Olivia Rodrigo packs on the PDA with hunky new love for the first time

Olivia Rodrigo proved she was well and truly over her brutal split from Louis Partridge as she put on a loved-up display with her new love in NYC this week.

The Driver’s License hitmaker, 23, who the Daily Mail revealed was dating private equity ᴀssociate Julian Croonenberghs earlier this month, looked happier than ever as she kissed her new man’s hand and lay in his arms in the park.

Rodrigo kept a low profile in shades and a baseball cap, paired with a vest top and denim shorts for her date, and was seen smiling happily at her partner during the day.

Showing how close they have become, Croonenberghs planted a kiss on Rodrigo’s hand before cuddling her. The Daily Mail has contacted Rodrigo’s representatives for further comment.

Rodrigo’s relationship with English actor Partridge inspired her new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. They dated for two years until they split for good in December 2025.

The singer’s former boyfriends include her Bizaardvark co-star Ethan Wacker, whom she dated briefly as a teenager, DJ Zack Bia, and producer Adam Faze. 

Olivia Rodrigo proved she was well and truly over her brutal split from Louis Partridge as she put on a loved-up display with her new love in NYC this week

The Drivers License hitmaker, 23, who the Daily Mail revealed was dating private equity ᴀssociate Julian Croonenberghs earlier this month, looked happier than ever as she kissed her new man’s hand and lay in his arms in the park

Rodrigo dated English actor Partridge for two years until they split in December – pictured March 2025

She also famously dated her High School Musical: The Musical: The Series co-star Joshua Bᴀssett, who is believed to have served as the inspiration behind the bulk of her record-breaking debut album Sour. 

Fans have defended the lovesick star’s dating habits following the rumors of her latest romance, with one commenting, ‘Y’all judge women for moving on, but men can talk to like five girls at once? WTF, the double standards.’

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Another wrote, ‘She’s literally so gorgeous. Just let her be happy.’

The Daily Mail has contacted Rodrigo’s reps for comment. 

The Vampire hitmaker is currently busy promoting her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.

The record has not only won universal acclaim from music critics, it’s also become one of the most successful releases of 2026. 

It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 with 485,000 copies, making it the second highest first-week sales for an artist this year behind Korean boy band BTS.

After the album’s lead single Drop ᴅᴇᴀᴅ debuted at No. 1 on the H๏τ 100, Rodrigo became the first act in Billboard history to have their first three lead singles and studio albums debut atop the Billboard H๏τ 100 and Billboard 200.

Rodrigo kept a low profile in shades and a baseball cap as she lavished her partner with affection

The pair cozied up in the park during the day 

Rodrigo showed off her toned frame on the date

Croonenberghs was seen kissing Rodrigo on the hand 

He later gave her a mᴀssage during the date 

Rodrigo couldn’t keep the smile off her face during their walk

The young couple looked head-over-heels for one another

Rodrigo was enjoying a rare break from her hectic recording career

A Brown University graduate, Croonenberghs currently works as a private equity ᴀssociate and reportedly comes from a well-connected banking family

Rodrigo dated producer Adam Faze in 2021

Rodrigo was linked to DJ Zack Bia in 2022 before their relationship quietly ended months later; Above, Bia in 2022

Rodrigo sH๏τ to fame in 2021 with Drivers License, which topped the Billboard H๏τ 100 for eight weeks and fueled speculation about Joshua Bᴀssett and a rumored Sabrina Carpenter love triangle; Above, with Bᴀssett in 2022

You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love has also topped the charts internationally, reaching No. 1 in the UK, Australia, France, Sweden, and more. 

In addition to topping the charts with Drop ᴅᴇᴀᴅ, the album’s follow-up singles, The Cure and Stupid Song, have also reached the top five on the H๏τ 100. 

Rolling Stone, Variety, and NME have already named the album as one of the best of 2026 so far, while on review aggregator Metacritic it’s currently ranked as the best-reviewed album of the year.

Rodrigo is preparing to embark on her 86-date Unraveled world tour in September.

The tour sold-out almost instantly, forcing the star to add more dates. 

Rodrigo has also launched her own all-female festival called Daisy Chain Fields, with all proceeds from the event going to charity.

In addition to Rodrigo, the festival will feature appearances and performances from Stevie Nicks, Karen O, Katseye, Chappell Roan, Garbage, Sarah McLachlan and more.