The artist herself publicly supported the initiative promoting body acceptance this year.
Singer and Grammy Award winner Nelly Furtado announced on her Instagram page that she is stepping away from the stage after 25 years of career. "I have decided to step back from touring for the foreseeable future and focus on other creative and personal endeavors that I feel are better suited for the next phase of my life," the singer wrote. As noted by the media, Furtado previously faced a wave of offensive comments on social media regarding her appearance and weight.
"I still love writing music. It has always been my hobby that I was lucky enough to turn into a career," she added.
Throughout her career, Furtado has sold tens of millions of albums and remains one of the most influential figures in the pop music and entertainment genre.
The artist herself publicly supported the #BodyNeutral2025 initiative this year, promoting body acceptance without judgment or idealization.
At that time, she admitted that after returning to the stage, she "felt the aesthetic pressure of her work in a completely new way," but at the same time learned new levels of self-acceptance.
What made Nelly Furtado famous
The artist became one of the most successful pop stars and R&B performers of the early 2000s.
Her albums "Whoa, Nelly!" and "Loose" brought her worldwide fame, while songs like "I'm Like a Bird," "Say It Right," and "Promiscuous" became global hits.
Throughout her career, she has sold over 45 million records. In 2002, Nelly Furtado received the prestigious Grammy Award for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance."
Her work remains relevant: in recent years, the singer's hits have regained significant popularity.
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