Ariana Grande to step back from work after 'ongoing public scrutiny'
Pop star Ariana Grande plans to take a break from public-facing work following the conclusion of her 'Eternal Sunshine' tour. The decision follows a year of intense media scrutiny regarding her professional projects and personal life.
Why it matters
The announcement reflects the growing trend of high-profile celebrities stepping back from the public eye to manage mental health and privacy in the age of social media.
Hear this story After nearly a year of constantly making headlines on- and off-stage, Ariana Grande is taking a break.
The 33-year-old actress and pop star will step back from the public eye after spending the past year promoting a second "Wicked" film , touring for the first time in six years, releasing her eighth studio album and ending a three-year relationship , a representative for Grande said in a statement to USA TODAY on Aug. 2, which was first shared with People .
"Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour," the statement said. "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.
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