Frankie Grande has released his new memoir, "Supergay!," on June 23, describing it as both a love letter to his queer fans and a defiant message aimed at former President Donald Trump.
Grande stated that he felt the book needed to be released at this specific time due to the current political climate. "We talked about pushing it to next year, but I needed this book to come out now, because our community is under such heavy attack, and there are people in this country who feel like they are subhuman because of this administration," he told HuffPost. He added, "I want Trump to be furious that this book exists. I want it banned in red states."
The memoir, structured as a series of essays, uses a superhero narrative where Grande's hidden powers emerge in response to trauma and personal strife. The book chronicles his experiences with addiction, his journey toward self-acceptance as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and his relationship with his sister, Ariana Grande.
Grande discussed the challenges of writing about darker moments from his past, drawing on lessons from his 12-step program, particularly Step 4, which involves confronting past resentments and fears. He expressed pride in embracing his identity as a "gay alcoholic and an addict," believing it has given him greater control over his life.
Parallel to his literary work, Grande is currently performing in the Broadway musical "Titaníque," a satirical spoof of the film "Titanic." He plays the role of Captain "Victor Garber" and performs a dance-pop rendition of "I Drove All Night," which he also released as a single with a music video. Grande, who has been involved with the show since its pre-Broadway development, acknowledged his disappointment that "Titaníque" did not win any of its four Tony Award nominations but views its campy blend of singing and satire as "the future of Broadway."
He also draws creative inspiration from his sister Ariana Grande's success in music and film, calling her recent concert the "greatest concert I've ever seen." He noted a shift in their relationship, where he initially mentored her, but now she provides guidance on industry matters. "I have so much pride for her. There was never any room for rivalry," he said.
Looking ahead, Grande aims to achieve an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) and has expressed interest in roles such as Seymour in "Little Shop of Horrors" or a principal character in a Netflix series or a "Lord of the Rings" project. Regardless of future opportunities, he emphasized his commitment to serving the sober and LGBTQ+ communities as a guiding principle. ![Frankie Grande unveiled his new memoir "Supergay!" on June 23.]( "Frankie Grande unveiled his new memoir "Supergay!" on June 23.")