Cynthia Nixon Joins Olivia Rodrigo's Holiday Music Video "Take Me Home (4 Christmas)"
Cynthia Nixon appears in Olivia Rodrigo's first holiday single's music video, released November 5. The clip features a "Head's Up" game with Rodrigo's name on guests' foreheads.
Actress Cynthia Nixon appears in the music video for Olivia Rodrigo's first-ever holiday song, "Take Me Home (4 Christmas)," which was released on Thursday, November 5. In the clip, Nixon and fellow guest Ben Marshall play a version of the party game "Head's Up," each trying to guess the name "Olivia Rodrigo" taped to their foreheads.
A festive video with a family setting
The music video, released alongside the track, shows Rodrigo with a family wearing bright Christmas sweaters. Billboard reported that a preview of the visual had been shared a few days before the song's release.
Produced by Dan Nigro, the single arrives shortly after Rodrigo's remix of "Expectations" with Chappell Roan, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, according to Billboard. The original version appears on her album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
Plagiarism questions and the songwriter's response
The song drew comparisons to "Christmas Wrapping" by the Waitresses, with some listeners noting a similar detached vocal style over a jolly, twangy track. Gold Derby reported that the resemblance was intentional rather than accidental, and that Rodrigo had contacted the Waitresses' Chris Butler before the release to share her appreciation for his song.
After accusations surfaced online, Butler defended Rodrigo on social media. He argued that a vibe cannot be copyrighted and said the new song does not copy the melody, chord progression or other core elements of his track, Gold Derby reported.
Tour dates and what comes next
The release comes during Rodrigo's Unraveled Tour, which has dates across the United States and Canada through December 20, according to Billboard. The tour resumes in January after a short break, and fans may hear the new song live as the shows approach Christmas.
Gold Derby also noted that the controversy has not hurt Rodrigo's predicted Grammy nominations, though those figures reflect nomination forecasts rather than winner odds. The track is one of several holiday releases this week, alongside new albums from Alanis Morissette and Sufjan Stevens.
The same Billboard report noted that Nixon's appearance was part of the video's celebrity guest lineup, and no further details about her role have been announced in the reports reviewed.
What we know so far: Cynthia Nixon appeared in the new Olivia Rodrigo video, the single is out, and the holiday-song comparison has been addressed by its inspiration's writer.
