Chappell Roan just spoke out once again when it came to the LGBTQ+ community and the executive orders going on in the country passed by Donald Trump.
The pop star on the rise spoke to GLAAD on the carpet saying ‘Trans people have always existed and they will forever exist and they will never, no matter what happens, take trans joy away.”
In addition to the executive orders, the star shared a heartfelt moment saying “I would not be here without my trans girls. So just know that I’m trying my best to stand up for you in every way that I can.”
In a candid new interview with Rolling Stone, Chappell Roan reflected on her personal journey to self-acceptance and her decision to come out as a lesbian. The 26-year-old pop star, whose real name is Kayleigh Amstutz, made headlines earlier this year when she publicly shared her sexuality with fans during a concert in Ohio. Now, in her cover story for Rolling Stone, Roan delves deeper into her experiences with shame, self-discovery, and the challenges of navigating her queerness in the public eye.
For Roan, the realization that she was gay came after years of feeling like something was wrong with her. “Finally, it’s like, ‘Oh, I know why. It’s because I’m gay and nothing’s actually wrong with me,’” she told the magazine. “I just wasn’t supposed to be sleeping with men, and now I’m a little repulsed at the thought of even kissing a guy because no one’s going to be as good as girls.”
Growing up with a Christian background, Roan admits she internalized a lot of shame surrounding her sexuality, especially when it came to her attraction to women. The process of unlearning these deeply ingrained beliefs has been a significant part of her journey. “I was scared of flamboyantly gay people because I was taught that,” Roan confessed. “People hate flamboyantly gay people because it exudes femininity, and people hate women. Just little things like that that you’re like, ‘Oh, my God, this is so f—ed.’”
Beyond her own experiences, Roan has used her platform to support and uplift the queer community. In 2023, during an interview with PEOPLE, she explained the importance of incorporating drag queens into her touring experience. “It’s just a great way to engage the local queer community to that city,” Roan said. “I encourage people to tip the queens, that’s redistributing funds within the community there, and also it just gives a platform for the drag queens.”
Roan’s commitment to supporting queer artists and communities has been evident throughout her career. For her, amplifying the voices of drag queens and queer performers isn’t just about visibility but also about creating opportunities. “Some of these queens have never performed in front of a crowd that big before, and it’s just fun,” she added.
Roan’s personal and professional journey has been nothing short of transformative. As she continues to break barriers in the pop world, her openness about her identity and her advocacy for the queer community are shaping her into an important figure in both music and LGBTQ+ activism. Through her art, her support of fellow queer artists, and her willingness to confront her own struggles, Roan is redefining what it means to be a queer pop star in 2025.
With her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess receiving critical acclaim, Roan is poised to become an even more influential voice in the music industry, using her platform to challenge norms, celebrate authenticity, and, as she put it, “lift the girls up” through her art. Whether it’s through her bold fashion, her music, or her advocacy, Chappell Roan is living proof that embracing who you truly are can be both a powerful and liberating experience.
