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In honor of his 36th birthday, here are 10 things we’re sure you didn’t about Frankie Grande. (Photo: Instagram)
In honor of his 36th birthday, here are 10 things we’re sure you didn’t about Frankie Grande. (Photo: Instagram)
His full name is Frank James Michael Grande Marchione. Basically, he just has all the names ever. So many names. (Photo: Instagram)
His full name is Frank James Michael Grande Marchione. Basically, he just has all the names ever. So many names. (Photo: Instagram)
He was in Mamma Mia! on Broadway… for 3 years! Which is almost as good as performing in the movie alongside Meryl Streep and Cher. He was also in the Cruel Intentions musical earlier this year. (Photo: Instagram)
He was in Mamma Mia! on Broadway… for 3 years! Which is almost as good as performing in the movie alongside Meryl Streep and Cher. He was also in the Cruel Intentions musical earlier this year. (Photo: Instagram)
He studied insects for an entire year. Frankie was a bio major at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania. His concentration was entomology, a.k.a. the study of bugs. Sadly, he appears to be over bugs, so here’s a photo of him with a doggie! (Photo: Instagram)
He studied insects for an entire year. Frankie was a bio major at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania. His concentration was entomology, a.k.a. the study of bugs. Sadly, he appears to be over bugs, so here’s a photo of him with a doggie! (Photo: Instagram)
He is obsessed with sci-fi. “Anything that has a dragon, a wand, pixie dust, fairies, magic, any of that, I love it,” Frankie says. Which explains why this amazing photograph exists. (Photo: Instagram)
He is obsessed with sci-fi. “Anything that has a dragon, a wand, pixie dust, fairies, magic, any of that, I love it,” Frankie says. Which explains why this amazing photograph exists. (Photo: Instagram)
He studies kabbalah. Back in 2014, Ariana and Frankie turned to Kabbalah when her church discriminated him for being gay. “They were building a Kabbalah center in Florida so we both checked it out and really had a connection with it.” (Photo: Instagram)
He studies kabbalah. Back in 2014, Ariana and Frankie turned to Kabbalah when her church discriminated him for being gay. “They were building a Kabbalah center in Florida so we both checked it out and really had a connection with it.” (Photo: Instagram)
He was nervous about coming out to Ariana. “I remember being so nervous to tell my little sister,” Frankie said. “I was like, ‘I have something to tell you… I’m gay.’ And she was like, ‘Cool, do you have a boyfriend?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah,’ and she was like, ‘When do I get to meet him?’ I was like, ‘Really? It’s that simple?’ So it went really well.” (Photo: Instagram)
He was nervous about coming out to Ariana. “I remember being so nervous to tell my little sister,” Frankie said. “I was like, ‘I have something to tell you… I’m gay.’ And she was like, ‘Cool, do you have a boyfriend?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah,’ and she was like, ‘When do I get to meet him?’ I was like, ‘Really? It’s that simple?’ So it went really well.” (Photo: Instagram)
Unlike Ariana, Frankie and his nonna don’t have matching tattoos. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love her just as much. “Happy birthday to my Nonna, the light of my life,” he wrote on her 90th birthday. (Photo: Instagram)
Unlike Ariana, Frankie and his nonna don’t have matching tattoos. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love her just as much. “Happy birthday to my Nonna, the light of my life,” he wrote on her 90th birthday. (Photo: Instagram)
Frankie celebrated one year of sobriety back in June, telling fans in an Instagram post that he reached a low point after the terrorist attack at Ariana’s Manchester concert. He said Mac Miller was the reason he checked into a rehab center. (Photo: Instagram)
Frankie celebrated one year of sobriety back in June, telling fans in an Instagram post that he reached a low point after the terrorist attack at Ariana’s Manchester concert. He said Mac Miller was the reason he checked into a rehab center. (Photo: Instagram)
The more the merrier for Frankie Grande. He revealed he’s been dating a married couple for the last few months. Frankie has shared sneak peeks of his relationship with Mike Pophis and Daniel Sinasohn all over Instagram. (Photo: Instagram)
The more the merrier for Frankie Grande. He revealed he’s been dating a married couple for the last few months. Frankie has shared sneak peeks of his relationship with Mike Pophis and Daniel Sinasohn all over Instagram. (Photo: Instagram)
Being a YouTuber and Broadway star certainly pays off! Frankie’s $1.5 million fortune pales in comparison to Ari’s 50 million net worth. Still, it’s way more than what we’ll ever see in our bank account. (Photo: Instagram)
Being a YouTuber and Broadway star certainly pays off! Frankie’s $1.5 million fortune pales in comparison to Ari’s 50 million net worth. Still, it’s way more than what we’ll ever see in our bank account. (Photo: Instagram)You’ve probably already heard of Ariana Grande’s older brother Frankie. You probably already know that he also happens to be a talented singer, a prolific YouTuber, and Ari’ absolute best friend. But unless you are a hardcore Frankie-nator (yes—that’s a thing), there’s till so much more to learn.
Anyone would pale in comparison to Ariana Grande’s crushing stardom. However, Frankie has managed to become relatively famous in his own right. With nearly 2 million followers on Instagram alone and multiple acting gigs on his way, we’re sure we’ll be hearing a lot more about Frankie Grande in 2019!
In honor of his 36th birthday, here are 10 things we’re sure you didn’t about Frankie Grande, Ariana Grande’s older brother.