A soccer star has accused a pop star of upsetting his family during a recent trip to São Paulo, Brazil.
Chappell Roan, who has previously spoken out against unwanted fan attention, was accused over the weekend by soccer star Jorginho of inappropriate treatment of his 11-year-vintage daughter. The incident occurred while Roan was headlining Lollapalooza Brazil and Jorginho and his family were attending the festival.
According to Jorginho, his daughter, a fan of Roan, simply walked past the singer’s table at their hotel breakfast and smiled to confirm her identity. He stated that she did not approach or speak to the singer. Following this, Jorginho alleges a “large security guard” approached his family and accused the girl of “disrespect” and “harassment.” The girl was reportedly “extremely shaken and cried a lot” as a result.
Jorginho’s daughter is the child of Catherine Harding and actor Jude Law. Jorginho shared his account of the incident on Instagram, where he has nearly 5 million followers, stating that the situation was not a case of a fan overstepping boundaries.
Roan responded on Instagram, stating that the security guard was not part of her personal security team and that no one had approached her. She said, “I did not ask the security guard to go up and talk to this mother and child…They did not come up to me. They weren’t doing anything.” She also stated, “I do not hate people who are fans of my music. I do not hate children.”
Roan has previously addressed issues with fan behavior, including an incident this month in Paris where she confronted people who were crowding her while she was trying to have dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Jorginho accuse Chappell Roan of?
Jorginho accused Chappell Roan of having her security guard aggressively reprimand his 11-year-old daughter after the girl briefly looked at the singer while having breakfast at their hotel.
How did Chappell Roan respond to the accusations?
Chappell Roan responded by saying that the security guard was not her personal security and that no one had approached her. She also stated that she does not hate fans or children.
Where did this incident take place?
The incident took place at a hotel in São Paulo, Brazil, while Chappell Roan was performing at Lollapalooza Brazil.
As this situation unfolds online, will Roan and Jorginho be able to find common ground, or will this incident continue to fuel public debate about fan interactions and artist security?
