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Ariana Grande isn’t saying “Thank U, Next” to her “Focker-in-Law” promo.
In fact, the singer is reportedly “committed” to promoting the upcoming film, which hits theaters in November, despite her planned “break from visibility.”
The “Wicked” star also plans to continue her brand work while out of the spotlight, People reported Wednesday.
A source gushed to the outlet that the Grammy winner, 33, is “very proud” of “Focker-in-Law,” in which she plays Skyler Gisondo’s character Henry Focker’s fiancée, Olivia Jones.
Her character, notably, is a former FBI hostage negotiator and triathlete.
In addition to Grande, Gisondo, 30, and Beanie Feldstein, the project includes returning cast members from “Meet the Parents,” “Meet the Fockers” and “Little Fockers” — Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Blythe Danner and Teri Polo.
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Grande’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
News broke of the former Nickelodeon star’s casting in the movie in May 2025, with the trailer dropping the following April.
In August, the “Victorious” alum made headlines for abruptly pulling out of a different project — her West End debut in “Sunday in the Park With George” opposite Jonathan Bailey.
The actor, 38, has since exited the London production as well “after much consideration.”
“Ari is one of my dearest friends, and my support for her is unwavering,” the actor wrote via Instagram Stories on Tuesday. “I have decided to also step back from ‘Sunday in the Park with George.”
After Grande’s announcement, the songwriter vowed via her rep to take “a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances” once her “Eternal Sunshine” tour wraps amid “endless, ongoing public scrutiny” about her appearance.
Grande broke her silence on the planned break during a subsequent concert in Chicago.
“The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing,” she clarified to her fans in a four-minute speech. “It is something that I had decided to plan … quietly a long time ago.”
Grande got emotional closing out her last tour stop on Tuesday, tearfully saying, “This has been one of the most beautiful, extraordinary experiences of my life and I just want to express my gratitude without sobbing completely.
“I love your outfits, I love your faces, I love seeing you, I love connecting with you in this way,” she continued. “Thank you for all of your effort for making this so special. All your messages and your costumes and your wardrobe and makeup is just so beautiful.”
Grande concluded, “I have loved every minute of this with you all and I just want to make sure I express how grateful I am. Thank you and I love you so much.”
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