Chappell Roan Shrugs Off Backlash Over Grammy Outfit: 'Not That Outrageous'

Wed Feb 04 2026 02:58:21 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Pop star Chappell Roan addresses the reactions to her daring Grammy outfit, revealing more than expected on the red carpet and sharing her thoughts on social media.

Following her revealing appearance at the Grammy Awards, where she wore a striking Mugler dress that left little to the imagination, pop star Chappell Roan has taken to social media to brush off the backlash. Describing her outfit as 'awesome and weird', she encourages others to embrace their freedom of expression. The ensemble, which featured nipple rings supporting the dress, sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans calling her a 'goddess', while others criticized the look. Roan, nominated for two Grammys, embraces her persona as a flamboyant artist and encourages individuality in fashion.

Chappell Roan has laughed off the reaction to the revealing outfit she wore on the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday.

The US pop star removed her red chiffon cape on the red carpet to reveal a matching draped dress hung from nipple rings, leaving virtually all of her top half exposed. The Mugler ensemble was one of the most talked-about outfits at this year's ceremony.

Giggling because I don't even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit, the star posted on Instagram. The look's actually so awesome and weird. I recommend just exercising your free will it's really fun and silly :D.

Some fans praised Roan's style, describing her as a goddess and an icon in response to her own Insta post. Referencing Justin Bieber's performance on Sunday wearing just boxer shorts, one wrote: If Justin can perform in his underwear without anyone batting an eyelid, you can rock pierced pasties diva. Misogyny.

However, others found her outfit was not to their taste, with some questioning whether she might get banned for her appearance. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, fashion writer and stylist Alex Fullerton shared insight on Mugler's legacy of pushing fashion boundaries.

Roan was nominated for two Grammys on Sunday - record of the year and best pop solo performance, both for The Subway, but she came away empty-handed. Known for her individual style and daring performances, Chappell is actually the alter-ego of Kayleigh Amstutz, who describes her extravagant persona as a larger-than-life, drag queen version of myself.