In an exclusive revelation, the bodyguard at the centre of a heated hotel confrontation that left Jude Law's daughter in tears was actually protecting pop star Sabrina Carpenter, not singer Chappell Roan. The incident occurred at the luxurious Tangara Palace hotel in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where both musicians were staying while performing at the Lollapalooza festival.
Confrontation Details
Pascal Duvier, a 53-year-old security expert with a background in martial arts, sparked outrage when he aggressively confronted Ada Law, the 11-year-old daughter of actor Jude Law. Ada was staying at the hotel with her mother, Catherine Harding, and stepfather, Brazilian footballer Jorginho. The young girl had simply smiled as she walked past Chappell Roan during breakfast, without approaching or requesting a photo.
Duvier intervened, telling Ada to stay away from Roan in what witnesses described as an aggressive manner. This left the child in tears and prompted her family to speak out about the disproportionate response.
Bodyguard Breaks Silence
Overnight, Duvier broke his silence, admitting he was not working for Chappell Roan but was "at the hotel on behalf of another individual" – specifically, Sabrina Carpenter, the star of 'Manchild'. He blamed a previous incident at the hotel for his heavy-handed approach, claiming it influenced his judgment.
In a statement posted on his Instagram account, Duvier said: "I take full responsibility for the interactions on March 21st. I was at the hotel on behalf of another individual, and I was not part of the personal security of Chappell Roan. The actions I took were not on behalf of Chappell Roan, her personal security team, her management, or any other individuals."
Family Reaction and Aftermath
Catherine Harding took to social media to describe the encounter, alleging the bodyguard accused them of harassment and threatened to report them to hotel management. Jorginho expressed disbelief at the guard's behaviour, noting Ada had merely smiled without any interaction.
Interestingly, the family attended Sabrina Carpenter's concert at the festival the same night, unaware of Duvier's connection to her. They boycotted Chappell Roan's performance following the incident. Catherine shared footage of Ada smiling during Carpenter's set, captioning it: "This was Ada's reaction yesterday when we arrived to see @sabrinacarpenter."
Celebrity Responses
Chappell Roan later clarified on social media that Duvier was not part of her personal security team. A spokesperson stated: "Chappell was not aware of any interaction between this mother/daughter and a third-party security officer. She holds her own teams to the highest standards and has zero tolerance for any kind of aggressive behaviour towards her or her fans."
Sabrina Carpenter has not publicly commented on the incident. Following the controversy, she performed in Colombia and is now believed to be back in the United States, preparing for an upcoming performance at the Coachella music festival.
Background and Connections
Duvier, who stands 6ft 4in tall, was hired by Carpenter last year and accompanied her on her UK tour. Previously, he worked as Kim Kardashian's key protector but was fired in 2016 after she was robbed in Paris. Kardashian's insurers later sued him for gross negligence, settling out of court in 2020.
Carpenter and Roan are known to be good friends, having performed a duet of Wham's "Last Christmas" in a 2024 Netflix holiday special. In interviews, Carpenter has praised Roan, saying she is "obsessed with her" and plays her songs on repeat. Both artists share the same Island Records label and have performed at similar festivals.
This incident highlights the complexities of celebrity security and the potential for misunderstandings in high-pressure environments. As the story unfolds, it raises questions about appropriate conduct by protection personnel and the impact on innocent bystanders.
