Chappell Roan parted ways with her talent agency Monday, following the release of documents linking the agency’s CEO to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files were made public after the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November, which compelled the Department of Justice to release all materials related to the disgraced financier.
Roan Cites Values in Agency Split
The Grammy-winning artist emphasized the importance of accountability and alignment with personal values in her decision.
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Roan, 27, was represented by the agency led by Casey Wasserman, who also chairs the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In a statement posted to Instagram on Monday, Roan asserted, “no artist, agent or employee should be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values.” She added, “I have deep respect and appreciation for the agents and staff who work tirelessly for their artists and I refuse to stand by.”
Accountability and Representation
The artist emphasized that “artists deserve representation that aligns with their values,” and that her decision “reflects my belief that meaningful change in our industry requires accountability and leadership that earns trust.” Roan did not directly mention Epstein or the released files in her announcement.
The agency acknowledged last month what appeared to be a series of flirty and sexually suggestive emails exchanged in 2003 between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell. Following the release of the emails, Los Angeles leaders called for Wasserman’s resignation. However, at a press conference during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, International Olympic Committee Vice President Nicole Hoevertsz voiced “full trust” in Wasserman and his team.
Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 for her role in a scheme to sexually exploit and abuse multiple minor girls alongside Epstein. Wasserman, 51, was married at the time of the email exchanges and has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with the Epstein scandal.
What was the Epstein Files Transparency Act? This act, passed by Congress in November, mandated the Department of Justice to release all documents in its possession related to Jeffrey Epstein.
