Charli XCX says the success of her Brat era has introduced her to a new, wider audience, but she’s clear that she doesn’t want to stay frozen in that moment forever. In the interview, she reflects on how the album and its cultural impact pushed her further into the mainstream than ever before, while also making her more aware of how quickly pop culture moves on. Rather than chasing the pressure to endlessly extend Brat, Charli describes feeling more interested in letting the era exist as a snapshot in time, something that belongs as much to the fans as it does to her.
Looking ahead, Charli frames the future of her career as a deliberate pivot rather than a continuation. She speaks about wanting the freedom to explore new creative spaces, including acting, filmmaking, and more experimental ideas, without the expectation that everything has to top the commercial success of Brat. For her, growth now means resisting the urge to repeat what worked and instead embracing uncertainty, trusting that stepping away from her biggest moment so far is the only way to stay creatively fulfilled in the long run.
