Anastacia, who had a double mastectomy in 2013, found humor in the situation. She joked about her new look, even making light of the lack of nipples post-surgery. She believes that finding humor in tough situations helps her cope. She has always had a playful and energetic personality, using humor to navigate challenges even from a young age. Despite facing setbacks, she remains positive and continues to work hard in her career. Anastacia admits to starting her music career later than most, but she has always had a unique voice and style. She struggled with her identity as an artist, unsure of where she fit in the industry. Despite her father’s influence on her musical talent, their relationship was strained. Ultimately, Anastacia is content with her journey and continues to embrace her unique voice and soulful style. „It took me longer to discover my true self.“
Her true home was on the dancefloor, where she found solace at New York’s Club 1018 at the age of 16. Despite going alone, the bouncers watched over her and her mother provided money for orange juice. She wasn’t seeking fame, but rather enjoyed the music and dancing. She danced until the club closed, creating her own unique moves in the corner.
One night, a man recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue singing. This marked the beginning of her journey, which included singing at weddings and birthdays, dancing on Club MTV, and supporting artists like Paula Abdul and Jamie Foxx. Despite reaching The Cut finals and being pursued by Michael Jackson, she still felt a sense of unease.
Her midriff became a trademark early in her career, alongside her powerful voice and tinted glasses. She used it as a distraction from her self-consciousness about her chest size. A decision for a breast reduction led to the discovery of early-stage breast cancer, leading to surgery and radiotherapy. She found empowerment through her insecurities.
Despite facing hardships, she always found a way to turn challenges into advantages. Her albums, like 2004’s „Anastacia“ and 2014’s „Resurrection,“ were born out of difficult times. She even found humor in her menopausal experiences, seeing them as fascinating rather than embarrassing.
Now fully embracing menopause, she is proud and unafraid of discussing it openly. Despite facing health crises in the past, she maintains a positive attitude and unwavering faith in herself. She recently relocated to Denver, Colorado, for a more affordable lifestyle and possible retirement.
Her family, including her disabled brother and loyal assistant, are her core support system. While she keeps her personal life private after her divorce, she cherishes special moments like her dog’s birthday. Despite the challenges, she is determined to include her furry companion in her life and on her future tours. Ich weiß, es ist sehr Diva, aber ich bin keine Mutter, ich habe kein Kind, ich bin nicht verheiratet. Also gibt es nicht viel, was ich außer Arbeit tue. Ich möchte mich erfüllt fühlen, wenn ich nach Hause komme und den Hund sehe und dann denke … „Sie macht Schmollmund. „Mwah, mwah, mwah!“
Es tut mir leid, wenn sie sagt, dass sie nicht viel außer Arbeit hat. Besonders wenn sie reflektiert, dass wir alle mit Donald Trump an der Macht jetzt im Upside Down sind. Was will sie vom Leben? „Ich bekomme es“, sagt sie, klingt empört. „Ich bekomme es total. Ich lebe es gerade. Ich bin drin.“
Die Neuauflage des 25. Jubiläums der Vinyl-Platte „Not That Kind“ erscheint am 11. April. Anastacias Europatournee beginnt am 12. März in Barcelona.