Chappell Roan Says She’d Be 'Way Bigger' If She ‘Wore a Muzzle': 'I'd Be More Successful'

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In a new interview with the BBC, published on January 19, the singer, 26, revealed that she will never hold back from speaking her mind despite being called a “spoiled giant” and accused of having “tantrums”.

She says she experienced harassment and people “stalking” her parents’ home amid the “crazy” acts she says pop stars are expected to keep quiet about. Last September, Roan went viral for clapping back at a photographer who insulted the stars on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

“I’ve been responding in a disrespectful way my whole life – but now the cameras are on me, and I happen to be a pop star, and those things don’t add up,” “Good luck, honey!” the hitmaker told the BBC, referring to the viral moment. “It’s like oil and water.”

Chappell Roan in photo on her ‘Midwest Princess Tour’.

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The “Red Wine Supernova” singer is nominated for six Grammys at next week’s ceremony in Los Angeles, including best new artist, album of the year and best pop solo performance.

However, she told the BBC that her career has taken a hit because she speaks publicly and rejects convention.

“I think, actually, I would have been more successful if I had worn a muzzle in line,” she joked on the way out. “If I override more of my basic instincts, where my heart goes, ‘Stop, stop, stop, you’re not okay,’ I’d be bigger.”

“I’d be a lot bigger… And I’d still be on tour right now,” Roan added.

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After ending her 2024 tour in October to focus on her health, Roan revealed that all her career decisions have been guided by her late grandfather’s teaching that “there are always options”.

“So when someone says, ‘Do this concert because you’ll never be offered that much money again,’ it’s like, who cares?” she told the BBC.

“If I don’t feel like doing this right now, there are always options. There’s no shortage of opportunities. I think about it all the time.”

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Chappell Roan during the Austin City Limits music festival.

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Roana’s admission that she’s not afraid to turn down opportunities comes after she likened the Grammys to a “talent show for popular kids.”

During her performance at Carpool Christmas, Karaoke, which premiered on December 16, Roan said it was “incredible” to have her music recognized by the Recording Academy and said, “It’s an honor to be nominated with some other artists.”

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However, he considers the award to be a “double-edged sword”.

“I don’t have a speech yet, but you know me. I’m going to say something controversial. Why not?” she added when asked how she would react to the victory.

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