Chappell Roan Reveals Meaningful Reason She Paints Her Face White

Chappell Roan opened up about her distinctive look.

The 26-year-old “Hot to Go” pop star is renowned for making bold fashion choices, which she’s displayed on the red carpet at events like the 2024 MTV VMAs.

One of Chappell‘s most unique looks involves painting her face white. During a stop on her Midwest Princess Tour in Manchester, England on Friday (September 13), the hitmaker explained the meaningful reason for her face paint.

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A video that’s going viral on X (formerly Twitter), Chappell explained that the bold makeup was a form of rebellion.

“Other people in my hometown would call gay people clowns. I don’t say this very often. That’s why I actually wear my white face,” she said. “Like b-tch, I’ll show you a clown,” she said.

She stressed the importance of finding a sense of community, saying that it was something that she was proud to provide at her shows.

“This is what I care about because I see you, and I see a community,” she said. “I really needed this whenever I was 15. I need it so bad. To just be in a room of people that looked like me.”

Chappell concluded: “Thank you for showing up and know that this is a place where you belong.”

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