Ariana Grande‘s brother, Frankie Grande, posted an emotional tribute to his sister amid the ongoing public scrutiny. Frankie has always been his sister’s biggest supporter, cheering her on from inside the “Big Brother” house in 2016 and in the years that followed, all over social media.
To celebrate the end of Ariana’s North American leg of her “Eternal Sunshine Tour,” Frankie posted an emotional tribute, praising his younger sister.
“Family forever. I will have your back until the end of,” Frankie, 43, said about the “Petal” singer. “I am so proud of you and so happy for you.”
Frankie’s post featured videos and pictures of his sister on stage, singing hits from her seventh album of the same name. “Last night was a beautiful celebration of your artistry and the magnificent eternal sunshine family you have built and created,” he wrote.
Frankie finished by praising his sister, calling her “magical” before reflecting on what she means to him. “It was a magical night. You are magical. You are my everything and I am so so happy I was there to see you shine on this tour one last time,” he said.
Frankie Talked About His Sister On His Season Of ‘Big Brother’
It’s no secret how Frankie feels about his younger sister. During “Big Brother 16,” the former Broadway star opened up about his love for Grande, calling her a “mega pop star.”
When he first entered the game, Frankie was against people knowing who he was because he believed it would’ve put a target on his back. “They will assume that if there is an America’s vote or America’s player that I will win it because I have a viral following. So if I am recognized as soon as I get into the house, I have to win and I have to do damage control,” he said, according to PEOPLE.
However, he was able to keep his identity a secret until the middle of the season, when he revealed it all to the remaining houseguests.
Ariana Grande Is Stepping Away From The Public Eye After Tour Concludes
Frankie’s heartwarming post comes days after a representative for Ariana said that the “Victorious” alum would step away from the public eye once she wraps the European leg of the “Eternal Sunshine Tour.”
“She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” the spokesperson said, per The Blast. “This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.”
Ariana Grande Talks Candidly About Feeling Pressure From The Public As They Discuss Her Body
While it’s unclear exactly why the singer is stepping away from the public eye beginning in September 2026, it’s rumored that the ongoing conversation surrounding her body has fueled the decision. Grande, unfortunately, has been the subject of scrutiny since she began promoting “Wicked” alongside Cynthia Erivo several years ago.
In 2023, Grande shared candidly on TikTok that the statements about her body had gone on for far too long and reminded her followers that while she’s a public figure, she also has feelings. “I think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies, no matter what,” she said. “There are ways to compliment someone or to ignore something that you see that you don’t like that I think we should help each other work towards.”
Ariana Addresses The Crowd At Her Chicago Show, Tells Fans She’s OK
During her stop in Chicago, Grande addressed her fans with a 4-minute speech and handwritten note, revealing that the statement about her taking a break had been “blown out of proportion.”
“The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing. It is something that I had decided to plan, and have quietly made, a long time ago,” Grande told her fans directly, assuring them that things were OK. “No matter what noises exist out there, nothing will be able to distort my reality or be more real to me or not as real to me as this love that we share.”
