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Pink Reflects on 2025 and Welcomes 2026 from Hospital Bed After Neck Surgery

1/1/2026, 11:15:00 PM

New Year’s Eve in Recovery

Pop star Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, spent New Year’s Eve 2025 in a hospital bed following neck surgery. The 46-year-old singer shared a selfie from her hospital room on Instagram, revealing that she underwent a procedure to replace two discs in her neck. In her post, Pink expressed gratitude for her body and reflected on the challenges of the past year, describing 2025 as a “doozy” that ranged from “absolutely devastating to mildly annoying.” Despite these difficulties, she emphasized the beauty she found in everyday moments, particularly in her role as a mother to her children, Willow Sage and Jameson Moon.

Reflections on 2025

In her message, Pink noted, “I got to wake up every day and get out of bed and go about my business. The business of loving my children and helping them to follow their dreams.” She acknowledged the emotional highs and lows of the year, stating, “I said goodbye to incredibly important people, and I said hello to new ones. I’ve realized dreams this year, as well as nightmares.” Pink also highlighted her commitment to self-care, stating, “I end the year giving reverence to, paying attention to, and to fixing my body.”

Looking Ahead to 2026

As she welcomed 2026, Pink expressed optimism, stating, “I know that 2026 is going to be better because that is the choice that I have made.” She encouraged her followers to also make positive choices, saying, “I hope and pray every person can make that wish, have that choice.” Pink pledged to advocate for the rights and happiness of others, emphasizing the importance of self-care and community support. “Let’s do better for ourselves and for others,” she urged.

Official Statements & Responses

In her heartfelt message, Pink concluded with a hopeful note: “Happy new year and may you experience more joy than sorrow, more sunshine than rain, more love than hatred. Let’s shed that old snake skin. And find our horsepower.” Fans and fellow celebrities responded with an outpouring of support, praising her transparency and resilience during her recovery.

Criticism & Opposition

While Pink's message was largely well-received, some critics have previously expressed concern over her health choices and the physical demands of her performance style, which includes acrobatic routines. However, Pink remains committed to her craft and advocates for self-awareness regarding health and well-being.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “I want to say Happy New Year’s to everyone. I am so happy to say goodbye to the snake year and welcome in the horse.” — Pink
  • “A new scar, a new reminder, that I appreciate this vessel that I have and use it for all it’s worth,” — Pink
  • “I choose joy and I leave behind the hurt. I'm going to choose positive thoughts over negative ones,” — Pink

Pink's New Year’s message encapsulates her journey through personal challenges and her determination to embrace positivity and advocate for others as she moves into 2026.