A family vacation turned unsettling for Catherine Harding, the ex-partner of Jude Law, after an encounter involving singer Chappell Roan and a security guard. The incident unfolded at a hotel where both families were staying, leaving Harding’s eleven-year-old daughter, Ada, deeply shaken.
Football star Jorginho, Ada’s stepfather, initially brought the situation to light, claiming his stepdaughter was brought to tears after a security guard reprimanded her for simply observing the artist at breakfast. The guard allegedly accused Ada of invading Roan’s privacy, a claim that sparked immediate backlash.
Chappell Roan quickly responded with a video statement, asserting the guard wasn’t part of her personal security team and expressing regret that Catherine and Ada were caught in the middle. However, Harding now challenges that assertion, stating she believes the man was directly affiliated with the singer.
“He looks after artists,” Harding explained in a video posted to her Instagram. She questioned whether Roan authorized the guard’s actions, emphasizing a celebrity’s responsibility for the behavior of their team. “Would he do that if he didn’t have her authority? I don’t know.”
Harding described the guard as “aggressive and intimidating,” alleging he went so far as to criticize her parenting. She recounted his accusations that they were “harassing” Roan, despite Ada’s innocent fascination with the artist.
The situation was particularly upsetting because Ada hadn’t even attempted to interact with Roan. She simply glanced at the singer and smiled, unsure if it was even her due to Roan’s distinctive stage makeup. The guard’s intervention occurred before any attempt at a photograph or direct engagement.
Harding expressed a desire to believe Roan wasn’t aware of the guard’s actions, acknowledging her admiration for the artist’s talent. The family had traveled to São Paulo specifically to attend Roan’s concert, a birthday gift for Ada that was ultimately overshadowed by the incident.
“I hope [Chappell] did not know,” Harding stated, her voice laced with disappointment. “I really think she is a very, very talented artist. We liked her a lot.” Despite the disruption, the family found solace in a chance encounter with Lewis Capaldi at Lollapalooza, praising his kindness.
Ultimately, Harding hopes Roan will address the situation and ensure her team treats others with respect. She voiced a plea that Roan learn to prevent such incidents from happening again, emphasizing the importance of accountability for those representing a public figure.
