Chappell Roan Parts Ways with Talent Agency Amidst Epstein Controversy

Wed Feb 11 2026 01:15:08 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Singer Chappell Roan announces departure from Casey Wasserman's talent agency following scrutiny from Epstein files, emphasizing accountability and moral values.

Chappell Roan, in a statement, declared her departure from Wasserman Media, citing a responsibility to her team and a belief in accountability in the entertainment industry. This decision follows the emergence of controversial emails involving Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, linked to Jeffrey Epstein's past. While Roan did not directly mention Epstein in her announcement, her split reflects the growing concern among artists regarding associations with the agency.

Singer Chappell Roan has announced she is leaving the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, whose name has surfaced in connection with Jeffrey Epstein's legal troubles. Roan stated her decision is rooted in a 'duty to protect her team' and a belief that 'meaningful change in our industry requires accountability.'

This announcement comes in light of revealed emails from Wasserman to Ghislaine Maxwell that included flirtatious content dated back to 2003, which have sparked considerable backlash. These revelations were uncovered through public filings related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted pedophile.

In her statement shared on Instagram, Roan emphasized, 'As of today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman.' She further declared that 'no artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values.'

Although Roan did not refer to Epstein specifically, the context of her split highlights a growing unease within the music industry about the agency's leadership. The BBC has contacted Wasserman for comment regarding Roan's departure, as well as the scrutiny he faces concerning his past interactions with Maxwell.

Wasserman, who also chairs the forthcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, expressed regret over the emails exchanged with Maxwell. He stated that his interactions with her occurred long before the gravity of her crimes became known, reinforcing that he has had no personal or business relationship with Epstein.

Roan's decision follows similar moves made by other artists represented by Wasserman, who have voiced their desire to distance themselves from the agency in light of the Epstein revelations.