Chappell Roan, a 27-year-old singer known for her song 'The Giver,' recently had an inspiring encounter with legendary director John Waters. During an interview, Roan shared that Waters suggested she consider acting, stating that every singer is inherently an actress. This unexpected advice came as Roan expressed her thoughts on the limited number of 'firsts' in a career, to which Waters responded by highlighting the new opportunities acting could provide. Waters, noted for his cult classics like 'Hairspray' and 'Cry-Baby,' has a diverse career in both directing and acting. Roan's revelation has sparked curiosity about whether she might follow in the footsteps of other musical artists who have successfully transitioned into acting.

Chappell Roan, the singer behind 'The Giver,' discussed with W magazine her meeting with John Waters, a director she greatly admires, who encouraged her to explore acting.

John Waters, known for directing films like 'Hairspray' and 'Cry-Baby,' suggested that Roan could experience new 'firsts' in her career through acting, challenging her perception of career limits.

Roan was surprised by Waters' assertion that every singer is an actress, leading her to reconsider her potential in the acting field.

Waters' career is notable not only for his directing but also for his roles in various films and TV shows, which adds weight to his advice to Roan.

The interaction between Roan and Waters suggests the possibility of Roan expanding her career into acting, a path taken by several other musicians successfully.

Roan's candid sharing of her conversation with Waters has intrigued fans and industry watchers alike, as they speculate on her future career moves.

The interview highlights the impact influential figures like Waters can have on artists, potentially inspiring them to pursue new creative endeavors.

Could Chappell Roan follow in the footsteps of many other musical artists and start acting?!

The 27-year-old “The Giver” singer recently revealed in an interview that she met one of her idols, the legendary John Waters, and he asked about her possibly venturing into another side of the entertainment industry.

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“I met John Waters last night, which was insane. One of my idols! And I was talking about how there are only so many ‘firsts’ you can have with your career. And he said, ‘No, no, no—there are all the firsts to go through when you become an actress!’” she told W magazine.

“And I said, ‘I’m not an actress—what are you talking about?’ He said, ‘Every singer is an actress!’ And I was like, ‘Okay, maybe I am! Damn! If John Waters says I’m an actress, maybe I am!’” Chappell added.

John Waters has written and directed several cult classics, including 1988′s Hairspray, Cry-Baby, and Pink Flamingos, among others. He’s also acted in many other movies and TV shows, including 21 Jump Street, The Simpsons, My Name Is Earl, 2007′s Hairpsray, and much more.

In case you missed it, find out what else Chappell revealed during her W magazine interview!