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Ariana Grande Honors Grandmother's Legacy in 'Focker-in-Law' Role
17 Nov
Summary
- Ariana Grande plays a "ball-buster" character in 'Focker-in-Law'
- Grande's late grandmother, Nonna, was a major inspiration for the role
- Misty Copeland dances to Cynthia Erivo's live 'Wicked' performance
In the upcoming 'Focker-in-Law' film, set to release next year, Ariana Grande will be playing a "ball-buster" character. The singer-actress revealed that her late grandmother, affectionately called Nonna, was a major inspiration for this role. Grande's Nonna, who passed away at the age of 99 in June, was known for her strong-willed personality, which the pop star says she shares.
Elsewhere, acclaimed dancer Misty Copeland recently performed a captivating routine to Cynthia Erivo's live rendition of 'No Good Deed' from the 'Wicked: For Good' project. Erivo's haunting vocals and Copeland's graceful movements combined to create a mesmerizing performance for fans.
As Grande prepares to join the Focker family, she expressed her deep affection for her co-stars, stating, "I love my Fockers, and I love my Byrnes... so, so very much." The 'Wicked' star is eager to take on this new challenge, even though she admits she's still learning about the world she's entering.
