Olivia Rodrigo recalls the 'chokehold' a One Direction music video had on her

Rodrigo's third studio album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' will be out on June 12

Olivia Rodrigo is giving fans a glimpse into her Directioner past, revealing just how obsessed she was with One Direction during the band's heyday.

In the clip, Rodrigo recalls being completely captivated by the music video for Story of My Life, describing it as having a "chokehold" on her when she was younger. The singer explained that the emotional video left such an impression on her that it fuelled her creativity as a fan.

Rodrigo went on to reveal that she wrote One Direction fan fiction during her teenage years, laughing as she remembered creating detailed stories inspired by the band. The fan fiction was part of her broader devotion to One Direction, one of the defining pop culture phenomena of the 2010s.

Rodrigo gears up for the release of her third studio album,You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, out on June 12. The project follows the massive success of Sour and Guts and has already generated buzz with the release of Drop Dead and The Cure. 

While Rodrigo is now one of the biggest names in pop music, her latest comments have reminded fans that she once experienced the same level of excitement and obsession as countless One Direction supporters. For many former Directioners, her memories of being enthralled by Story of My Life and spending time writing fan fiction feel instantly familiar.