Singer Chappell Roan Leaves Talent Agency After CEO's Epstein Ties

Roan cites moral conflicts in departing Wasserman agency over CEO's links to convicted sex offender

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Singer Chappell Roan announced she has left her talent agency, Wasserman, after the agency's CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Roan cited a need for accountability and leadership that 'earns trust' in the entertainment industry.

Why it matters

The release of the Epstein Files by the Department of Justice has led to increased scrutiny of individuals and organizations with ties to the disgraced financier. Roan's departure from Wasserman highlights the growing pressure on entertainment industry figures to distance themselves from any associations with Epstein's scandal.

The details

Roan, a 27-year-old Grammy winner, had been represented by Wasserman, a prominent talent agency with high-profile clients like Adam Sandler and Brad Pitt. In an Instagram post, Roan said she could not 'stand by' and defend or overlook actions that conflict with her own moral values. Wasserman, the agency's CEO, was named in files related to Epstein that were recently released by the Department of Justice.

  • The Epstein Files Transparency Act, which compelled the DOJ to release all documents related to Epstein, was passed by Congress in November 2025.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's associate, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 for her role in sexually exploiting and abusing multiple minors with Epstein.

The players

Chappell Roan

A 27-year-old Grammy-winning singer who was represented by the Wasserman talent agency.

Casey Wasserman

The CEO of the Wasserman talent agency, who was named in files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Wasserman

A prominent talent agency that represents high-profile clients like Adam Sandler and Brad Pitt.

Jeffrey Epstein

A late convicted sex offender whose ties to influential individuals and organizations have come under increased scrutiny.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Epstein's associate who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 for her role in sexually exploiting and abusing multiple minors with Epstein.

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What they’re saying

“No artist, agent or employee should be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values.”

— Chappell Roan (Instagram)

“Artists deserve representation that aligns with their values and the decision reflects my belief that meaningful change in our industry requires accountability and leadership that earns trust.”

— Chappell Roan (Instagram)

What’s next

Los Angeles leaders have called on Casey Wasserman to resign from his position as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but the IOC has expressed 'full trust' in Wasserman and his team.

The takeaway

Roan's departure from Wasserman highlights the growing pressure on entertainment industry figures to distance themselves from any associations with the Epstein scandal. As more information comes to light, artists and their representatives are being held to higher standards of accountability and moral alignment.