Selena Gomez shocked the world: Announced retirement and withdrawal from the entertainment industry due to fatigue and pressure
The world of entertainment today was “frozen” when Selena Gomez – one of the most beloved stars on the planet – suddenly announced her retirement, ending a journey of more than 15 years full of glory but also filled with tears and pressure. The 32-year-old singer shared in a recent interview that she “could no longer bear the pressure of fame” and “wanted to find true peace in life”.

According to People, Selena burst into tears when talking about this decision:
“I love music, I love the audience, but I’m too tired. I’m not myself anymore. I need to rest, I need to learn how to live without being judged for every breath.”

This information immediately caused social networks to explode. In just a few hours, the hashtag #ThankYouSelena climbed to the top of Twitter (X) worldwide, with millions of comments from fans expressing their regret, sympathy and love for her.
Once a shining star of Disney, Selena Gomez has gone through a tumultuous journey: from the sweet little girl in Wizards of Waverly Place to the globally famous singer with a series of hits such as Lose You to Love Me or Who Says. But behind the halo are silent battles that few people understand: lupus, hospitalizations for psychological treatment, and prolonged crises due to the pressure from social media and fame.
Selena once said: “I feel like I have to be perfect all the time. If I smile, they say I’m fake. If I’m sad, they say I’m weak.” It is the public’s overwhelming expectations that seem to have exhausted her.

Many in the industry have spoken out in support. Her close friend, actress Francia Raisa, shared: “Selena doesn’t owe anyone anything. She’s given so much. Now it’s time for her to live for herself.”
However, there are also opinions that Selena’s sudden withdrawal is “a big loss for the world music industry”. Some fans even hope that this is just a temporary period and she will return when she finds balance.
Whatever the future holds, there is no denying that Selena Gomez has left a huge legacy – not only in music, but also in the hearts of fans with her sincerity and strong will. She once sang “I had to lose you to love me” – and now, perhaps she is learning to “lose the stage to love herself”.
