Chappell Roan Says She’d Be ‘Way Bigger’ If She Stayed Silent; ‘I’d Be More Successful’
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to harassment and stalking. Chappell Roan isn’t shy about using her voice beyond her music. In a recent interview with the BBC, published on January 19, the pop star opened up about being labeled a ‘spoiled diva’ and facing backlash for speaking her mind. She shared that standing up against harassment and stalking, including people targeting her parents’ home, has brought challenges. “I’ve been responding that way to disrespect my whole life, but now there are cameras on me, and I also happen to be a pop star, and those things don’t match,” she said, referring to a viral moment when she clapped back at a photographer at the MTV Video Music Awards last September. Chappell Roan, who is nominated for six Grammy Awards this year, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year, admitted her outspokenness has affected her career. “I think, actually, I’d be more successful if I was okay wearing a muzzle,” she said. “If I were to override more of my basic instincts, where …
