Chappell Roan knows she was ready to shine at the 2026 Grammys—and that’s all that matters to her.
However, that didn’t stop social media users from expressing a variety of opinions about the “Subway” singer’s stunning topless look on the red carpet of music’s biggest night.
After all, Chappell turned heads when she removed the cape of her sheer red Mugler dress to reveal that the bodice fabric was connected to two nipple rings affixed to her breasts, leaving her chest and back fully exposed.
Amid the praise and criticism of the viral look, the 27-year-old shared her reaction to the uproar.
“Giggling because I don’t even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit,” she wrote on Instagram on Feb. 2. “The look’s actually so awesome and weird. I recommend just exercising your free will it’s really fun and silly.”
Chappell, who was nominated for Record of the Year and Pop Solo Performance at the event, concluded, “Thank you for having me @grammys and those who voted for me!!”
But the “Casual” singer’s dress wasn’t the only reason she was a hot topic on the red carpet. In fact, fellow nominee Sabrina Carpenter remarked that the event’s photographers were more subdued than they had been in previous years.
