Pink rings in 2026 from a hospital bed after neck surgery

Pop superstar Pink kicked off 2026 in a decidedly unexpected place — a hospital room. The 46‑year‑old singer shared a heartfelt and reflective message with her fans on social media as she rang in the New Year while recovering from neck surgery.

On Dec. 31, 2025, Pink posted a selfie from her hospital bed wearing a gown and a bandage around her neck, flashing a smile despite her circumstances. In her caption, she explained she underwent surgery to receive “two new shiny discs,” joking that it was not a facelift but necessary care for her body after years of demanding performances.

“Rock ’n’ roll is a contact sport,” she quipped, acknowledging the physical toll her career — known for dramatic aerial and acrobatic stage stunts — has taken. With warmth and honesty, she admitted spending the night in the hospital “by myself” while her husband, Carey Hart, and their two children, Willow and Jameson, enjoyed a snowboarding trip.

Pink used her message not just to explain her medical situation, but to reflect on the past year’s emotional highs and lows. She described 2025 as a “doozy” — one that ranged “from absolutely devastating to mildly annoying” — but also filled with beauty, growth, and gratitude for the everyday moments with her family.

“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 wrote, emphasizing the joy she finds in ordinary life even amid challenges.

Pink went on to express how much she appreciated her body and its resilience, calling the new bandage and scar a reminder of her strength. She also pledged that in 2026, she intends to advocate for others’ rights and happiness: “I will work this year to help preserve the choices of others … and this very pursuit of happiness.”

Fans and fellow celebrities responded with an outpouring of support after the post went live. Actress Juliette Lewis commented with well-wishes for healing and a joyful year ahead, while Kristin Chenoweth echoed the positive vibes with a message of support and admiration.

This hospital stay isn’t Pink’s only health challenge of 2025. Earlier in the year, she revealed she battled a bacterial infection related to E. coli while on vacation, sharing candid updates about her recovery with fans.