歌手阿丽亚娜·格兰德宣布将在完成当前巡演后暂时退出公众视野[1]。她在芝加哥向观众表示，这一决定是经过长期深思熟虑而非仓促之举[2]。伦敦O2演艺厅的巡演定于9月1日结束[1]，她因此也退出了计划中的西区版《Sunday in the Park with George》演出[1]。
格兰德多年来一直遭受公众对其身体的持续评论和审视。她在2023年的视频中曾请求粉丝停止评论她的体重和身材[1]，并表示"我们应该对评论他人身体更温和、更谨慎"[1]。她指出，曾在服用抗抑郁药物、饮酒和饮食不佳的时期被认为是"最健康的"[1]，强调健康有多种表现形式。在2024年12月的采访中，她表达了感到像"培养皿中的样本"的感受[2]。
为回应这一困境，格兰德的新专辑《Petal》及其音乐视频讽刺了名人所面临的压力[1]。在MV中，她扮演的明星遭评委评价"减肥可能会有帮助"，随后用电锯杀死他们[1]。格兰德表示此次休息决定源于设定界限和个人需要休息的考虑[2]。
Singer Ariana Grande has announced plans to temporarily withdraw from the public eye following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour [1][2]. The decision comes after years of unwanted commentary about her appearance, though Grande emphasized that the announcement was not a reactive response to recent criticism [2]. She stated to Chicago audiences: "The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing," describing it instead as a carefully considered choice to set boundaries and prioritize personal rest [2].
Grande's new eighth album, Petal, directly addresses the relentless scrutiny faced by celebrities, with its music video depicting a scenario where the artist's character responds violently to judges' comments about her weight [1]. The singer has previously called for greater compassion regarding body commentary, noting that she was once considered "the healthiest" while taking antidepressants, drinking alcohol, and maintaining poor eating habits [1]. In a 2023 appeal to fans, she emphasized: "We should be gentler and more thoughtful about commenting on other people's bodies" [1].
Her London O2 residency concludes on September 1st [1], after which Grande will step away from public appearances. She has also withdrawn from the West End production of Sunday in the Park with George scheduled for the Barbican Theatre in 2027, citing the ongoing public attention as a factor in her decision [1].