Chappell Roan's meteoric rise to stardom shadowed by severe depression
Chappell Roan is an artist who has undoubtedly captured fans' imaginations with her original sounds and theatrical shows. The star has risen to the heights of popularity at an astonishing pace. Unfortunately, she now faces the harsh effects of fame. The artist has revealed that she suffers from severe depression.
23 September 2024 17:11
Chappell Roan is an American singer and songwriter who was born on 19 February 1998 in Willard, Missouri. Her musical style oscillates between pop, alternative, and indie, and she is known for her unique voice and theatrical performances.
Recently, the international star has dominated the top of the charts. In her work, she often touches on personal and emotional topics, including love, identity, and self-discovery issues. The artist has enormous support from the queer community to which she herself belongs.
The rough beginnings of Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan grew up in a very conservative, religious, and poor family. Her road to fame was truly challenging. Initially, the artist recorded song covers on YouTube. Only later did she receive a proposal from a record label that soon dropped her because her songs did not achieve satisfactory results.
The singer decided to move to the United States and find herself there. Life in the US made her realise that it's unnecessary to worry about public opinion or pretend to be someone else to build a dedicated audience. There, she understood she wanted to be a bright and energetic figure in the music world. Drag shows she frequently attended in America significantly influenced her choices.
Is fame the cause of depression?
Although the singer has been musically active since 2015, she only achieved international fame at the beginning of this summer. Almost everyone knows hits like "Good Luck, Babe!" or "HOT TO GO!". In no time, Chappell soared to the heights of fame. Suddenly, she had to swap concerts in small clubs for big shows in huge arenas.
Unfortunately, the sudden rise to fame led to her severe depression. In an interview with the New York Times, she revealed: "I went to a psychiatrist last week because I was like, ‘I don’t know what’s going on.' She diagnosed me with severe depression – which I didn’t think I had because I’m not actually sad. But I have every symptom of someone who’s severely depressed."
Additionally, she admitted: "I think it’s because my whole life has changed. If I want to go thrifting, I have to book security and prepare myself that this is not going to be normal. Going to the park, pilates, yoga – how do I do this in a safe way where I’m not going to be stalked or harassed?"
