Boy George faces backlash for reaction Chappell Roan paparazzi video

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12 Mar 2026 • 12:23 AM MYT
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  • Pop star Chappell Roan filmed herself being mobbed by fans and paparazzi in Paris, expressing that she felt “disregarded as a human” and that her boundaries were ignored.
  • Culture Club singer Boy George criticised Roan's reaction on X, advising her to own her fame and “cheer up”, suggesting that “boundaries are boring”.
  • Boy George's comments drew significant backlash online, with social media users arguing that Roan has every right to assert her boundaries and privacy.
  • Commenters highlighted the difference in fame experiences between Boy George's era and the current social media and tabloid culture.
  • Roan has previously spoken out against harassment since her rise to international fame, stating she will not accept it outside of work-related events.

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