Jorginho accuses chappell roan's bodyguard of distressingly shaking stepdaughter
A weekend at Lollapalooza Brazil has been overshadowed by serious allegations. Footballer Jorginho claims that Chappell Roan’s security personnel caused distress to his 11-year-old stepdaughter, the daughter of soccer star Jude Law and Catherine Harding, prior to her performance.
Bodyguard allegedly ‘aggressive’ towards law family
The incident, which reportedly occurred at a hotel breakfast, has sparked a firestorm of controversy. Jorginho detailed the alleged events on Instagram, stating that the bodyguard acted “extremely aggressive” towards his wife and daughter, leaving the child “extremely shaken and cried a lot.”
The accusation comes just days before Chappell Roan was scheduled to perform at the annual Todo Mundo no Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro. The city's mayor, Eduardo Paes, responded swiftly, declaring that Roan would “never” perform in Brazil as long as he held office. He even made a pointed remark about the situation, suggesting that the alleged behavior was beyond the actions of singer Shakira.
Roan has since addressed the allegations in a video posted on Instagram, clarifying that the individual in question was not her personal security. She maintains that she was unaware of any interaction and expressed sadness that anyone felt uncomfortable. “I did not ask this security guard to go up to this woman and child,” Roan stated, emphasizing her disapproval of harming fans, particularly children.
Catherine Harding, who has since responded to Roan's video, shared a different perspective. She asserted that the bodyguard approached them with an “aggressive tone” and proceeded to “berate and scold” them after their daughter, Ada Law, simply smiled at Roan during breakfast. Harding questioned whether the bodyguard was truly acting on Roan's behalf. “Even if she did send him or she didn’t send him, for me it felt like it really overstepped a boundary,” Harding stated.
Cosmopolitan UK has reached out to Chappell Roan’s representatives for further comment. The incident raises critical questions about the responsibility of celebrity management and the duty to ensure the conduct of those working on their behalf. The festival's cancellation is a significant consequence – and a stark warning.
The situation underscores the delicate balance between a celebrity's right to privacy and the responsibility to protect those around them.