Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has ignited controversy with her choice of a babydoll dress, which she wore in her music video for 'Drop Dead' and during a live performance at her Spotify Billion’s Club show in Barcelona. Critics accused her of adopting a hyper-sexualized, childlike aesthetic, claiming she dressed like a toddler. In a recent podcast interview with The New York Times, Rodrigo defended her fashion choices, arguing that the backlash highlights the disturbing normalization of pedophilia in society. She pointed out the irony of being criticized for wearing a fully covered outfit while her previous revealing stage outfits went unchallenged. Rodrigo emphasized that her style is an homage to punk legends like Courtney Love and Kathleen Hanna, who used similar aesthetics as a form of feminist protest in the 90s. The babydoll dress, historically linked to women’s nightwear since the 1910s, has faced scrutiny in recent years, especially among female celebrities like Sydney Sweeney. Rodrigo's third album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' is set to release on June 12, 2024.