Charli XCX Says She Feels “Embarrassed” By Celebrity Life

Charli XCX is getting real about the wild reality of Pop stardom, and her latest confession might surprise fans. The singer, who dominated 2024 with her GRAMMY-nominated album ‘Brat,’ is opening up about the darker side of fame, revealing that being a pop star can actually feel pretty ridiculous.

Despite the perks of the path, the 33-year-old admits the whole thing can feel embarrassing at times.

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Taking to her Substack, the artist didn’t hold back about the contradictions of celebrity life. With nine million Instagram followers and two number-one records under her belt, she’s seen both sides of the coin.

“You get to feel special, but you also have to at points feel embarrassed by how stupid the whole thing is.”

She detailed the surreal nature of her world, from hearing culture-shifting music months before release to never worrying about booking travel. The BRIT Award winner also addressed public perception head-on, particularly how women in the spotlight are often reduced to extremes.

“We are still trained to hate women, to hate ourselves and to be angry at women if they step out of the neat little box that public perception has put them in.”

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