Pink opens up about fear of heights despite signature aerial concert stunts

Pink has spoken candidly about her fear of heights, revealing that she still embraces aerial stunts during her concerts because of the adrenaline rush and sense of freedom they bring.

The 46-year-old So What singer, known for her gravity-defying live performances, said she has long struggled with acrophobia but chooses to face it head-on while on stage.

Speaking on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Pink recalled a moment from years ago when her fear became overwhelming during a drive with her husband, Carey Hart, near a cliff.

“I cannot handle heights,” she said, adding that the experience reinforced her belief in “feeling the fear and doing it anyway.”

Despite her anxiety, Pink said performing aerial acrobatics has become one of the most fulfilling parts of her career, describing it as both liberating and addictive.

“It’s so freeing,” she said, explaining that the thrill of being lifted above the crowd outweighs her fear once she is on stage.

The singer, who shares two children with Hart, said her mother once questioned why she continues to perform such dangerous stunts, but she feels energized by the audience reaction.

“If I can do this, if I can convince people to shoot me out of a stage floor, why wouldn’t I do that?” she said. “It’s so much fun.”

Pink also reflected on the emotional impact of her shows, saying audiences often experience a childlike sense of wonder when watching her performances.

“It turns grown men into six-year-old boys… like the first time you see magic,” she added.

The Grammy-winning artist is set to host the upcoming Tony Awards, where she has teased that the ceremony will include new acrobatic elements—though not in the same extreme style as her concerts.

“There will be acrobatic moments, but not in the way you would normally see me doing acrobatic moments,” she said, adding that some segments will involve harness work.

She also hinted at a playful opening number featuring a large ensemble cast and a deliberately comedic portrayal of herself.

“It is goofy and over-the-top… and I’m an idiot from the very first moment,” she said, noting the tone was intentionally lighthearted.