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Ariana Grande Breaks Her Silence on Stepping Back From the Public Eye After Tour
Ryan Murphy is leaving the door to the haunted house open for this scream queen.
Indeed, the American Horror Story creator has no hard feelings over Ariana Grande’s exit from season 13 of the long-running anthology series. In fact, he extended an invitation for the “petal” singer to join the show another time.
“She was like, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to juggle the tour with this,’” Murphy told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Aug. 6. “And I said, ‘OK, if you can’t, we can push to another season.’ She said, ‘Great.’”
Praising the 33-year-old as a “great friend,” he kept the details about her role scarce, although he admitted it was a “very big swing.”
“I might bring that back for another season, per Ariana’s availability,” he teased. “I think the world of her.”
Looking back at their time working together on Scream Queens, Murphy, 60, was eager to collaborate with Grande again.
“Ariana is a big fan of horror,” he shared. “She’s obviously done homages of that in her work; she did Scream Queens for me and loved the experience, and people love her in that show. So I will always work with her.”
Those homages continued in her latest music video for “petal,” the title track for her eighth studio album that dropped on July 31. In the blood-soaked visual, Grande executes a chainsaw massacre of entertainment industry executives who pick her apart.
And art imitated life in a sense, as the “positions” artist announced a break from the public eye shortly after the release of her new album, citing widespread scrutiny toward her health.
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Explaining her decision during her Chicago concert on Aug. 3, she said, “The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing. It is something that I had decided to plan, that I had quietly made a long time ago.”
Noting that “multiple things can be true” at once, the Wicked star shared the mixed emotions she felt at this stage of her career.
"Boundaries can need to be set,” she continued. “Human beings can need a break sometimes. And also this can be and will continue to be the greatest experience of my professional career."
Keep reading to see how Grande has bloomed from just a petal in the pavement…
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Glam Girl
Ariana Grande dazzled in a salmon pink dress at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. This look made her vibrant red hair pop!
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Darling Diva
The Sam & Cat star stunned in a charming white mini-dress at the 2011 Grammy Awards. She paired her simple, yet striking outfit with sparkly gold heels and dainty jewelry pieces.
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Radiant in Red
Ariana shimmered at the 2013 American Music Awards in her red Dolce & Gabbana dress.
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Vintage Vibes
Serving fans retro charm in her custom Kenley Collins dress, the Scream Queens actress looked perfectly polished at the 2013 Style Awards.
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Ray of Sunshine
The "Dangerous Woman" singer made a splash at the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. Matching the orange carpet, Grande wore a vibrant mini-dress and paired it with white pumps and a whimsical clutch.
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Dashing in Black
Ariana oozed with old Hollywood glamour at the 2014 American Music Awards. She opted for a floor-length black lace gown from MT Costello.
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White-Hot
Wearing a white gown with silver lamé mesh at the 2015 Grammy Awards, Ariana shined as bright as the flashing lights on the red carpet.
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Effortlessly Elegant
Beaming in a floral beaded, peplum mini-dress at the 2015 American Music Awards, Ariana stunned in this statement-making piece from Giambattista Valli.
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Vision in White
The Grammy winner waved as she arrived at her 2015 KISS FM appearance in a white ensemble, matching heels and hair buns.
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Penchant for Pantsuits
Ditching the usual dress at the 2016 American Music Awards, the "Problem" artist opted for a sexy corset top and elegant white pants.
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Oversized Overalls
Ariana rocked a funky fresh outfit at the 2016 Hairspray Live! press junket. She sizzled in oversized overalls, a bralette and a bedazzled choker necklace.
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Royal Blues
Ariana brought the heat to the 2016 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Her Atelier Versace dress highlighted her playful side with its unique cut-out design and bright colors.
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God Is a Woman
Ariana took fans to church with her Sistine Chapel-inspired dress at the 2018 Met Gala. Megan McCluskey designed the gown in keeping with event's theme of "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination."
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Cotton Candy Dream
Ariana looked like a cotton candy dream in her pastel pink ensemble at the 2018 iHeartRadio Wango Tango event. Giving us '90s nostalgia, she rocked platinum sneakers, matching ankle socks and an oversized sweater that states, "girls girls girls."
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Lavender "Loofah"
The "7 Rings" singer looked regal and elegant in her custom Christian Siriano dress, which she perfectly dubbed the "loofah of the year" lewk. Of course, she tied her outfit together by wearing her signature thigh-high boots.
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SIlver Siren
Not only did the pop star turn heads with two outfit changes at the 2020 Grammys red carpet, but her platinum blonde pony was all anyone could talk about at the time.
Curly Sue
Ariana said thank u, next to her signature high pony by sharing a selfie that showed off her natural curls in 2020.
13 Going on 30
The "Positions" singer channeled Jennifer Garner's 13 Going on 30 character in 2021.
Blonde Beauty
One short day in October 2022, the Wicked actress debuted a dramatic blonde look.
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Wickedly Good
Ariana channeled Glinda the Good Witch in a pink Giambattista Valli gown at the 2024 Oscars.
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Goddess of the Garden
For the 2024 Met Gala, which had a "Garden of Time" dress code to celebrate the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" exhibit, Ariana wore an ethereal white gown from Loewe featuring a mother of pearl bodice—a nod to her birthstone—and long chiffon skirt.
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An Enchanting Evening
While Ariana had several magical outfits throughout both Wicked press tours, this Custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown she wore to the 2025 Wicked: For Good premiere in New York—made with 200 meters of silk organza and tulle divided into 20 ruffles—was particularly popular.
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Oscars Ready
In fact, she wore the same designer for her first Academy Award nomination at the 2025 Oscars. She truly shimmered as the pink satin duchess and nude tulle number featured more than 190,000 crystal sequins, rhinestones and beads.
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Gorgeous Gown
Daydreamin' of the details for Ariana's dress for the 2026 Golden Globes? The beautiful black dress was a Vivienne Westwood design.
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