A timeline of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo's relationship — and why some fans think they have beef

For a while, it appeared there was no bigger Swiftie than Olivia Rodrigo.Like many singer-songwriters of her generation, Rodrigo grew up admiring Taylor Swift. As she navigated teen stardom in the early stages of her pop career, Rodrigo frequen tly cited Swift as one of her biggest inspirations.Initially, Swift-Rodrigo relations were peachy. Swift welcomed the up-and-coming star and seemed to take her under her wing, celebrating her early wins as Rodrigo rose to fame. Rodrigo, in turn, was ecstatic to have captured her idol's attention.

They finally met — and even took cuddly photos together — at the 2021 Brit Awards.Their dynamic seemed to shift after the release of "Sour," Rodrigo's debut album, which catapulted Rodrigo to the center of the mainstream pop conversation. Rodrigo started avoiding the topic of Swift in interviews, and, as far as we know, she didn't attend the Eras Tour.Keep reading for a complete timeline of the twists and turns in Swift and Rodrigo's relationship.