October 14th 2024.
Tegan and Sara, the beloved indie pop icons from the Noughties, have recently opened up about a frightening experience they had with a catfish stalker in the 2010s. The Canadian identical twin sisters, who rose to fame in the late 2000s with their Gold-certified albums The Con and Sainthood, reached new heights in 2014 when they were featured on the official song for the Lego Movie, "Everything Is Awesome," alongside The Lonely Island.
However, fame also has a dark side, and the duo has bravely shared the extent to which some fans went to get close to them. Tegan reflects, "Right from the beginning, I knew that our music had a powerful impact on people, and that our audience was a safe space for them." But unfortunately, some fans took their admiration too far, physically grabbing and groping the sisters.
In 2011, the situation escalated when Tegan and Sara discovered that a complete stranger had been impersonating Tegan online, pretending to be her and communicating with fans. Tegan recalls, "We didn't even know the term 'catfishing' back then. It was so confusing." The sisters only found out about the incidents when victims reached out to them on social media. "The first few victims weren't just talking to fake Tegan; there were also fake emails for my girlfriend, best friend, and manager. It was absurd."
The sisters discuss the issue further in their film, "Fanatical: The Catfishing Saga of Tegan and Sara," which premiered in September 2024. They explain that the more personal and connected they are with their fans, the more entitled some fans feel, as if they have ownership over the sisters. This behavior is not unique to Tegan and Sara; it's a disturbing trend that many celebrities face.
This topic hits close to home for Tegan and Sara, but they are not the only ones speaking out. Just a few weeks ago, popstar Chappell Roan also called out her own fans for inappropriate behavior when they encounter her in public. The singer, known for her hit song "Good Luck, Babe," shared, "I don't care that stalking and harassment are considered normal for famous people. That doesn't make it okay or something I want or enjoy. I don't care about whatever entitlement you think you have towards a celebrity."
It's important to remember that celebrities are people too, and they deserve to feel safe and respected in their personal lives. If you have a story or experience to share, please reach out to us. We'd love to hear from you.
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