The reductive conversations around Olandria Carthen are getting old

In a thoughtful piece for ClutchPoints, the author pushes back against the simplistic online narratives that reduce Love Island USA alum Olandria Carthen’s success to just her looks, arguing that the real story of her post‑show rise is rooted in strategic decision‑making, intentional career moves, and meaningful advocacy, particularly within the HBCU community as a Tuskegee University alumna, and that dismissing her achievements as mere “pretty privilege” overlooks the real effort and cultural impact behind her growing brand.