Pop star Tate McRae feels misunderstood, but why? Tate McRae has claimed that she feels misunderstood by the public. 18 April 2026 Tate McRae has found fame to be "scary and overwhelming" at times. Tate McRae feels misunderstood The 22-year-old pop star has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, but Tate admits that she still struggles with the pressures of fame and success. Asked if she's ever felt misunderstood by the public, Tate told Billboard: "So many different ways.