On June 17th, 2025, a tragedy occurred for Ariana Grande; her beloved Nonna, known as Marjorie Grande, passed away. Ariana Grande is a highly recognized artist known for achieving success in both the music and film industries. She has a strong presence online and is well-known globally. She has taken her fans on a journey of her fame across various social media platforms. The bond that Grande and her grandmother had was indescribable. Anybody who knew Ariana knew how much she loved her grandma; she always brought a smile to her face and checked in on each other like best friends.
Ariana and her grandmother were often seen together at events, showcasing their mutual admiration and appreciation for each other. In every achievement Ariana celebrated, she would ensure that she introduced her grandmother to everyone, bringing her on stage and being a plus one. They loved each other, and Ariana made sure that everyone knew how much she meant to her. Throughout Ariana Grande’s rise to fame, her Nonna attended numerous award shows alongside her, such as the 2014 VMAs, the 2015 American Music Awards, and the 2016 Time 100 Gala. One of the tracks from Ariana’s 2024 album, “Eternal Sunshine,” features her Nonna providing relationship advice, contributing to the album’s status as one of the most-streamed releases of the year.
In the years before her passing, Ariana created lasting memories with her Nonna, such as getting matching tattoos. As we know, Ariana has various tattoos representing significant moments in her life, making the matching tattoo with her Nonna a particularly poignant experience. With the release of her new film, “Wicked,” in 2024, Ariana took the time to fly back to her hometown to enjoy the movie with her Nonna at the theater where she grew up. As this was an immense tragedy, Ariana’s supporters have been reposting and showing their love for Ariana’s Nonna.