Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have become two of pop music's most exciting voices, and the story of their friendship is just as compelling as their chart-topping songs. Since they met through the Los Angeles music scene, the two have swapped stages, toured together, shared a producer, and become each other's biggest cheerleaders. What started as a professional connection has grown into a genuine friendship that fans have watched unfold in real time.
Circa 2018: The Los Angeles Origin
Chappell Roan moved to Los Angeles around 2018 and started collaborating with music producer Dan Nigro, who would later become Olivia Rodrigo's main creative partner. Nigro began working with Olivia in 2020, but that earlier connection in L.A. planted the seeds for a lasting friendship. Both artists were navigating the ups and downs of growing careers, and their shared circle of collaborators made it almost inevitable that their paths would cross. Years later, Chappell would lend her voice to Olivia's albums and even to the Hunger Games track Can't Catch Me Now, a sign of how fully their professional lives became intertwined.
January 2022: The SOUR Tour Invitation
The first public milestone in their friendship came in January 2022, when Chappell announced that she would open for Olivia on a date of the SOUR Tour in San Francisco on May 27. Chappell was clearly overjoyed, writing on social media: OMG I'M OPENING FOR OLIVIA RODRIGO MAY 27 SAN FRANCISCO. I love u SO MUCH Olivia and I can't wait. Olivia responded in the comments with an equally affectionate YASSSSS LOVE U. Fans immediately started wondering how close the two singers really were, and this moment hinted at a bond that went beyond a typical opening-act relationship.
February 2022: Birthday Parties and Close Friends
In February 2022, the friendship continued to unfold offstage. Olivia attended Chappell's birthday party, sharing the evening with a group that included producer Dan Nigro and singer Conan Gray. A photo from the celebration captured the kind of easy friendship that is rarely visible when artists are on camera. For fans, it confirmed that Chappell was moving within Olivia's inner circle long before she became a mainstream pop star.
May 2022: Chappell Makes Her Mark on the SOUR Tour
Chappell finally stepped onto the SOUR Tour stage in San Francisco in May 2022. The show gave her the chance to perform in front of a much larger audience, and she did not let the opportunity pass without acknowledging the significance. In a lengthy Instagram caption after the show, she thanked Olivia for asking her to open, writing that it was an honor and that Olivia's fans treated her with so much kindness. Her heartfelt words showed that the experience was not just another gig; it was a moment of real support from a friend who wanted to see her succeed.
August 2022: Supporting Each Other in New York
A few months later, the support went in the opposite direction. Olivia showed up for Chappell's headlining show at New York City's Bowery Ballroom. It was a smaller venue than Olivia was used to headlining, but she appeared genuinely thrilled to be there. She danced along, cheered loudly, and looked like just another fan in the crowd. Conan Gray was also part of the fun, joining Olivia and Chappell as they did the Hot to Go choreography at a different event around the same time. The playful energy in those clips became a favorite moment for fans, proving the two stars did not take themselves too seriously.
December 2022: A Year in Review
As 2022 came to a close, Chappell took a moment to look back on the year and thank the people who had helped her through it. She shared a carousel of photos, including an image of herself with Olivia backstage at the Bowery Ballroom show in August. In the caption, she celebrated a year filled with friendship and growth, calling it a femininomenon. The post was a
Source: Cosmopolitan News