lucky But It's Really Difficult'

Olivia Rodrigo sat down with Phoebe Bridgers to talk about fame and it being a double-edged sword for young artists like themselves.

"I feel so lucky that I get to tour," the "Vampire" singer said. "I'm in such disbelief that people want to come and see me play my little songs. But it's really difficult to go for long periods of time. I'm still figuring out how to do it all and what that looks like for me,"

Rodrigo has shot up to stardom following the release of her single "Drivers License" in 2020, and the subsequent release of her highly anticipated debut album "Sour."

The singer, despite her fame and success, is actually yet to go on a huge tour in support of her first album; She has mostly stuck to performing smaller gigs, despite winning three Grammy Awards.

Rodrigo explained that she is taking it slow, and still getting used to her fame as a singer.

"Fame is more accessible than it has ever been,' she continued. "Everyone is yearning for some sort of internet virality, and there's so much social climbing and lust for fame in the world that doesn't have anything to do with living in L.A. or New York. It's just prevalent in our generation."

Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers Talk About Being Famous

In response to Rodrigo talking about the good and bad aspects of being famous, fellow singer Bridgers also reflected on her experience with fame.

"Fame is abuse," she said, quoting Mitski. "Behind every, especially famous, woman is a bunch of really scary emails."

Rodrigo herself has been involved in her fair share of controversies since her rise to fame. In fact, her popularity was bolstered by social media and fans speculating about her relationship with fellow "High Scool Musical: The Musical: The Series," Joshua Bassett.

Olivia Rodrigo Making 'GUTS'

During her interview with Zane Lowe from Apple Music, the "Bad Idea Right" singer also discussed what it felt like releasing her highly anticipated sophomore album, "GUTS."

"I think the first time around I was just filled with so much adrenaline, I was like, 'Okay, wow, this is happening. I've never done this before,'" she revealed.

"This time it feels a little more real, and it's a scary thing to know that people are going to be curious and they'll maybe have a lot of ears on it."

She also admitted that she had a hard time blocking the pressure from fans and the music industry while she made "GUTS," but it also forced her to be "a little bit more creative."

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