Chappell Roan has a right to feel unsettled

Singer and songwriter Chappell Roan sometimes turns down fan requests for photos -- and maybe that's a good thing.

In a recent TikTok video, she addressed feeling uncomfortable when a fan suddenly stopped her to ask to take a photo. She said even though it's not unusual for fame to accompany erratic behavior from fans, she still does not think it is acceptable.

“I don’t care that it’s normal. I don’t care that this crazy type of behavior comes along with the job," she said in the video. "That does not make it OK. That doesn’t make it normal. That doesn’t mean I want it."

Reactions to Roan's comments have been mixed. Many scoffed in response, saying that if she doesn't like what comes along with fame, she shouldn't have become famous in the first place. However, others have pointed out that stalking and other common fan behaviors have put celebrities and others in danger many times -- in some cases, cutting their lives short.

Just one example of this is Christina Grimmie, who got her start as a singer on YouTube before finishing third on The Voice. As her success grew, so did her fan base. Her life was abruptly and tragically ended when an obsessive fan at a meet-and-greet event attacked her.

It is a completely normal reaction to be cautious of getting close to strangers you do not know, especially when your fame has skyrocketed the way Roan's has this year. Just because it's "normal" to expect fans to want to pose for pictures or ask for autographs does not mean she, or anyone for that matter, has to agree.

As always, being a fan of someone does not entitle you to their personal space or time. If someone does not feel safe around you, they are allowed to say no and go about their business. It's not personal. It's caution.