Ariana Grande is taking a break from the spotlight as her "Eternal Sunshine" tour concludes, a decision insiders attribute to mounting health fears and overwhelming public scrutiny. Representatives confirmed Grande will step away after the tour, a move that comes amid increased concern over her appearance and well-being.
Family and friends have expressed deep worry, with one insider telling the Daily Mail, "We have asked her to take a break. Actually we've begged her, like a lot. Not like a day or two, but a break break. She is not well. She is anxious and unhappy. She doesn't sleep enough, doesn't eat enough."
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Concerns have been amplified by recent public commentary on her appearance, including comparisons to the late Karen Carpenter, who died of anorexia complications. Grande herself has addressed the intense focus on her body, previously stating in 2023, "I think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people's bodies." On her song "Yes, And?", she sang, "Don’t comment on my body, do not reply." In a 2024 interview, she also noted that images people considered her "healthy" were actually from periods when she was "at the lowest points of [her] life."
Sources indicate that Grande has been feeling burnt out from a demanding schedule, including filming the "Wicked" movies, promotional tours, releasing her album "Eternal Sunshine," and undertaking a grueling 41-show tour. The pressure has been compounded by her personal life, including her recent split from "Wicked" co-star Ethan Slater and rumors of a reunion with ex-flame Ricky Alvarez.
A History of Trauma and Grief
Insiders suggest that Grande has endured significant emotional distress over the years, including the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing during her concert, which killed 22 people. She has spoken about being "broken" and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following the event. The subsequent accidental drug overdose death of ex-boyfriend Mac Miller in 2018 was also a profound loss, which she described as "pretty all-consuming."
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More recently, the death of her grandmother, Marjorie "Nonna" Grande, in June 2025 at the age of 99, has deeply affected her. "One thing that she hasn't fully been able to work out and give time for is the death of her Nonna, who was one of the most important people in her life," a source stated. "She has masked her feelings about the loss by diving into work, but even she knows that she has to give some time to grieve."
Seeking Solace and Self-Care
Grande is reportedly looking to her brother, Frankie Grande, for inspiration. Frankie has openly discussed his past struggles with substance abuse and has been sober since checking into rehab in 2017. "She has seen her brother go through so much and he is now back in a much healthier place that she wants to be in the same boat as him," a source commented. "It is time to reflect, rewind, and reboot."
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Those close to Grande hope she will use this break for self-care, engaging in activities like "painting or baking." "She's never been great at self-care," a source observed. "She feels like it is doing what you love, which is working. But sometimes you need a break from the things you love. Go touch grass. That's what we want her to do."
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Grande plans to "go into hibernation" once her tour concludes on September 1, 2026. She has stated that she wants to retreat, heal, and feel normal again, with a desire to "stay home and be in nature for a while to ground herself."
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