Chappell Roan Parts Ways with Wasserman After Agency Founder Is Linked to Epstein Documents, Says She Won’t “Stand By Silently.”
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Roan said in her statement that she expects the people she works with to meet the strictest standards.
Chappell Roan has revealed that she is no longer working with Wasserman after the agency’s founder, Casey Wasserman, appeared in a newly released set of Epstein-related documents made public by the U.S. Department of Justice on Jan. 30.
In an Instagram Stories post shared Monday, Feb. 9, the 27-year-old singer stated that she had officially ended her representation with the agency led by Wasserman.
Roan explained that she expects the people she collaborates with to meet very high ethical standards and feels a responsibility to ensure those standards are upheld. She added that no artist, agent, or staff member should feel pressured to ignore or defend behavior that clashes with their core values. While she expressed gratitude for the hardworking agents and employees at the firm, she emphasized that she could not remain silent in the situation.
She also said artists deserve representation that reflects their principles and prioritizes their safety and respect, noting that her decision was rooted in the belief that accountability and trustworthy leadership are essential for real progress in the entertainment industry.
Roan joins several other acts who have recently cut ties with Wasserman, including indie bands Wednesday, Beach Bunny, and Water From Your Eyes, along with musicians Mxmtoon and Orville Peck. Reports indicate that some agents have also pledged to leave the company.
The controversy follows the release of millions of Epstein-related records that included email exchanges between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell, who was arrested in 2020 for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network. She was later convicted on multiple charges and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The Justice Department has not accused Wasserman of any wrongdoing.
In a statement to The New York Times, Wasserman said he never had any personal or professional relationship with Epstein and expressed regret over his past communication with Maxwell, which he said occurred decades before her crimes became known.
Wasserman, who currently leads the organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, has also faced calls to step down from public officials. Some leaders argue his involvement could distract from preparations for the Games and conflict with the event’s emphasis on supporting athletes and advancing gender equality.