Olivia Rodrigo Gives Out Free Contraceptives on ‘GUTS World Tour’
Olivia Rodrigo distributed free contraceptives, including condoms and morning-after pills, at her St. Louis GUTS World Tour stop.
Olivia Rodrigo may be busy touring North America, but she still finds time to give back. Rodrigo has launched Fund 4 Good, “a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women, girls, and people seeking reproductive health freedom,” as the website states.
The three-time Grammy winner is partnering with local chapters of the National Network of Abortion Funds to help individuals greatly impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and healthcare barriers. During her St. Louis stop on March 12, Rodrigo worked with the Missouri Abortion Fund to distribute Julie morning-after pills, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The brand, launched in September 2022 after Roe V. Wade was overturned, shared a statement with Rolling Stone after the concert: “We launched Julie to rewrite the morning-after experience for a new generation. Replacing the stigma and shame often associated with emergency contraception with access, exploration, and education is core to who we are, and we’re thankful for artists like Olivia Rodrigo and initiatives like the Missouri Abortion Fund who share our mission.”
Fans took to social media to share images of the two emergency contraceptive pill boxes. The label presented a purple sticker that read, “Funding abortion? It’s a good idea, right?” Many believe the phrasing of the message is a play on words from Rodrigo’s track, “bad idea right?” The sticker also has a QR code that leads to the Missouri Abortion Fund’s Instagram account, which provides resources and information for local reproductive healthcare.
In addition, the “GUTS World Tour” also hosts National Network of Abortion Funds tables at each tour location.
free planb at @oliviarodrigo in st. louis tonight thank you @MOAbortionFund pic.twitter.com/41sc65XxLx
— kin ⸆⸉ (@cowboylikekin) March 12, 2024
The “vampire” singer has previously spoken out about reproductive rights. During her set at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2022, which happened to be the day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Rodrigo invited English singer Lily Allen on stage. The pair dedicated Allen’s song, “F*** You” to the Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn the decision. “I’m devastated and terrified that so many women and so many girls are going to die because of this,” she stated before the performance.
To learn more about Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good initiative, visit the website for more information.
Isaiah is an entertainment writer for Glitter Magazine with a focus on music and film stories. He enjoys the aforementioned topics as well as performing, yoga, and fashion.
