I’m here to share the latest scoop on Olivia Rodrigo’s unexpected dating advice—and how it’s sparking a reaction from none other than Elon Musk’s ex, Grimes. Olivia Rodrigo, the pop sensation at the top of the charts, is experiencing immense joy. Between the monumental success of her sophomore album “Guts” and her thrilling world tour, the 20-year-old singer seems to be riding high. But it turns out her personal life is just as eventful.
During a recent sit-down with Netflix to celebrate the “Guts World Tour” film, Rodrigo revealed a very specific “red flag” she looks out for when going on dates. Unbelievably, fans perceive this as an inadvertent dig at Elon Musk.
“This is a very oddly specific question that I ask guys on first dates,” Rodrigo shared. “I always ask if they want to go to space. If they respond positively, I avoid dating them. The “Vampire” singer went on to explain her reasoning, saying, “I just think if you want to go to space, you’re a little too full of yourself. I think it’s just weird.”
Fans overwhelmingly agreed with Rodrigo’s perspective, with many drawing parallels to Musk and his ambitious SpaceX endeavors. “Is this Elon Musk shade?” joked one user, while another quipped, “Oh, she clocked Elon hard.”
Some even wondered if Rodrigo might be subtly addressing Ariana Grande’s now-viral lie detector test results, in which the pop star admitted she’d lied about wanting to go to space. But the most surprising reaction came from Grimes, the singer who shares three children with Musk. Responding to a repost of Rodrigo’s comments, Grimes wrote, “It’s true. Only women should be going to space.”
Musk, of course, has been vocal about his intentions to put humans on Mars by 2030 through his aerospace company, SpaceX. Just recently, he reiterated this goal, writing on X (formerly Twitter): “SpaceX hopes to offer travel to Mars to anyone who wants to go, bearing in mind that it will be like a long sea voyage in centuries past—dangerous and uncomfortable, but great adventure!”
As for Rodrigo, the rising star has been linked to British actor Louis Partridge, with the two spotted kissing in New York City late last year. More recently, Partridge joined Rodrigo for the Philippines stop on her “GUTS World Tour.”
Although Rodrigo has not responded to the public’s reactions to her remarks, it’s evident that her straightforward “red flag” about dating has resonated, particularly with Grimes, who appears to share her views on the male-dominated space exploration industry.
Whether Rodrigo’s remarks were a deliberate jab at Musk or just a hilarious, unintentional one, her fans are certainly enjoying the conversation. And who knows, maybe this will inspire more women to set their sights on the stars—as long as their potential partners don’t share the same ambition.
Rodrigo’s dominance in the music scene and her ability to navigate her personal life demonstrate her willingness to voice her opinions. She is willing to filter out potential astronauts if necessary. After all, as she so eloquently put it, “I just think if you want to go to space, you’re a little too full of yourself. I think it’s just weird.”