Before any trophies were handed out at the 2026 Grammys, Chappell Roan had already taken over the internet—both for a headline-grabbing red-carpet look and for a quick, unexpected moment with Jamie Foxx and his teenage daughter that soon went viral.

Coming off her Best New Artist win in 2025, Roan arrived at the ceremony at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena with two nominations and a fashion-as-performance approach that instantly sparked conversation. She wore a custom maroon Mugler gown with sheer, illusion-style details and dramatic layers, making her one of the most photographed people of the night even before the show began.

Then came the encounter that ignited debate. As Roan posed for cameras, Foxx approached with his daughters, Corinne Foxx and Anelise (17), and introduced Anelise as a big fan. They briefly greeted each other before someone from Roan’s team guided her along, and Foxx quickly apologized and stepped back.

Clips spread fast, pulling in huge views and mixed reactions. Some people thought the introduction was awkward given the bold outfit, while others saw it as harmless and supportive. Roan appeared unbothered and stayed “on brand” all night, and the bigger conversation online shifted from the outfit itself to where people draw boundaries around artistic expression, public spaces, and generational influence.