The political storm in the US has swept up Hollywood's biggest names. Plenty have justified their endorsements, pointing to leaders who promise change and equality. Yet, the same entertainment capital is up in flames over the glaring lack of those rights. Fame may grant access to the most exclusive corners of the world, but under the spotlight, stars are treated very differently—and fans are not exactly blind to the hypocrisy. Consequently, they could not ignore the double standards in how Chappell Roan and Tom Holland’s recent paparazzi encounters played out so differently.

When Tom Holland recently held back a mob of paparazzi at his alcohol-free beer launch for Bero in New York City with Zendaya, fans worldwide cheered him on like a real-life superhero. It did not take a genius to see that Zendaya appreciated the rescue. But when Chappell Roan stepped up as her own hero, calling out a disrespectful pap and demanding an apology for their behavior fro the Grammys at Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS premiere, fans could not help but notice the stark difference in reactions the two received.

Many have hailed Tom Holland and Chappell Roan as leaders of an anti-paparazzi revolution, calling out inappropriate behavior with fearless honesty. But not everyone saw it that way. Some looked at the contrasting treatment, and while Holland was praised as a hero for physically blocking the lens chasers, Roan's simple request for an apology after being treated rudely at a red carpet event raised a few eyebrows.

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Fans may vividly recall Chappell Roan's Grammy run-in with the paparazzi, but this sharp contrast in how stars are treated left even those puzzled.

At the recent high-profile launch of Tom Holland’s new non-alcoholic beer brand in New York City, he and Zendaya arrived in matching outfits, making quite the entrance. However, the reason for the Spider-Man actor’s sudden clap back on the paparazzi was pretty obvious. While it is clear Zendaya needed some backup against the shutterbug’s usual antics, Chappell Roan’s situation shows that not all Hollywood heroics get the same level of recognition.

Many labeled the "bias" as purely two-faced, while others strengthened their arguments by pointing out that if Zendaya were in Roan’s position, she would likely fall victim to similar hypocrisy.

Chappell Roan’s fans rallied together, showing strong support for the musician's stand against the paparazzi’s outrageous behavior. While not all of Holland's supporters echoed this sentiment, many understood where the emotions were coming from. So, although Roan might not have received the same hero shout-outs that Holland did, those who recognized her as a hero did not need any extra prompt to back her up.

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What do you think of fans' sentiments regarding the different treatment of Tom Holland and Chappell Roan following their confrontations with the paparazzi? Let us know in the comments below!