Pop music fans get ready for a peek behind the curtain because Anitta just dropped a brand new Netflix documentary and it is juicy. Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta is giving us a look at the Brazilian superstar that we have never seen before. Think identity crisis steamy scenes and some seriously honest talk .
'Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta': Singer Opens Up About Identity Crisis and Stage Persona Struggle
Anitta whose real name is Larissa de Macedo Machado is not holding back in this documentary. She is letting cameras into her world and showing the tough parts of being a global pop sensation. In Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta we see her dealing with a real struggle: balancing her public persona "Anitta" with her private self "Larissa".
It sounds like it is not easy. In one part of the film Anitta breaks down in tears saying she feels like she is losing control of her own identity. She explains that whenever she is around people who know "Anitta" she automatically switches into that character. And it's exhausting. She says she just wants to be Larissa sometimes but it is becoming harder and harder to separate the two.
Anitta admits she "used to have control" over her Anitta persona but now it is taking over. She feels like she is constantly performing and can’t turn it off anymore. She even says she wants to "bury it all" because she "can’t stand not being able to control when I’m turning into the character". It sounds like the fame and pressure are really getting to her and the documentary captures some raw emotional moments.
Shower Scene Shocker: Anitta's Documentary Features Steamy Moment With Childhood Friend Turned Director
Okay let's talk about that shower scene . Yes you heard right there is a scene in Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta where Anitta is showering nude with her friend and co-director Pedro Cantelmo. It definitely raised some eyebrows and got people talking.
Anitta and Pedro actually have a history. They grew up together in Rio de Janeiro and were even romantically involved when they were younger. In a recent interview Anitta confirmed they "used to have a little romance". This makes the shower scene even more interesting right?
In the scene Anitta jokingly offers to wash Pedro to get rid of cigarette smell and they both end up in the shower together. The camera shows them washing each other through a foggy glass door and it is pretty clear they are both nude. Anitta even jokes "No I know how to shower. It’s you who doesn’t know" in Portuguese.
Anitta explained that she wanted Pedro to co-direct the documentary because he is someone who knows the real Larissa not just the Anitta persona. She said "That’s somebody that I’m not going to be able to trick with the character [of Anitta] because he’s known me for forever." She also mentioned that being intimate with Pedro helped her forget the cameras were there sometimes which allowed them to capture more genuine moments of her struggles.
Spiritual Journey and Identity Quest: Anitta's Trip to Nepal in the Documentary
After her emotional breakdown about her identity crisis Anitta takes a "life-changing spiritual trip to Nepal". This trip is also featured in the documentary and it seems like a key part of her journey to find herself. While hiking in Nepal Anitta reflects on her career and whether the constant pressure to be on top is "worth it".
She describes feeling "extremely sick tired" and wanting to rest but feeling this pressure to always be "Anitta the one that never gives up. That exhausts herself to the last drop of energy. To be the biggest to go to the top to achieve more and more and more". It sounds like she is questioning the relentless demands of her pop star life and searching for something more meaningful.
Larissa vs. Anitta: Singer Explains the Two Sides of Her Life
Anitta has talked about the difference between Larissa and Anitta before. She told People magazine back in 2023 that "Larissa is very private very relaxed very low key and very quiet. Anitta is the opposite: outspoken exposing myself". She even said it used to feel like "two sides of my brain fighting with each other".
It seems like this documentary is really exploring that conflict and her journey to make these two sides of herself communicate and find some balance. It's not just about the glitz and glamour of being a pop star it's about the person behind the persona and the challenges of staying true to yourself in the crazy world of fame.
Key Moments and Themes in 'Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta' Documentary:
- Identity Crisis: Anitta's struggle to balance her stage persona with her real self Larissa.
- Emotional Breakdown: Raw and tearful scenes showing the toll of fame and constant performance.
- Shower Scene: Steamy and talked-about moment with co-director Pedro Cantelmo highlighting their intimate history.
- Spiritual Journey: Anitta's trip to Nepal as a quest for self-discovery and reflection on her career.
- Honest Confessions: Anitta opens up about feeling out of control exhausted and wanting to escape her pop star image.
Dive into Anitta's World: 'Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta' Streaming Now
If you are curious to see this side of Anitta for yourself Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta is Streaming Now on Netflix. It sounds like a revealing and personal look at a global superstar grappling with fame identity and what it means to be true to yourself. From steamy shower scenes to emotional breakdowns and spiritual journeys this documentary seems to have it all. Get ready for a side of Anitta you have never seen before!