Marjorie "Nonna" M. Grande (born Marjorie M. Damico; October 12, 1925)[1] is an American retired citizen. She was Frank's wife and is Judy and Joan's mother, and Lani, Frankie and Ariana's grandmother. Ariana loves her a lot and has a close relationship with her.
Life[]
She first met Ariana's grandfather when they were children because they lived in the same neighborhood. When they got older they started to date. Frank was enlisted in the military, and when he got back they got engaged and later married.[2] They got married on September 21, 1946. She lives in Boca Raton, Florida.
Collaborations[]
- "Daydreamin'" - (Yours Truly) (2012; uncredited)
- "Bloodline" - (Thank U, Next) (2019; uncredited)
- "Ordinary Things" - (Eternal Sunshine) (2024)
Trivia[]
- Ariana calls her Nonna, which means Grandma in Italian. This was used for Sam & Cat as Ariana's character Cat Valentine calls her grandmother Nonna.
- Ariana took a spontaneous flight to Boca to surprise her grandparents on May 6, 2014.[3]
- Nonna is a Justin Bieber fan.[4]
- They were seen dancing at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards.[5]
- In October 2014, Nonna had a ring made for Ariana with the pearl from Frank's tie pin.[6]
- For Christmas 2014, Ariana got Nonna a dog which she named Noel.[7]
- Nonna gave Ariana some of her jewelry to wear for her Grammy's performance.[8]
- Ariana posted on Instagram "happppppy birthday queen motha ! the epitome of style, grace, hilariousness and bad ass Italian grandmotherness. the toughest of cookies and an inspiration to all ! I'm SO GRATEFUL to be here with her to celebrate ! 92 neva looked so fly. 🙏🏼♡" for Nonna's 92nd birthday.[9]
- "God Is A Woman" is Nonna's favorite song from Grande's fourth studio album, Sweetener.
- Her favourite songs from Thank U, Next are "Imagine", "7 Rings", and "In My Head".
- A speaking sample of her is featured on the song "Bloodline".
- Another speaking sample is heard at the end of "Daydreamin'". There, Marjorie and Frank told the story of how they fell in love.
- She has been featured in speaking samples in 2 of Ariana's songs and has an official feature in Ordinary Things on Eternal Sunshine.
- In an interview with Apple Music on March 7, 2024, Ariana mentioned she records every conversation with Marjorie.
- Nonna made history on Billboard charts by becoming the senior person to be featured on the Hot 100 charts, receiving a certificate with her feature in "Ordinary Things", from Ariana Grande's seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine and received a plaque for it.[10]
Gallery[]
“deep breaths, tight chest, life, death” To view the Marjorie Grande gallery, click here.
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References[]
- ↑ https://www.ancestry.com/search/categories/34/?name=Frank+Anthony_Grande&marriage=1946-9-21_new+york-usa_35
- ↑ The story of their marriage
- ↑ Ariana's t weet on surprising her grandparents
- ↑ Bieber flirts with Nonna
- ↑ Ariana dancing with Nonna
- ↑ Twitter - Nonna had a ring made for Ariana
- ↑ Ariana getting Nonna a dog
- ↑ Twitter - Nonna sent Ariana jewelry
- ↑ Instagram - Ariana about Nonna for her birthday
- ↑ Instagram - @arianagrande celebrating the one and only, most beautiful Nonna who has now made history for being the senior most person to ever appear on the @billboard Hot100 🥹🥹🌞♡ we love and thank you ｡˚❀ 🥹
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| Eternal Sunshine | |
|---|---|
| March 8, 2024 • 35:26 • Republic Records | |
| Songs | |
| Released | Bye • Don't Wanna Break Up Again • Eternal Sunshine • I Wish I Hated You • Imperfect For You • Intro (End of the World) • Ordinary Things • Saturn Returns • Supernatural • The Boy Is Mine • True Story • We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love) • Yes, And? |
| Unreleased | Eternally • Only When It Matters • Rainbow • Shoot My Heart • Soul Idea |
| Artists | |
| Ariana Grande • Brandy • Diana Garland • Mariah Carey • Marjorie Grande • Monica • Troye Sivan | |