Chappell Roan has emerged as a notable new figure in the pop music scene, but she has also faced considerable criticism.

After canceling two festival shows, addressing “creepy behavior” directed towards her family, and confronting a paparazzi at the MTV VMAs, the 26-year-old star of “Good Luck Babe!” received accusations of being “unprofessional” and “unsuited for fame” from some fans who turned into trolls.

However, Roan remains unapologetic about voicing her opinions.

In a recent interview with the BBC, she emphasized her commitment to self-advocacy, even if it might hinder her career. “I’ve always reacted to disrespect this way, but now that I have the spotlight, it creates a clash,” she stated. “It’s like oil and water.”

With six Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year, Roan acknowledges that her forthrightness has held her back.

“I genuinely think I’d have achieved more if I could just stay silent,” she confessed. “If I could ignore my instincts that tell me ‘Stop, this isn’t right,’ I’d be much more successful … and probably still out on tour now.”

She made a conscious decision to prioritize her mental and physical well-being over extending her Midwest Princess tour last year.

Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Roan shares that it complicates her ability to manage her emotions and adjust to her rising fame.

Leading up to her Grammy-nominated album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” she candidly updated her supporters about her mental health struggles and her feelings toward her success.

In a TikTok post from May 2023, she shared, “This job is incredibly challenging for me to handle while trying to maintain a healthy life and mindset. Everything is so thrilling right now, yet I find that success leaves me feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious, and I’m still figuring out why.”

She also reminded herself that opportunities are abundant whenever she feels overwhelmed. “So when someone pressures me, saying, ‘You must do this concert because these chances are rare,’ I think, who cares?”

Despite this, she admits to a deep longing for admiration and notes that the attention from others can be surprisingly addictive.

“I get why losing that feeling feels so terrifying,” she remarked. “It’s scary to think that one day people might not care about you the same way they do now—and I believe this fear resonates differently in women compared to men.”

Nonetheless, she asserts that she wouldn’t change her approach, as she recognizes that success and failure are beyond her control.

“If I can reflect and say, ‘I didn’t buckle under the pressure and stood firm against mistreatment,’ at least I was true to myself,” she conveyed. “There are always alternatives.”