Ariana Grande is taking a break from public life after finishing her Eternal Sunshine tour in September, her spokesperson has said.
According to Page Six, the singer has had a huge year, she helped break Box Office records with two Wicked films, launched a comeback tour, and saw her two most recent albums debut at No. 1.
Still, she says the constant attention from the public and media has taken a toll on her.
Grande’s team said she plans to “take a step back from visibility” once the tour ends.
They explained she wants to finish the tour “on a high note, both healthily and happily,” and then enjoy “a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances.”
Touring has been very special to her; she called it “a beautiful experience” and said she has “loved every minute” of performing for fans.
She will complete the tour with a string of shows at London’s O2 Arena that end on Sept. 1, reports BBC.
The timing of the announcement follows the release of Grande’s new album, petal, and its striking title-track video.
The video pokes at the harsh judgment women face about their looks. It shows Grande as a performer being critiqued over and over by judges for her appearance, before the clip turns dark and surreal.
That theme of relentless public scrutiny has followed her for years and helps explain why she’s choosing to step back now.
Her break will affect acting plans too.
Grande has pulled out of the planned 2027 West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George, where she would have reunited with her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey.
Producers said they fully support her decision.
Even though she will be less visible afterward, Grande intends to finish the remaining Eternal Sunshine shows.
Petal is also set to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 later this week, following 2024’s fellow chart-topper Eternal Sunshine.