by At just 41 years old, Alecia Beth Moore—better known by her stage name Pink—has achieved more success than most artists could dream of in a lifetime. With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, she is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. She has won 3 Grammy Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, and 7 MTV Video Music Awards. Her songs have become anthems for millions of fans around the world.
Given her fame and fortune, it would be easy for Pink to lose touch with reality. However, those close to her say she has remained remarkably down-to-earth despite achieving rockstar status. So how does she do it? Here are some of the key ways Pink stays grounded.
Maintaining Strong Relationships
Pink was born and raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. She still maintains close ties to her family and childhood friends from the small town, even after achieving global superstardom.
“My friends from high school are still my best friends,” Pink told People magazine in 2017. “I don’t have celebrity friends. I have friends from home who have no job and sit at home all day. That’s who I want to be around.”
Surrounding herself with those who knew her before fame provides a sense of normalcy. Her old friends and family remind Pink of who she was—and still is—beneath the fame. They treat her like a regular person rather than a celebrity, keeping her grounded.
Prioritizing Family Life
Despite maintaining a relentless touring schedule, Pink makes family her top priority. She has been married to former motocross racer Carey Hart since 2006. Together they have two children—daughter Willow, 10, and son Jameson, 4.
In a 2020 interview with People, Pink opened up about the importance of prioritizing family time: “Being a mom is the greatest thing that I’ve ever done. It’s more important than anything else.”
She goes to great lengths to spend quality time with her kids whenever possible, even bringing them on tour. This focus on nurturing strong family bonds helps counterbalance the hectic lifestyle of a global superstar. As she told People, “My kids keep me very, very grounded.”
Staying Active in Causes She Cares About
Pink uses her platform to advocate passionately for social and political causes she believes in. She is an outspoken supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, abortion access, gun control reform, and other progressive issues.
In 2021, Pink received the Humanitarian Award at the People’s Choice Awards for her philanthropic efforts, which have raised over $1 million for various charities. She champions causes that are bigger than herself, staying actively involved through donations, public statements, and appearances at rallies.
This social activism keeps Pink connected to important issues outside of her own career. It reminds her of her responsibility and ability to enact positive change as a celebrity with a massive audience. Focusing on causes she cares deeply about helps keep her grounded.
Staying True to Herself
Despite pressure to conform, Pink has stayed defiantly true to herself throughout her career. She refuses to change her authentic personality or opinions to please record executives, critics, or fans.
“I don’t want to be a puppet,” she told The Guardian in 2019. “I want to be able to speak my mind. I don’t want to be told what to say, how to look, how to feel.”
Pink’s outspoken nature and unwillingness to compromise who she is have made her a role model for millions of fans. But it also serves to keep her grounded in her own identity rather than industry expectations of how a female pop star should behave. This commitment to authenticity prevents her from losing touch with who she truly is at her core.
Gratitude Practice
While many celebrities develop inflated egos after achieving fame and wealth, Pink works hard to avoid that trap. She often expresses gratitude for her success and the opportunities it has provided.
In a 2016 interview, Pink reflected: “I’m so lucky. I get to do what I love for a living. I get to provide for my family doing something that is my passion.” More recently, she told People that each day she wakes up thinking, “Wow, I am so fortunate.”
This attitude of gratitude helps Pink maintain perspective. It prevents her from taking her achievements for granted or feeling entitled. Recognizing how fortunate she is to live her dreams reminds her of the humble beginnings that led her to stardom.
Sense of Humor
Despite dealing with the pressures of celebrity, Pink never seems to take herself too seriously. She maintains a lighthearted sense of humor that allows her to laugh at herself and the absurdities of fame.
In a 2019 interview, Pink joked: “I’m not cool. I’m a middle-aged mom with a potty mouth. That’s who I am.” Her hilarious Twitter presence where she pokes fun at everything from critics to her own antics helps endear her to fans.
This playful, self-deprecating attitude prevents Pink from buying into her own hype or image. It counters the tendency of some celebrities to become pompous or disconnected. With humor, Pink is able to stay grounded even when situations might inflate her ego.
Staying True to Her Roots
Over two decades into her career, Pink has proven remarkably adept at avoiding the traps of ego, excess, and isolation that destroy some artists. While stardom often changes people, she has stayed remarkably unchanged at her core by prioritizing the relationships, values, and identity that shaped her before fame entered the picture.
Her small-town roots, family commitments, social activism, authenticity, gratitude, and humor all work in concert to prevent Pink from floating too far from reality, despite her stratospheric success. While fame allows for entitlement, for Pink it seems to cultivate humility. She remains as down-to-earth as the day she started, a true testament to how maintaining perspective can keep even the biggest stars grounded.
