Zara Larsson has weighed in on the backlash surrounding Chappell Roan, offering a pointed defense of the singer’s right to set boundaries. In a new interview, Larsson challenged the double standards applied to female artists navigating public scrutiny.
Speaking to The Guardian, Larsson framed the criticism around Roan as part of a broader cultural pattern. “When a woman has boundaries, I think people freak out. Men can do violent criminal things and people applaud them, but when a woman says, ‘Stop following me,’ it’s controversial? It’s like: you guys just hate women, actually,” she said. The statement arrives at a moment when conversations about artist privacy and fan entitlement continue to dominate online discourse.
The debate intensified following Roan’s March 22 Instagram Stories post addressing an incident that began circulating a day earlier. Responding to claims made by footballer Jorginho, Roan clarified she had no direct interaction with the individuals involved. “I didn’t even see a woman and a child… no one came up to me. No one bothered me. I was just sitting at breakfast in my hotel,” she said, distancing herself from the confrontation described in his account.
Jorginho had alleged that his daughter approached Roan’s table to confirm her identity before being confronted by a security guard he described as “extremely aggressive.” His remarks quickly gained traction online, fueling criticism toward the singer despite her clarification that the guard was not part of her personal team. Addressing fans directly, Roan added, “People who are fans of my music—I do not hate children. That is crazy,” before issuing an apology to the family for any discomfort caused by the situation.
The incident follows another widely discussed moment earlier in the month. On March 9, during Paris Fashion Week, Roan confronted photographers outside the Alexander McQueen show, calling out repeated invasions of privacy as she was surrounded by paparazzi. Footage from the scene circulated rapidly, prompting support from Doja Cat, who praised Roan’s response as a form of self-protection and honesty in public spaces.
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