Actor Daniel Craig knows the dangers of fame and is therefore looking for Chappell Roan.
Before James Bond star sat down with New York Times to discuss his new film, gay. During the interview, Craig said that he has been watching Roan with some interest when it comes to how she handles her sudden fame and the scrutiny that comes with it.
“I really admire the courage to say those things,” he said.
Craig continued: “Celebrity kills you. Really, it’s a terrible, terrible thing that can happen and I think you have to really fight against all the things that it throws in your face,” Craig continued. because it’s so easy to be tempted”.
He shared that the problem of juggling between art and celebrity has been solved thanks to the development of social networks.
Craig added: “Creating and maintaining that brand depends on your visibility. You have to use social media and I can’t do that. I even regret the emails I sent” .
He wasn’t the only actor to defend Roan this past week. Miley Cyrus previously shared how her rise to fame differs from Roan’s.
“I wish people wouldn’t give her a hard time. Maybe it’s hard to start this business with a phone and Instagram. That hasn’t always been a part of my life and fame,” Cyrus said. with Harper’s Market.
Roan has occasionally been the subject of online hate since rising to fame last year thanks to her album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwestern Princess, as well as her Grammy-nominated single, “Good Luck, Babe!”
People were previously unhappy with the way Roan handled a situation on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet where she seemingly told a reporter to “shut up.” However, it is still unclear what caused the fight.
Roan has spoken out about the price of fame and how it has affected her over the past year, where she shared that it was like being abused by an ex.
“The feeling of this — stalking, talking s— online, [people who] won’t leave you alone, yell at you in public – that’s what an abusive ex-husband feels like,” says Roan face.
Because of mental health issues, Roan also canceled her appearance at this year’s All Things Go, where she said she was “overwhelmed.”
“I’m sorry to everyone who’s been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I can’t perform. Things have been overwhelming these past few weeks and I’m really feeling it.” that,” she said.
“I feel pressured to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health. I want to be present when I perform and give the best performance possible. Thank you.” Thank you for your understanding. Come back soon xox,” Roan concluded.
She also addressed setting boundaries with her fans in an Instagram post, where she shared that “I need to draw the line and set boundaries ‘due to so many instances’.” non-consensual social and physical interactions” that have occurred since its rise to fame. She noted that although she chose this profession, she does not accept “climbing, being touched and being watched”.
Roan added that she felt the most love she had ever felt in her life, but also the most insecure she had ever felt in her life. She ended by thanking everyone for reading and understanding.
The singer is currently nominated for multiple Grammy awards next year, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year.
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