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Chappell Roan is set to embark on new adventures as she embraces 2025 with her upcoming project, New Directions.
In a recent TikTok video, the artist behind the hit “Good Luck, Babe!” paid homage to the popular show Glee, re-enacting a memorable scene that resonates with many fans.
Channeling Kurt Hummel
The scene featured in Roan’s TikTok is drawn from the Season 2 premiere of Glee, where character Kurt Hummel addresses the glee club amid a flurry of intrusive questions. In a powerful monologue, he champions the courage it takes to be authentic and confront critics directly. Roan lip-syncs to this iconic moment, adding her personal touch: “You know what does take some courage? Standing up and singing about something.” She encourages online critics to express their thoughts face-to-face rather than hiding behind anonymity. Her performance concludes humorously as she gets doused with a liquid, reminiscent of Kurt’s own experience in the show.
The caption of her TikTok, “New Year New Me New Directions,” cleverly references the fictional glee club’s name, emphasizing themes of renewal and personal growth.
This video quickly gained traction, attracting a wave of positive reactions. Fans felt inspired to speculate on how Glee would portray Roan’s music, imagining characters like Kurt performing “Pink Pony Club” or envisioning a duet of “Good Luck, Babe!” featuring Brittany and Santana.
A Newcomer to the Glee Fandom?
Interestingly, despite her impressive reenactment, Roan is relatively new to the Glee phenomenon. Fan-created videos from earlier in 2024 showcase her initial skepticism toward the show, where she admitted to having dismissed it as “stupid” before discovering its unique appeal.
Beyond the entertaining aspects of Glee, Roan’s message about self-acceptance resonates deeply, particularly for an artist navigating the complexities of public life. In an interview from August, she candidly shared her challenges with fame, stating, “I don’t know anyone who’s going through this, personally. The biggest thing has been getting recognized, and just feeling not myself. Touring, it’s all-consuming. I’ve never given a f*ck about the charts or being on the radio, but it’s so crazy how industry people are taking me more seriously than before. I’m like, ‘I’ve been doing this the whole time, b*tch.’”
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