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Chappell Roan Makes First Public Appearance Since Brazil Security Dispute at Coachella

The sighting renews focus on a dispute over a security contractor's independent actions.

Overview

  • Chappell Roan, who attended Coachella on Saturday, made her first public outing since a hotel confrontation in São Paulo drew wide attention.
  • Brazilian soccer player Jorginho said a large guard berated Jude Law’s 11-year-old daughter, Ada, after she walked past Roan at breakfast, leaving the child in tears and ending plans to see the show.
  • Roan said the guard did not work for her and that she did not witness the exchange, adding it was wrong to assume she dislikes fans or children.
  • Security contractor Pascal Duvier later said he took full responsibility for the interaction and that he was at the hotel for another client, not on Roan’s team.
  • Daily Mail reported that Rio de Janeiro’s mayor said Roan would not perform at a city-run festival, signaling continuing fallout and scrutiny of celebrity security practices.