German creator Julia Beautx pauses career for health after 14 years

Indefinite hiatus announced

German influencer and actress Julia Willecke, known online as Julia Beautx, has announced an indefinite break from her public career to focus on personal health. The 27-year-old creator shared the decision with her four million Instagram followers on 12 September 2026, stating that she needs to withdraw from public commitments. Willecke began posting online at age 14, spending half of her life producing content for digital platforms. She explained in a video clip that continuing her current routine made recovery impossible.

I simply notice that I am at a point where I have to take care of myself. Where I just have to look and see who I am, who I want to be, what I want to do with my life, and tidy up my head and my heart.

Impact on podcast and ongoing projects

The decision pauses the weekly podcast Die Nervigen, which Willecke has co-hosted with 31-year-old creator Joey's Jungle for four years. The production has served as a primary outlet for the duo to share personal reflections and life updates with regular listeners. Willecke stated on Instagram that she wrestled with the decision for a long time before choosing to put the show and other media commitments on hold. She added that she could not predict when or in what form she might return to public life once her health improves.

I struggled for a long time, but now I have to concentrate on my health and, with a heavy heart, put this project and all my other projects into beauty sleep for an indefinite period.

Remaining commitments for late 2026

Despite the announced withdrawal, Willecke will fulfill two remaining professional commitments before stepping away from production. A scheduled live podcast tour with Joey's Jungle will take place across several venues in October, intended as a final gathering to celebrate with her listeners. Additionally, her acting role in the new ZDF series Downgrade is scheduled for broadcast before the end of the year. Willecke noted that these two appearances represent the final opportunities for audiences to see her before her extended time away begins.

Career across digital media and television

Willecke initially built her public following on YouTube through lifestyle videos and do-it-yourself tips, gradually expanding into acting and mainstream entertainment formats. Over her 14-year career in media, she appeared in television productions such as the ZDF series Frühling and Gestern waren wir noch Kinder. She also participated in the reality survival show 7 vs. Wild in the New Zealand wilderness and competed on the RTL dance program Let's Dance. Her primary social media following reached four million users on Instagram, where she confirmed that fans will be the first to know about any eventual return.