Olivia Rodrigo eyes Monica Barbaro for movie role

Olivia Rodrigo has said she wants *Monica Barbaro* to play her in a movie.

The 21-year-old singer and actress made the comment in a new interview with *Rolling Stone*, admitting that when she sees a photo of Barbaro, she sometimes thinks, “Oh, that’s a picture of me.” Rodrigo has not yet announced any specific project with Barbaro, but the comment suggests she sees a strong personal and professional connection to the actress.

Rodrigo skyrocketed to fame after her 2021 breakout album *SOUR*, which spawned hits like “drivers license” and “good 4 u.” She has since won multiple Grammys and become a defining voice of her generation. Barbaro, meanwhile, has built a steady career in film and TV, including roles in *Top Gun: Maverick* and *The Tinder Swindler*. The two have not worked together, but their on-screen chemistry has caught fans’ attention, especially after Barbaro starred in Rodrigo’s music video for “vampire” last year.

The idea of Rodrigo playing herself isn’t new. In interviews, she’s often joked about wanting to star in a biopic about her rise to fame. But casting Barbaro—who shares a striking resemblance and effortless cool—could blur the line between reality and fiction. Fans are already speculating about which project might come next, with some suggesting Rodrigo could star in a coming-of-age film or a satirical look at fame. A movie could solidify her cultural impact beyond music, much like Lady Gaga in *A Star Is Born* or Taylor Swift in *Cats*.

What makes this more than just a fan fantasy is Rodrigo’s growing ambition in entertainment. She’s writing new music, hosting awards shows, and now openly eyeing a film role. If a project happens, it would mark a major step in her evolution from music star to full-fledged Hollywood name.