‘I will have your back’: Ariana Grande gets brother Frankie’s support amid hiatus announcement
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ariana Grande received public support from her older half-brother, Frankie Grande, after completing the North American leg of her tour, days after she announced her decision to go off the grid from the public eye.
The 'Titanique' star shared a post on social media, promising to have his sister's "back until the end of time." The post came after the "thank u, next" hitmaker announced she would take a hiatus following her 'Eternal Sunshine' tour.
The singer’s decision comes amid heavy public scrutiny over her physical appearance.
Frankie Grande supports sister Ariana following break announcement
Grande's brother shared the post on Friday, August 7, right after his sister finished the last show of the North American leg of her tour on Thursday, August 6. "Family forever. I will have your back until the end of time. I am so proud of you and so happy for you," Frankie began.
"Last night was a beautiful celebration of your artistry and the magnificent Eternal Sunshine family you have built and created. It was a magical night. You are magical," he continued.
Frankie made sure his sister gets the family support she deserves and ended his caption with "You are my everything and I am so so happy I was there to see you shine on this tour one last time," seemingly including references to his sister's songs, "u everything" and "one last time."
The post comes days after Grande herself addressed her decision to take a hiatus during one of her shows in Chicago. "My fans were worried that negativity was ruining things for me. But, I just have to say, that could not be more the opposite," she said.
"Yes, boundaries, they need to be set. Human beings can need a break sometimes," Grande added.
Referring to her tour, the singer-actor also said, "This can be and will continue to be the greatest experience of my professional and creative life."
Ariana Grande announced her hiatus amid increasing public scrutiny
Grande's decision to step away from the public eye came amid heightened scrutiny over her health, especially after the release of her eighth studio album 'petal,' and the music video of the title track.
As per People, Grande's representative said, "Ariana will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.”
"She 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, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny," the rep continued.
"This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much," they added.
According to the publication, an insider said, "She performs a very physical show, and there is a lot of athleticism involved. She performs healthily and successfully at a very high level night after night."
