In an interview with Nardwuar, Chappell Roan credited Orville Peck with transforming her life and career as a performer. The show, which premiered on December 16, 2024, has sparked interest among netizens to learn about Orville Peck’s life.
Orville Peck is currently dating William Mikelson, also known as Billy. According to a report in Out, Peck publicly acknowledged their relationship during his acceptance speech at the GLAAD Media Awards on May 11, 2024. He thanked his family, friends, and partner Billy for their support.
"I would also like to thank my beautiful, encouraging family, friends, and my incredible partner, Billy. Thank you for encouraging me to be myself, which is a skill that I hope I can pass on to others."
Before this, Peck had maintained a low profile about his personal life. However, during the awards ceremony, Jennifer Lawrence introduced Peck and his partner. She mentioned how Billy struggled to accept his sexuality as he grew up in a religious household.
"When he met Orville, he described falling in love as 'healing."
Lawrence added in her speech,
“Orville had a different upbringing. His mom loved and accepted him. And because of that, she made a boy that loved himself and listened to himself."
The couple made their red carpet debut at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 32nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 10, 2024.
More details on Orville Peck’s background
Orville Peck was born on January 6, 1988, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He moved to Toronto when he was 15. He is a trained ballet dancer and a musical theatre artist. He moved to London for his further studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
He realized his true passion for country music when he was in his early 20s. “All I ever wanted to do was be a country singer,” Peck said, as per a report in Variety. “I finally got the courage when I was in my 20s to put all of the things I love together and just do the dang thing.”
He released his debut single, Dead of Night, in 2019; this was followed by his debut album in March 2019. His work credits include the Show Pony (2020), the album Bronco (2022), and his third album Stampede (2024).
Orville Peck is known for wearing a mask during his public appearances. It distinguishes him from other performers and establishes a unique identity.
According to his interview in Boot, he said, “I think that my mask helps eliminate pretense, and this idea of having to go onstage and perform as someone or something I'm not."
Over time, Peck’s masks have evolved in designs and coverage, signifying his willingness to reveal more of himself through his music.
What did Chappell Roan say as she credited Orville Peck for changing her life?
In an interview with Nardwuar, Chappell Roan revealed that she first heard of him on her friend’s recommendation. Recalling the incident, she said, “I first heard of him ‘cause my friend said, ‘Look at this guy; he’s so hot.’ And he had his mask on and everything, and I was like, ‘God, who is this?’”
She recounted attending Peck’s show at Troubadour in West Hollywood, which changed her life, and eventually, they ended up being friends.
"I went to see him, and his show changed my whole life. It changed how I do shows. He performed at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, and he had local drag queens open up for him. Meatball was one of them. I told myself from that show, 'If I ever perform my own headline shows, I'm going to have local drag queens open up for me too.' So he changed my life, and now we're friends."
The interview was held at Sonido Del Valle Records in L.A. Nardwuar gifted Roan a vinyl record by drag legend Divine and a record by Orville Peck’s band Nü Sensae, among other gifts.
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In her next project, Chappell Roan will be seen with Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa as the trio came together for Apple TV+ and Apple Music’s holiday edition of Carpool Karaoke. The video will be released worldwide on December 20.
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