@oliviarodrigo What happens when Olivia Rodrigo ’s pop-punk grunge meets Chappell Roan’s Midwest-princess camp? An ode to MTV-era fashion, ’80s maximalism, and original music-video divas—set against a deliciously cheesy game-show backdrop.
The video for Olivia Rodrigo’s “Expectations” remix featuring Chappell Roan is here, and it blends both stars’ singular styles for a theatrical homage to pop icons with a satisfying satirical bite.
Inspired by the golden age of grainy televised trivia, “Expectations” opens with a Jeopardy! -style setup. Talking Heads frontman David Byrne guest stars as the host, and three different Olivia Rodrigo contestants line up: a leather-clad Barb Wire type, a gum-chewing rockabilly woman, and a preppy pink-wearing character with cat-eye sunglasses.
After Rodrigo delivers her first verse, the show then turns into a Family Feud- style game, with Roan appearing as the skirt-suit-clad, perm-wearing leader of the opposing team, appropriately named The Roans.
With her feature, Roan makes Rodrigo’s post-breakup anthem queer, adding to the lyrics about low-effort men with a verse about being ghosted by a typical L.A. woman. (When Rodrigo sings, “I’m not kissing any boy that is passive,” Chappell comes in with, “I’m not kissing no boy... no boy . ”) Naturally, her team is joined by New York City drag queen Aquaria , who makes a cameo in a theatrical pink skirt suit of her own.
With Rodrigo styled by sister duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo and Roan styled by Briana Andalore, the video evolves into a parade of more-is-more fashion moments—think: supersized bows, full-body plaid, and hot pink berets—referencing music video legends like Pat Benatar, Toni Basil, and early Whitney Houston.
Throughout the video, Rodrigo and Roan dance in Cyndi Lauper -esque feather boas and skewed tutus reminiscent of Madonna’s Boy Toy era. Rodrigo evokes an outdated Deal or No Deal girl in a gaudy Ava Presley pageant gown. Roan dances in Brady Bunch vignettes in a leopard-print jacket lined with red plumage.
For a song about setting standards and not settling for less than what you deserve, both stars got the message across with high-impact styling and ample references to iconic pop performers. Watch the full video below.
Source: ShowBiz
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