#SHOWBIZ: Olivia Rodrigo helps college student graduate with over RM20k gift
LOS ANGELES: A college student has thanked Olivia Rodrigo for helping her pay for her final semester of university after the pop star reached out privately following a social media post about her financial struggles.
LOS ANGELES: Jamie McCausey, a college student, expressed her gratitude to pop star Olivia Rodrigo for helping her pay for her final semester of university. The 19-year-old received the assistance following a social media post detailing her financial struggles as a first-generation college student. McCausey initially shared her story on her birthday video, which caught Rodrigo's attention.
The singer left a positive comment on the video, complimenting McCausey's positivity and the joy her videos brought to her. Not long after, Rodrigo privately messaged McCausey, expressing her appreciation for McCausey's content and the light she brings into her life. Moved by the gesture, Rodrigo offered to assist the student in her graduation, fulfilling her promise.
McCausey praised Rodrigo for her kindness to a stranger and emphasized that the singer's commitment to giving back resonated deeply with her. McCausey also thanked hotel heiress Paris Hilton and television personality West Wilson for making her feel included, while commending her followers for their support through messages and public encounters.
She urged others to perform small acts of kindness, highlighting the potential impact a single gesture can have. In a follow-up, McCausey revealed that Rodrigo contributed US$202 (RM628) towards her tuition.
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