Oscar nominee Ariana Grande honours her brother Frankie with a touching Instagram tribute.

Ariana Grande marked her brother Frankie’s 42nd birthday with a heartfelt and emotional tribute that left fans touched. The Wicked star took to Instagram on Friday to express her love and admiration for Frankie in a warm post featuring a sweet picture of the siblings embracing.

“Happy birthday to this beautiful human being @frankiejgrande !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Ariana began, her excitement evident in the abundance of exclamation marks. She praised her brother for being “an inextinguishable bright light” and “sunshine personified,” sharing her gratitude for the joy he brings to everyone’s lives. “I love you,” she concluded, her affection unmistakable.

Frankie, clearly moved by his sister’s words, reposted her message to his own Story, responding with equal emotion. “Weeping. I love you so much, my sister. Thank you for ALWAYS being there for me. Can’t wait for all the adventures we will go on together on this rotation around the sun.”

The bond between the siblings has always been strong, with Frankie consistently supporting Ariana in her professional journey. He recently gushed about her performance in the musical fantasy film Wicked, for which she earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress as Glinda. “I saw it 12 times in the theatres,” Frankie revealed, comparing his pride in Ariana to a sibling celebrating a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist.

Frankie’s own career is flourishing as well. The multi-talented star is making waves with his Broadway-inspired performance in Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger: The Movie, streaming on Paramount+. “I’m just so blessed that I get to play a villain that just wants everyone to sing and dance,” Frankie said of his role.

In addition to acting, Frankie continues to pursue his passion for music under his name, Frankie Grande, rather than his on-screen alter ego, Frankini.

The Grande siblings’ mutual admiration and unwavering support for each other are a testament to their close-knit relationship. Whether celebrating milestones or cheering each other on professionally, they remain each other’s biggest fans.