Chappell Roan has addressed public backlash after briefly posting — and then deleting — a tribute to the late French actress Brigitte Bardot, an incident that quickly reignited online debate over her public persona and values.
The reaction unfolded after Roan shared an Instagram Story referring to Bardot as an inspiration for her song Red Wine Supernova. Within hours, social media users pointed to Bardot's long-criticised political record, including racist and anti-LGBTQ+ remarks, often referenced collectively as the Brigitte Bardot controversy. Following the backlash, Roan removed the post and issued a follow-up message stating she had been unaware of Bardot's views and did not condone them.
