Frankie Grande Gets Emotional Watching Ariana Steal the Oscars Show
Grab your tissues, people! Frankie Grande had a heartfelt moment as he watched his sister, Ariana Grande, open the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025. Teaming up with her “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo, Ariana delivered a jaw-dropping performance that featured songs from various adaptations of “The Wizard of Oz.” You know, just your typical Tuesday night for a pop superstar and Broadway star!
In a video shared on Instagram, Frankie, 42, couldn’t hold back the tears as he cheered from the comfort of his living room, calling it “the gay Super Bowl.” And honestly, can we blame him? Ariana and Erivo belted out “Defying Gravity” like true queens, capturing the hearts of viewers everywhere. Frankie’s excitement was palpable as he and his friends celebrated Erivo’s soaring high notes, with Frankie exclaiming, “Are you f—— kidding me?!”—a sentiment echoed by many fans across social media.
This performance wasn’t just a cute family moment; it was a celebration of LGBTQ+ representation and the magic of theater on a grand scale. Ariana, 31, and Erivo, 38, who play Glinda and Elphaba in “Wicked,” respectively, have been the talk of the town since the film’s release, and with the second part of the saga titled “Wicked: For Good” set to hit theaters on November 21, 2025, the buzz isn’t fading anytime soon.
But wait, it gets even better! The “Wicked” film snagged two Oscars that night—Best Costume Design and Best Production Design—making it a double win for the beloved musical adaptation. With a lineup that includes not just the iconic songs but also stunning visuals, “Wicked” continues to prove its place in cinematic history.
As the Oscars marked a night of glitz and glamour, it also highlighted the emotional ties we share with our loved ones—and who better to showcase that than Frankie Grande? So, whether you were watching in a crowd or curled up solo, this Oscars opening was pure magic. Bravo, Ariana!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, Entertainment Weekly
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