Singer Chappell Roan has ignited controversy after publicly retracting her tribute to legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot following the discovery that the late icon held conservative political views. Bardot passed away on Sunday at age 91, initially prompting Roan to post on Instagram: "Rest in peace Ms. Bardot. She was my inspiration for red wine supernova."
However, the pop star quickly backtracked after learning about Bardot's political positions, calling them "very disappointing" and withdrawing her condolences. The incident has sparked widespread backlash from Americans who view this as another example of liberal intolerance and cancel culture run amok.
Social media users immediately condemned Roan's actions. Twitter user @dennislee431 blasted the singer as "full of shit," writing: "Pop star full of shit people have the right to feel how they feel even Bardot so stop apologizing for liking someone who don't fit narrative."
"You can't retract a tribute. She had her own opinion and didn't hide it for ticket sales, so what? She was kind to animals, that's a good thing. Free thinking isn't a crime YET. Stand your ground," posted @wiseass85735281.
The controversy highlights the troubling trend of leftist entertainers who cannot separate artistic appreciation from political disagreement. Bardot, who became a global sex symbol in the 1950s and 60s before dedicating her later life to animal rights activism, never hid her conservative views on immigration and French culture.
Critics argue that Roan's public reversal demonstrates the toxic nature of modern liberal ideology, where even acknowledging the talent or contributions of someone with different political beliefs becomes grounds for self-censorship and public apology.
This incident serves as yet another reminder of how the radical left continues to poison cultural discourse, demanding ideological purity even in death and forcing artists to choose between honest artistic appreciation and progressive orthodoxy.