Through a representative, Ariana Grande has announced plans to “step back from visibility” and take a “much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances” following what was described as “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”
The 33-year-old singer and actress will step away from the spotlight after concluding her “Eternal Sunshine Tour,” which is scheduled to wrap on September 1st. As a result, Grande has withdrawn from her starring role in Stephen Sondheim’s West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George, where she was set to appear alongside her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey next year.
Grande’s representative did not elaborate on the scrutiny referenced in the statement. However, she recently ended her high-profile relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, while concerns among fans about her physical appearance have also intensified in recent months.
Last week, Grande released her eighth studio album, petal.
Statement from Ariana Grande’s Representative (via People):
“Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes ‘The Eternal Sunshine Tour.’ She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny. This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.”
