Pop Singer Chappell Roan Responds to Soccer Star's Accusations

Roan denies sending security guard to harass soccer player's 11-year-old daughter at hotel

Mar. 23, 2026 at 9:48am

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Pop singer Chappell Roan has responded to accusations from Brazilian soccer player Jorginho that she sent a security guard to aggressively confront Jorginho's 11-year-old daughter at a hotel in São Paulo, Brazil. Roan denies the allegations, stating that she did not see the woman and child, did not ask security to approach them, and is sorry the mother and daughter felt uncomfortable.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the challenges celebrities face in balancing fan interactions and maintaining personal boundaries, as well as the potential for miscommunications and differing perspectives when high-profile public figures are involved.

The details

According to Jorginho, his 11-year-old daughter was excited to see Roan at their hotel and simply walked past the singer's table to confirm it was her, without approaching or bothering Roan. However, Jorginho claims Roan then sent a security guard who spoke to the mother and daughter in an "extremely aggressive manner", threatening to file a complaint with the hotel and leaving the daughter in tears. Roan denies these allegations, stating she did not see the woman and child, did not ask security to approach them, and is sorry the mother and daughter felt uncomfortable.

  • On March 23, 2026, Jorginho posted about the incident on Instagram.

The players

Chappell Roan

A 28-year-old pop singer who has advocated for healthier boundaries between performers and fans.

Jorginho

A 34-year-old Brazilian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo.

Catherine Harding

Jorginho's wife, who was with their 11-year-old daughter Ava Law at the hotel in São Paulo.

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What they’re saying

“No one came up to me. No one bothered me. I did not ask the security guard to go up and talk to this mother and child.”

— Chappell Roan, Pop Singer

“I'm sorry to the mother and child that someone was assuming something, that you would do something, and that if you felt uncomfortable, that makes me really sad. You did not deserve that.”

— Chappell Roan, Pop Singer

The takeaway

This incident highlights the delicate balance celebrities must strike between fan interactions and personal boundaries, as well as the potential for miscommunications when high-profile public figures are involved. It serves as a reminder of the need for empathy, clear communication, and mutual understanding between celebrities and their fans.