Chappell Roan’s Reflections on Fame
Chappell Roan recently contemplated the concept of boundaries with her friends, expressing her belief that “people are afraid.”
Last year, Roan found her feelings making headlines, where she likened herself to an “offensive ex-husband.” In a conversation with Face, the first NME Cover Star discussed the normalization of extreme fan behavior, including “persecution and harassments on the Internet (from those) who will not leave you alone.” She admitted, “I did not know that it would be so bad.”
Addressing Disturbing Fan Interactions
Prior to this, she took to TikTok to share her experiences with “strange” and “terrible” followers, addressing the “predatory behavior” of so-called “superfans” who may lack appropriate physical and social interactions.
Her remarks have garnered support from celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nyx, Rachel Zegler, and Daniel Craig, the latter praising her “courage to speak.” Olivia Rodrigo also acknowledged Roan as a vital support figure, assisting her in navigating the “stunning” entertainment industry.
Roan made an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she touched on these topics. Speaking with Alex Cooper, she remarked, “I think people are afraid of me. I’ve made a significant deal about not wanting to talk to me, leading people to avoid me. This seems true in many areas.”
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She further explained, “When I’m out with friends who are artists, they notice this ‘power field’ and say, ‘People don’t approach you when I’m with you.’ And I’m like, hell yeah!”
Roan acknowledged that her comments might have “hurt” some people, stating, “I realize it hurts… They feel disrespected or think I owe them something. I just don’t want to be interrupted when I’m having a personal moment, and that feels crazy.”
“It’s essential for people to take a moment to reflect on themselves, and I need to be understanding about this. If I encountered Hannah Montana, I’d express my love for her music and how much she means to me. But that’s not reality; this is about fate and hope.”
Roan appeared on Call Her Daddy shortly after releasing the country-inspired single “The Giver.” Released on March 14, “The Giver” marks her first new music since the highly successful single “Good Luck, Babe!” last year. She had teased the track prior and debuted it during her performance on Saturday Night Live in November.
She has also provided updates regarding her long-anticipated album titled “Diver.” When asked about it, she humorously stated, “New Album? Great question. We are so far from this that I couldn’t even tell you.”
In a four-star review of her acclaimed debut album “The Uprising and Fall of the Princess of the Midwest,” NME stated, “These sharp pop tracks shine brighter than some weaker ballads, allowing a rich narrative to unfold. Still, ‘The Uprising and Fall of the Princess of the Midwest’ showcases Roan’s audacity, filled with burning revelations and bold charm.”
In other news, Roan recently performed the duet “Pink Pony Club” with Elton John at his Oscar party. She also dedicated her Brit to “trans artists, drag queens, students, sex workers, and Sinéad O’Connor,” and made headlines after using her Best New Artist speech at the 67th Grammy Awards to criticize record labels while sharing her experiences as an emerging artist.
Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe” was also named by NME as the best song of 2024.
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