Inside The Chappell of Unrest
We Make Them Famous, But Do Celebrities Owe Us Their Attention Back?
Chappell Roan recording the incident in Paris
Chappell Roan has made headlines twice this month - both times for pushing back on unwanted public intrusion, and both times she got raked over the coals for it. At first glance the story doesn't look great for Chappell (I mean, who likes getting screamed at by their favorite pop star?), but there are currents beneath the surface worth a closer look…
The Story So Far...
Incident 1: During Paris Fashion Week, Roan filmed herself surrounded by paparazzi and fans who'd refused to give her space despite repeated requests. "This is what it's like when you're disregarded as a human," she told her camera, before addressing the crowd directly: "I'm asking you kindly to please leave me alone and stop following me."
Incident 2: Soccer star Jorginho claimed a security guard berated his 11-year-old daughter for "harassing" Roan at a Brazilian hotel. Except: bodyguard Pascal Duvier later confirmed he was working for Sabrina Carpenter, acted entirely on his own judgment, and had nothing to do with Roan or her team.
Enter Boy George, Stage Left
