Olivia Rodrigo and philanthropist Melinda French Gates raise $20 million for women’s well-being with a benefit show recalling ’90s feminist push

Fortune•Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 02:48 PM•2 min read

Melinda French Gates pledged $10 million through her Pivotal Ventures in a surprise appearance at the start of Rodrigo's set, praising her for "showing a new generation how much their voices matter.

Source: [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/08/30/olivia-rodrigo-philanthropy-melinda-french-gates-womens-well-being-dasiy-chain-fields/)

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