Chappell Roan reflects on setting boundaries with fans: “I think people are scared of me”

nme.com:

Chappell Roan has reflected on setting boundaries with her friends and why she thinks “people are scared” of her.Last year, Roan’s feelings about fame consistently made headlines, with her comparing it to “an abusive ex-husband”.

In an interview with The Face, the former NME Cover star vented about the normalisation of extreme fan behaviour including “stalking, talking shit online, [people who] won’t leave you alone, yelling at you in public.” She added: “I didn’t know it would feel this bad.”Prior to that, she had taken to TikTok to share her thoughts on “weird” and “creepy” followers, calling out the “predatory behaviour” of so-called “superfans” that includes “nonconsensual physical and social interactions”.Her statements have since been applauded by celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, Rachel Zegler, and Daniel Craig, the latter saying he admires “the guts to say those things”.

Olivia Rodrigo also revealed that Roan has been a key support figure in helping her deal with an “overwhelming” entertainment industry.Now, Roan has appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she addressed the matter.

Speaking to Alex Cooper, she said: “I think people are scared of me. I think I made a big enough deal about not talking to me, that people do not talk to me.