Ariana Grande Admits 15 Years Non-Stop, Vows to Seek More Balance

Ariana Grande acknowledges that her career has been "pretty non-stop" for the past 15 years. She reveals that taking a break from music to film "Wicked" was a period of significant personal and professional growth. Grande states that achieving more "balance" is her primary goal for the next phase of her life and career. She also reflects on her deep immersion into her role as Glinda and the meaningful bond she formed with co-star Cynthia Erivo.

Key Points: Ariana Grande on 15 Non-Stop Years and Seeking Balance

  • Grande admits she's not used to breaks
  • Says filming Wicked provided growth
  • Vows to seek more balance in future
  • Reflects on deep character immersion
  • Forged sisterhood with co-star Cynthia Erivo
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Ariana Grande: I'm not used to taking breaks

Ariana Grande reflects on her relentless 15-year career, the growth from her Wicked break, and her goal for more balance moving forward.

Ariana Grande: I'm not used to taking breaks
"Balance is the goal for the next 15 years. - Ariana Grande"

Los Angeles, Jan 27

Singer-actress Ariana Grande, who has tasted success in both music and acting since finding fame, acknowledges that it could be beneficial for her to reduce the pace a little.

"I think that it would probably be healthy. I'm not used to taking breaks. But I do know that I grew so much from taking space from music while I was filming Wicked... But yeah, these past few years have been pretty non-stop. And by few, I mean 15," said Grande.

"The Wicked: For Good" actress said she is seeking more "balance" in the years to come, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Balance is the goal for the next 15 years. I don't think they will look like the previous 15 years. I think there will be more balance," she told Vogue Japan.

Meanwhile, Grande portrayed Glinda in the two Wicked movies and said she fully immersed herself in the role.

Grande recalled: "I spent a lot of time reading between the lines and scribbling down little ideas about what might have happened along the way that made her feel insecure.

"Whether it was her friendship with Elphaba or her relationship with Fiyero, tiny things she swept under the rug that shaped her into this super high-functioning, performative human being."

Ariana added: "Sometimes we are playing a character, and sometimes we are letting our guard down.

"Sometimes we are inventing a persona or taking on a character that was written for us by someone else. And sometimes it's just pouring our hearts out and letting our truths out. But it's always interesting because the world sometimes can't tell the difference."

Grande forged a "sisterhood" with her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo during the making of the movies, even though neither had auditioned together before their first meeting.

She said: "It's what we committed to do, it's what we knew it had to be, and I think we did a beautiful job of that.

"We have very different processes, and we're very different as people. Yet we took the time to learn each other, take care of each other through this process... I think it was really meant to be."

She continued: "We took good care of each other and worked very hard, and it was the most gratifying work of my life. I would do it all over again today."

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Rohit P
15 years non-stop! That's her entire adult life. No wonder she feels burnt out. Our Bollywood stars could learn from this—constantly doing 3-4 films a year takes a toll. Hope she finds her balance and comes back even stronger.
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Sarah B
The part about "the world sometimes can't tell the difference" between persona and reality is so deep. With social media, the line is even blurrier now. Respect to her for this level of self-awareness.
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Aman W
While I appreciate her honesty, it's a bit hard to relate. Most of us in India are working non-stop just to make ends meet. Taking a break is a luxury many can't afford. But yes, the principle of work-life balance is universal.
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Kavya N
Her dedication to understanding Glinda's character is impressive! That's what separates good artists from great ones. Can't wait to see Wicked! The sisterhood with Cynthia sounds beautiful. ❤️ More power to women supporting each other.
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Vikram M
Honestly, good for her. The entertainment industry eats you alive if you don't set boundaries. Hope she takes a proper vacation, maybe even visits India! Our culture of yoga and meditation could really help with that balance she's seeking.

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