Ariana Grande is looking back on some no-nonsense advice her grandmother, Marjorie, gave her before her death earlier this year in June.
Speaking at Chapman University, the Bad The 32-year-old actress began by revealing that her grandmother never sugar-coated anything, especially when Grande was stressed about work.
When asked what advice Marjorie relied on most, Grande said her mantra was “f*** ’em.”
She explained that her grandmother had a “badass Brooklyn” sensibility and could cut through any fear, insecurity or fear with a few blunt words.
“She had the most amazing way of simplifying everything I ever experienced,” Grande said. “I can hear her saying it now… I feel her on my shoulder and it gives me strength when I feel like I don’t have one.”
Grande has long spoken about her close bond with Marjorie, who she called Nonna.
At the age of 98, Marjorie appeared on Grande’s song Ordinary things And became the oldest artist to ever appear on the Billboard Hot 100.
