Chappell Roan is clearing up the viral moment from the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards when she was seen telling a photographer to “shut the f–k up” while on the red carpet.
Chappell Roan Opens Up About Her VMAs Red Carpet Moment
Roan, 26, was visibly frustrated during her appearance at the event at UBS Arena in New York City on September 11. In a clip that quickly circulated on social media, the “Hot to Go!” singer clapped back at a photographer who had shouted at her. “You shut the f–k up. No, not me, bitch,” Roan responded.
The Pressure of the Red Carpet
Later, Roan spoke with Entertainment Tonight about her emotional reaction, explaining how overwhelming the situation was. “This is quite overwhelming and quite scary,” she admitted. “For someone who gets a lot of anxiety around people yelling at you … the carpet is horrifying, and I yelled back. You don’t get to yell at me like that.”
Roan, who performed her hit song “Good Luck, Babe!” at the ceremony and won Best New Artist, has been open about her struggle to handle the growing pressures of fame. In past performances, she has expressed difficulty in keeping up with her rapidly expanding career.
Setting Boundaries with Fans and the Press
In addition to the red carpet incident, Roan has recently addressed her struggles with fans and their expectations. In a series of TikTok videos, she questioned fans who feel entitled to personal interactions, including photos and hugs. She asked, “Would you go up to a random lady and say, ‘Can I get a photo with you?’ and then get mad if she says no?”
Roan made it clear that, while she understands that her fame comes with such interactions, it does not make harassment or invasion of privacy acceptable. She called out the “creepy behavior” that often surrounds celebrities, adding that while it’s common, it’s not something she wants or accepts as part of the job.
The Reality of Fame
Roan’s candidness about the challenges she faces as her career skyrockets is a reminder of the difficulties many public figures experience in balancing their personal boundaries with public demands. As her career continues to evolve, Roan remains focused on setting limits and being true to herself.