Ariana Grande is reflecting on some pragmatic advice her grandmother, Marjorie, gave her before she died in June of this year.
Speaking at Chapman University, Wicked The 32-year-old actress began by revealing that her grandmother never sugar-coated anything, especially when Grande was stressed from work.
When asked what advice Marjorie relies on most, Grande said her mantra is “f*** ’em.”
She explained that her grandmother had a “badass Brooklyn” sensibility and could overcome any anxiety, insecurity or fear with a few direct words.
“She had the most amazing way of simplifying everything I was going through,” Grande said. “I hear her say it now…I feel her on my shoulder, giving me strength when I feel like I don’t have any.”
Grande has long spoken about her close bond with Marjorie, who she called Nonna.
At 98, Marjorie appeared on Grande’s track Ordinary things And became the oldest artist to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
