Ariana Grande may be nearing the end of an era, at least for now. While promoting Eternal Sunshine and reflecting on her journey through Wicked, the singer and actor has strongly hinted that this tour could be her last major tour for a long time, as she considers stepping away to find balance after nearly 15 nonstop years in the spotlight.
Ariana described this phase of her career as the first time she has truly felt seen and respected for her work, not just as a pop star, but as a full artist. Between Eternal Sunshine and Wicked, she said something finally clicked. For years, her music often had to compete with tabloid narratives, public scrutiny, and constant commentary about her personal life. This time, her work spoke louder than everything else.
She admitted that taking time away from music while filming Wicked changed her perspective. That pause allowed her to grow in ways she had never experienced before. For someone who has been working continuously since her teens, that space felt necessary, even healthy. Ariana said she is not used to taking breaks, but now understands how important they are.
This is why fans believe the Eternal Sunshine tour might be her final tour before a long hiatus. Ariana herself suggested that the next chapter of her life will look very different from the last 15 years. She emphasized that balance is now the goal, and that she does not see herself repeating the same nonstop cycle moving forward.
Speaking emotionally about Wicked, Ariana called it the most gratifying work of her life. She praised Cynthia Erivo, saying they took care of each other, worked incredibly hard, and built something meaningful together. She said she would do it all over again without hesitation. That experience, she explained, made her feel valued in ways she had never felt before.
Ariana also opened up about how surreal it feels to be recognized by the film industry, even becoming an Oscar-nominated actress, something she never expected. Sharing that moment with her mother made it even more powerful. She credited her mom as the person who always pushed her forward when she felt like her voice was not strong enough to fight back against public judgment.
She also used this moment to celebrate other women in the industry, gushing over Emma Stone and Teyana Taylor, calling their work inspiring and admitting she would completely geek out meeting them. Ariana joked that she now watches everything because she is a member of the Academy, fully embracing this new chapter.
While Ariana has not officially announced a retirement, her words make one thing clear. The Eternal Sunshine tour is not just another stop in her career. It feels like a closing chapter before a long pause. A moment of reflection. A step back to live, grow, and protect her peace.
If this truly is her last tour for a while, Ariana Grande is leaving the stage on her own terms, finally feeling recognized, respected, and ready to choose what comes next.
