Olivia Rodrigo recounts a personal, behind-the-scenes moment around her first meeting with The Cure’s Robert Smith. According to Rodrigo, her father reacted emotionally when he met Smith, a response she describes as a meaningful fan moment. Both outlets tie the encounter to Rodrigo’s broader connection to the band, noting that The Cure has influenced her musical path.
Rodrigo also discusses how the meeting and the band’s role continue into her current work. She says Smith contributes to her upcoming album, with his voice appearing on a track from “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.” In addition to the meeting story, Billboard reports that Rodrigo mentions her approach to selecting singles for the new album, describing how she makes those choices.
Across the two accounts, Rodrigo presents the Robert Smith encounter as both wholesome and creatively significant, linking a family fan experience to an ongoing collaboration on her forthcoming release.
