Ariana Grande flies to her hometown for one day just to see ‘Wicked’ with her grandma
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Ariana Grande recently took a quick trip back to her hometown of Boca Raton, Florida, to share a special moment with her grandmother, Marjorie “Nonna” Grande. The occasion? A private movie screening of Wicked, the musical film in which Ariana stars as Glinda the Good Witch.
On Monday, Ariana posted a heartfelt message on her Instagram Stories, revealing that she had flown to Boca Raton for the day to watch the film with her beloved grandmother, who turned 99 in October. She shared a photo from the movie theater, capturing herself, her Nonna, and her brother Frankie sitting together in the dimly lit theater. Ariana pointed out that they watched the film at the very same theater she used to visit every weekend growing up, making the experience even more special. In the post, she also gave a shoutout to her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, who stars alongside her in Wicked as Boq, for taking the photo.
In her next post, Ariana shared a joyful video of her grandmother smiling while watching her performance in the movie. Nonna’s reaction to Ariana’s musical number, “Popular,” was heartwarming. “Thrilled to report when the sugar glider had her drum solo, Nonna exclaimed loudly, ‘Oh, I LOVE that,’” Ariana wrote, capturing the precious moment.
The love for her grandmother isn’t just recent—Nonna has been a key figure in Ariana’s life, even making history in March when she became the oldest artist ever to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 at the age of 98. She was credited on Ariana’s song Ordinary Things, which debuted at No. 55 on the charts. Ariana celebrated this milestone, proudly sharing her Nonna’s accomplishment with fans.
Ariana’s role in Wicked, alongside co-star Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, marks one of her most highly anticipated projects. The movie is a cinematic adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, which explores the backstory of Oz’s witches before Dorothy’s arrival. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked has been a major success, drawing huge attention even before its official release. The film premiered in theaters on Friday and grossed an estimated $162 million worldwide during its opening weekend, becoming the third highest-grossing film of 2024 so far, just behind Deadpool 3 and Inside Out 2.
For Ariana, this film is not only a professional milestone but also a personal one, as it allows her to share a part of her creative journey with those closest to her, especially her family. By taking the time to watch Wicked with her grandmother in the theater where she spent her childhood, Ariana added a beautiful layer of sentimental value to the experience, highlighting the deep bonds that keep her grounded.
As the success of Wicked continues, Ariana’s journey with the film has only just begun, but it’s clear that sharing these special moments with her loved ones will remain an integral part of her life. For fans of the star and her family, these glimpses into her personal world offer an extra layer of warmth, reminding everyone of the power of family, love, and shared memories.
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