20 Celebrities Who Have Taken a Break From Social Media (2 of 11)

2. Justin Bieber

Bieber has departed from social media on several occasions, but the one that caused the most fervor was in 2013 when it was coupled with his abrupt retirement from the music industry. He would later clarify his decision, stating he needed time to deal with his depression and anxiety and find a better work/life balance. Given that he’s been under the microscope since he first rose from obscurity to fame at 15 years old, it would be hard to blame him. The pop sensation subsequently logged off in 2015, 2019, and 2023, allowing him to focus on the people who are most important to his life, including his wife Hailey.

3. Ariana Grande

Grande completely left the Twitterverse in 2021 and hasn’t returned since. She’s never addressed the reasons, although her supporters have suggested that she’d had enough of the trolls and the scrutiny regarding her romantic relationships. Of course, this isn’t to say she’s completely abandoned social media altogether; she remains very active on Instagram, where she has nearly 380 million followers.