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Zara Larsson Defends Chappell Roan, Calling Criticism Sexist

Her comments recast the backlash as sexism fueling disputes over celebrity boundaries.

Overview

  • Larsson, in a Guardian interview published Friday, said Chappell Roan is being treated unfairly and argued that people bristle when a woman sets firm limits.
  • After Jorginho said a guard scolded his wife and 11-year-old stepdaughter at a São Paulo hotel, Roan said she never saw them and the guard, Pascal Duvier, later took full responsibility, saying he did not work for her.
  • Larsson’s defense follows a pattern of Roan enforcing personal space, including calling out photographers and autograph dealers in Paris and stopping a 2024 VMAs cameraman she said crossed a line.
  • Several outlets noted that parts of the online pile-on over the Brazil incident were reportedly boosted by bot accounts, which can make backlash seem broader than it is.
  • Larsson said she recently lost a $3 million sponsorship after an abortion joke on TikTok, highlighting the financial stakes artists face when they speak bluntly about boundaries and values.