Chappell Roan Addresses Controversy with Jorginho Over Incident Involving Stepdaughter

Incident at Lollapalooza Brazil

Chappell Roan, the Grammy-winning artist, has reacted to allegations made by Brazilian footballer Jorginho regarding an incident involving his 11-year-old stepdaughter in Sao Paulo. This controversy emerged during the Lollapalooza Brazil festival, where Roan was performing. Jorginho, whose full name is Jorginho Frello, mentioned that his wife, Catherine Harding, and her daughter were at the same hotel as Roan. He claimed the incident occurred during breakfast when the child recognized the singer and approached her table to confirm her identity.

According to Jorginho, the girl did not speak or request anything from Roan. However, he stated that a security guard confronted his family in an aggressive manner, accusing the child of disrespecting or harassing the singer. This incident left his family distressed, prompting Jorginho to criticize Roan publicly.

Jorginho's Statement

What Did Jorginho Say?

In a detailed social media post, Jorginho expressed that his daughter was thrilled to see Roan and felt happy about the encounter. He described the security guard's reaction as excessively harsh for what he considered a harmless moment. Jorginho questioned how merely looking at someone could be misconstrued as harassment, and his comments sparked significant online discussion.

The child involved is believed to be Ada Law, the daughter of Catherine Harding and British actor Jude Law, although Jorginho did not mention her by name.

Chappell Roan's Response

What Did Chappell Roan Say?

Chappell Roan took to social media the following day to address the situation. She clarified that the security guard in question was not part of her personal team and stated that she did not notice any woman or child near her table during breakfast. Roan emphasized that she did not instruct anyone to speak to Jorginho’s family and found it unfair to assume that fans could have malicious intentions. She expressed her respect for her fans and stated that she has no issues with children.

In response to the incident, Eduardo Cavaliere criticized the situation and announced that Roan would not be invited to perform at Copacabana Beach under his management. He also extended an invitation to Jorginho’s daughter to attend an upcoming concert by Shakira.

Chappell Roan gained international recognition with hits like “Good Luck, Babe!” and “Hot To Go!” from her album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. Earlier this year, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, surpassing competitors such as Sabrina Carpenter.