BREAKING: Pop superstar Ariana Grande has revealed that her recent acting roles have significantly helped her heal her “relationship to music and touring.” In an exclusive interview with Nicole Kidman for Interview Magazine, the 32-year-old star shared insights into her personal journey while preparing for her role as Glinda in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked.
Grande emphasized the transformative power of her acting career, stating, “I’ve just been taking baby steps towards healing my relationship to music and touring.” Her reflections come on the heels of her latest album, Eternal Sunshine, which debuted as her fifth number one album in the UK. She plans to embark on a tour starting in June 2025, covering major cities including Los Angeles, New York, and concluding with five shows at London’s O2 Arena in August 2025.
The pop star’s candid remarks shed light on her personal struggles within the music industry. “I feel really grateful and excited about it in a way that feels so different to me,” she expressed, highlighting her renewed perspective after a challenging period in her career. Grande admitted that her time away from the spotlight allowed her to reclaim her artistic passion, saying, “I think the time away from it helped me reclaim certain pieces of it.”
Following her acclaimed performance in Wicked, which is expected to earn her an Oscar nomination, Grande’s career continues to soar. She is also set to star alongside Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the upcoming sequel to Meet The Fockers, titled Focker In-Law.
Grande’s journey reveals the emotional weight of fame, as she reflected on her early days in the industry. “There was a tricky adjustment period in the very beginning when my pop career took off the way that it did,” she said, acknowledging the drastic change to her life and career.
As the world anticipates Grande’s return to the tour scene, her heartfelt acknowledgment of past traumas and the healing process serves as an inspiring message for fans. “I think it just held some traumas for me before, and I feel those dissipating, and that is such an extraordinarily beautiful thing,” she concluded.
With the Eternal Sunshine tour just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see how Grande’s newfound strength and perspective will translate on stage. The pop icon’s journey not only highlights her resilience but also resonates deeply with many who face similar struggles in their own lives.
Stay tuned for more updates on Ariana Grande’s tour and her ongoing projects as she continues to redefine her relationship with music and performance.
