Is vulnerability the secret of her success? She storms around the stage in a wild, joyous whirlwind. She wears bright drag costumes. She calls herself "your favourite artist's favourite artist". But some say her sensitivity is what makes her special.
The woman whose honesty remade pop
Femininomenon: In March 2023 Chappell Roan (above) had about three million monthly listeners on Spotify. Just a little more than a year later, she has more than 20 million.
Glossary
Saccharine - Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Sleeper hit - A piece of entertainment that was not successful when it was released, but later became a surprise success.
Conservative - Holding traditional values, and in a political context, favouring policies such as private ownership.
Demonic - Relating to demons or evil spirits, or fiercely energetic.
Satanist - A person who worships Satan (the devil).
Maximalist aesthetic - A design style based on a love of lots of layers and objects, and an eclectic form of presentation.
Lyricism - An artist's expression of emotion in a beautiful way.
Censure - Condemning or showing disapproval for something.