Chappell Roan Says if Fame 'Gets Dangerous' She 'Might Quit': 'That Part Is Not What I Signed Up for'

Mar. 15, 2025

Chappell Roan in September 2024.Photo:Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

Chappell Roancontinues to struggle with the more challenging aspects of fame.

In a cover story interview withThe Faceon Monday, Sept. 16, the rising pop star, 26, revealed that she “might quit” music if the spotlight becomes too overwhelming.

During the conversation, Roan recalled an encounter with two male fans who harassed her at the airport.

​“I get out of the car, it’s 5:30 in the morning, and there’s two guys waiting with a bunch of posters and s— for me to sign,” she told the outlet. ​“I know they’re not fans. I said no. I was like, ​‘I don’t sign anything at the airport, I’m sorry.’ "

Roan continued, “[One of them] follows me to the TSA line, starts yelling at me and everyone just turns and looks. He’s like, ​‘You should really humble yourself. Do you know where you are right now? Don’t forget where you came from.' "

Chappell Roan in September 2024.Mike Coppola/Getty

Mike Coppola/Getty

The “Pink Pony Club” was perplexed: “I’m just like: ​‘What the f— is going on?’ "

“I told myself, if this ever gets dangerous, I might quit,” Roan said. “It’s dangerous now, and I’m still going. But that part is not what I signed up for.”

The “Casual” performer added that she feels that fame is “abusive.”

“The vibe of this — stalking, talking s— online, [people who] won’t leave you alone, yelling at you in public — is the vibe of an abusive ex-husband,” Roan explained. “That’s what it feels like. I didn’t know it would feel this bad.”

Chappell Roan.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

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She recalled crying in the bathroom at the airport during this encounter and texting singerLorde, 27, for advice.

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the “Good Luck, Babe!” hitmaker also detailed her experience withpredatory behaviorin aRolling Stonecover story interview, revealing she found support in her peers, includingSabrina Carpenter.

“We’re both going through something so f—ing hard,” she told the publication. “[Carpenter] just feels like everything is flying, and she’s just barely hanging on.”

Roan added, “It was just good to know someone else feels that way.”

source: people.com