Frankie Grande has pledged his steadfast support for his sister, Ariana Grande, as she prepares to take a hiatus from public-facing work. The dancer shared his sentiments on Instagram, accompanying a video of Ariana performing during her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.
"Family forever," Frankie wrote on the social media platform. "I will have your back until the end of time. I am so proud of you and so happy for you." He described the recent tour stop in Chicago as a "beautiful celebration of your artistry and the magnificent eternal sunshine family you have built and created." Frankie, 43, added, "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 was seen watching Ariana, 33, perform, with their mother, Joan Grande, 69, resting her head on his shoulder during the concert.
Ariana Grande kicked off the North American leg of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour on June 6 in Oakland, California, with her final performance in the region taking place in Chicago. She took to Instagram to thank her fans, stating, "I love you. i am overwhelmed with love and the deepest gratitude. i will cherish every moment of this time with you all & these memories forever. thank you, chicago."
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Following the North American dates, Ariana is scheduled to return to the stage for the international leg of her tour, beginning on August 15 in London with multiple dates at the O2 Arena extending until September 1.
Following the conclusion of her tour, the "Thank U, Next" singer plans to step away from the spotlight due to what her spokesperson described as "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." The representative told People that Grande "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." This break addresses ongoing commentary from critics, particularly regarding her weight loss.
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An insider also commented on Grande's demanding schedule, telling Page Six that she has been "overworked." While she has reportedly enjoyed performing and being back on stage, the source noted, "She's been nonstop and it's taking a toll." The insider added, "She's never handled the public scrutiny well and constant chatter about her weight [doesn't help]."
In addition to her music career hiatus, the Grammy winner has withdrawn from the upcoming West End production of "Sunday in the Park with George," which is slated to open in London in the summer of 2027 at the Barbican Centre.