She burst onto the scene with “I’m Like a Bird.” Now, Nelly Furtado is quietly stepping away — perhaps for good.

The 46-year-old singer stunned fans after announcing an indefinite break from music, just months after re-emerging with a bold new look that sparked endless debate. “Twenty-five years ago today, my first album Whoa, Nelly! was released,” she wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of her 20-year-old self in a pink dress before her very first concert. “I hoped one day someone would dust off my record and find inspiration.”

Today, that hope has come true. A new generation is discovering her timeless voice — even as she chooses to step back. Some critics commented on her fuller figure, but countless fans rallied behind her confidence. “She looks happier, realer — more herself,” one wrote.

In her farewell message, Nelly thanked her fans for “vibrating with my music” and “loving with open hearts.”

Maybe this isn’t the end — just a new beginning for a woman who’s learned that beauty and success aren’t measured by size or charts, but by peace. 💫