Chappell Roan Speaks Out Against Invasive Fan Behavior

US singer Chappell Roan has recently addressed the troubling “creepy behavior” she’s encountered as her fame continues to grow. Through a pair of TikTok videos that have garnered nearly 10 million views combined, Roan has shared her experiences of feeling “harassed” both in person and online, including her family being stalked, bullied, and subjected to invasive behavior from fans.

Roan’s debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, soared to number one on the Official Chart earlier in August, marking a significant milestone in her career. Despite this success, Roan has used her platform to confront the disturbing behavior she has faced. In one of her TikTok posts, she emphasized her frustration with the normalization of such harassment: “I don’t care that abuse and harassment is a normal thing to do to people who are famous or a little famous,” she stated. “I don’t care that it’s normal. I don’t care that this crazy type of behavior comes along with the job, the career field I’ve chosen. That does not make it OK.”

With her breakout hit “Good Luck, Babe!” making waves both in the US and internationally, Roan has quickly become one of the year’s most talked-about pop stars. Her rising popularity has been bolstered by endorsements from established artists like Adele and Lady Gaga, who have praised her as “phenomenal” and “spectacular.”

In her TikTok posts, Roan highlights a common misconception that fame grants fans the right to invade personal boundaries. She explains, “It’s weird how people think that you know a person just because you see them online and you listen to the art they make. I’m allowed to say no to creepy behavior. [Being a singer] doesn’t mean that I want it. It doesn’t mean that I like it. I don’t [care] if you think it’s selfish of me to say no for a photo or for your time or for a hug. That’s not normal, that’s weird.”

Roan clarified in her caption that her message wasn’t directed at any one individual but was a broader reflection of her feelings and experiences. She emphasized that her intention was to share her perspective rather than address a specific incident.

Chappell Roan is not alone in addressing fan behavior and setting boundaries. Actress and singer Keke Palmer has spoken out about the importance of respecting personal space, even in non-sexual contexts, following an incident where she was filmed against her will. Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has also expressed frustration with constant selfie requests, saying he wanted to “keep his sanity” and avoid feeling like a “zoo animal.” Similarly, Emilia Clarke of Game of Thrones fame has shared her decision to refuse photo requests, recounting instances where she was approached during private or vulnerable moments.

Leah, a 20-year-old fan from Birmingham, expressed support for Roan’s stance, saying, “I honestly praise her for it. Just because someone’s famous, it doesn’t mean you’re entitled to know everything about an artist. They should be able to set boundaries, and fans should respect what she needs. You have no idea what they’re going through or what it takes to be famous, and because stans (super fans) put them on pedestals, we expect them to be perfect all the time.”

Chappell Roan’s candid posts highlight a crucial conversation about the boundaries between celebrities and their fans, underscoring the need for respect and empathy in a world where personal privacy often takes a backseat to public interest.