Olivia Rodrigo responds to babydoll dress backlash, links criticism to normalization of pedophilia in culture
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Summary
Olivia Rodrigo addressed the backlash she received for wearing a babydoll dress during a performance in Barcelona. In an interview on The New York Times' "Popcast" podcast, the 23-year-old singer expressed being upset by the criticism, which compared her outfit to children's clothing. Rodrigo argued that the backlash reflects how society normalizes pedophilia, sparking a broader conversation about the sexualization of young women in the entertainment industry.
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We really normalize pedophilia in our culture.
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