Famous Grammy-winning musician erroneously identified by fans as assumed identity thief Anna Delvey during bold wig outing.
A New Look for Chappell Roan Sparks Controversy
27-year-old music sensation Chappell Roan left fans scratching their heads on Friday with an unexpected transformation. Ditching her signature red curls, she donned an orange wig in a series of Instagram posts, causing a stir that saw her compared to both Anna Delvey and Lady Gaga.
In one of the posts, Roan, aka Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, could be seen in an elevator with sunglasses on and a disheveled wig. Wrapped in a houndstooth-patterned shawl and clutching a coffee, she captioned the image, "The girl who I just met at the perfume store, please comment the perfume you recommended. I wrote it down and just deleted it on accident."
Comparisons to Delvey, a convicted fraudster whose life as a scammer was depicted in the Netflix miniseries Inventing Anna, were swift. One user asked, "Anna Delvey?" while others echoed the sentiment, with one simply stating, "Ok anna delvey."
Some assumed Roan was in disguise while out shopping earlier in the day, but her outlandish call to action in her Instagram Stories made it clear she was dead serious about finding that perfume.
Comparisons to Gaga, another pop star known for her bold, eclectic style, weren't far behind. One viewer wrote, "Girl I thought this was Sophie Turner," while another compared, "The first image kind of looks like Lady Gaga." Another agreed, "the way I thot you were gaga."
While Roan's new look may have been a hit with some fans, it's a far cry from her usual appearance. Prior to the wig, she was recognized for her long, red curls. However, it seems this was all part of an elaborate plan to find the perfect perfume.
Roan's previous Instagram post was a recap of her night at the Met Gala last week. A reel showed behind-the-scenes footage of the Missouri native getting ready for the event. She wore a cranberry-colored suit by Paul Tazewell, and the post received widespread praise from her 7.1 million followers.
Chappell Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, made history last year by becoming one of the few artists to be nominated in all four main General Field categories in a single night at the Grammys. She won the Best New Artist award, adding to her impressive accolades that include a debut studio album, "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess," which was released on September 22, 2023, and earned her multiple Grammy nominations[1][2].
In the midst of her controversial makeover, Chappell Roan's Instagram posts reminiscent of both Anna Delvey and Lady Gaga, sparked discussions about her new entertainment-centric persona. Despite the contrast from her usual appearance, Roan's act of seeking a preferred perfume hinted at an eclectic blend of celebrity and everyday life in her magazine-like, unconventional persona.
