Veteran musician Boy George has offered Chappell Roan advice following her recent public clash with paparazzi. He shared on social media that navigating fame requires embracing it, even when inconvenient. Boy George encouraged the singer to “own your fame” and use kindness to set boundaries, suggesting the world is her oyster and she should not resist it.
Chappell Roan recently made headlines after telling paparazzi not to take photos of her. Following the incident, there have been many opinions online about what happened, from fans and netizens alike. Many celebrities have also shared their support and opinions for the ‘HOT TO GO!’ singer as well. The Culture Club member Boy George was one of them. Read on to know more about what he had to say to Chappell Roan.
Boy George gives Chappell Roan advice following paparazzi incident
Following Roan’s viral run-in with photographers, Boy George had a few words to share with the singer. He posted a comment on social media, talking about how one does not get a “free pass” in this industry.His post read, “It’s probably not helpful, but I have been doing this fame thing for a while and you learn slowly and painfully that you don’t get a free pass once you turn yourself into a bird of paradise.” He talked about how he had watched the video himself, and it had often reminded him of his run-ins with paps. “The trick is to own your fame. Yes, it’s annoying at times, but so is being ignored and told [you’re] a ‘has-been. Life is always now, and I think Chappell looks great, but cheer up girl. The world is at your feet, stop kicking it! It takes so much more time to say no to a picture or a signature. Boundaries are boring. Break them with the magic of kindness!” he further added in the post.
About Chappell Roan’s run-in with the papparazzi
Earlier this week, a video of Chappell Roan in public went viral. The video showed paparazzi around the singer as she walked away. In the video, Roan can be heard telling them not to click photos of her and to “stop following” and “stop harassing” her.
