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Olivia Rodrigo Accepts Planned Parenthood Award & Urges ‘We Just Have to Fight’ Even in ‘Hopeless’ Political Climate

Olivia Rodrigo accepted Planned Parenthood's Champion of Change award, presented by Lily Allen, and gave a speech at the 2025 Spring Into Action Gala.

Rodrigo was one of two guests of honor at the night’s celebration at Cipriani South Street in lower Manhattan, with Amanda Zurawski — the Texas woman who sued her home state in 2023 after she nearly died due to pregnancy complications and was denied an abortion — also getting a moment of recognition as this year’s Champion of Change award winner. Past winner Laverne Cox was on hand to present Zurawski with the honor, while the “Vampire” singer’s friend and fellow activist Lily Allen (with whom she chanted “F–k you” to the Supreme Court at her Glastonbury set three years prior, shortly after Roe v. Wade was overturned), gave Rodrigo a heartfelt introduction. After taking the stage and giving Allen a hug, Rodrigo used her speech to highlight the work of Planned Parenthood and shout out Zurawski — “You deserve this award far more than I do,” the singer said, singling out the activist in the audience — before paying tribute to Cecile Richards, the healthcare organization’s former president who died earlier this year after battling brain cancer.

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