Melinda French Gates Amplifies Olivia Rodrigo's Fundraising Efforts to $20 Million
By Editor • August 30, 2026 • 1 min read
In a remarkable show of solidarity, Melinda French Gates has matched the $10 million raised by Olivia Rodrigo for women-focused nonprofits, bringing the total to an impressive $20 million. This announcement came during Rodrigo's headlining performance at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, which took place over the weekend.
Prior to her set, Rodrigo expressed her gratitude to the musicians who performed pro bono for the event, saying, "I can stand on the stage and say we are donating $10 million to 10 incredible charities." She emphasized the importance of empowering women to shape their futures and highlighted French Gates as a key figure in this mission.
Rodrigo praised French Gates for her commitment to uplifting women and girls, stating, "She’s generous and brave and has done so much good in this world." French Gates' pledge to double the festival's fundraising efforts has significantly boosted the impact of the initiative.
The funds will be equally distributed among ten organizations, including Planned Parenthood and the National Women’s Law Center, which are dedicated to advancing women's rights and health.
Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com
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