AdvertisementCultureCelebrityCelebrity life Ariana Grande says she’s long been quietly planning to take a break Kayla Olaya August 4, 2026 — 3:36pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Share A A AAriana Grande has revealed she’s long been quietly planning to step away from public life, in her first public comments since her representatives announced this week that she planned to take a break. Ariana Grande’s video for her song Petal has led to a flurry of online commentary about her weight. AdvertisementThe 33-year-old has endured a gruelling few years of public scrutiny. In a 2023 TikTok video, Grande also expressed discomfort with public talk about her weight.