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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande is a sitcom-star-turned-pop music sensation, known for such hit songs as “Dangerous Woman,” “Side to Side,” “Thank U, Next,” and “7 Rings.”

1993-present

Who Is Ariana Grande?

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Ariana Grande portrays Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of the musical Wicked alongside her co-star Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba. Chronicling the lives of two witches, this unofficial prequel to The Wizard of Oz is a story about friendship, which Grande and Erivo have embodied both on and off screen.

In an interview with Deadline this month, the 31-year-old shared that their friendship has continued to “grow” since the moment they met. “We both made the conscious decision when we met to take care of each other, and that’s what we have done in the realest of ways, every step,” Grande said. “I always say this, but it’s one of the things that I think we’re most proud of.”

In addition to gaining a friend in Erivo, Wicked has allowed the singer to reconnect with her musical theater roots. She told the Las Culturistas podcast that she plans to scale back her pop career in order to pursue more roles in musicals. “It is my heart,” Grande said .

Wicked arrives in theaters November 22.

Pop star Ariana Grande is Grammy-winning singer best known for the songs “Dangerous Woman,” “Side to Side,” “Thank U, Next,” and “7 Rings.” Grande started her career on the stage, landing a role in the Broadway musical 13 as a teenager before making her big break as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon show Victorious . The Florida native followed that with the spinoff Sam & Cat and then dove headfirst into a chart-topping musical career, skyrocketing to success after her debut album Yours Truly came out in 2013. In total, she has released an impressive seven albums in nine years, earning two Grammy wins and 18 nominations for her music. Returning to acting and musicals, Grande stars as Glinda in the upcoming screen adaption of Wicked , which arrives in theaters November 22, 2024.

FULL NAME: Ariana Grande-Butera BORN: June 26, 1993 BIRTHPLACE: Boca Raton, Florida SPOUSE: Dalton Gomez (2021-2024) ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Cancer

Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida to Ed Butera, a graphic designer, and Joan Grande, a businesswoman. She has an older half-brother named Frankie. Grande took to singing and acting at an early age, making her way onto the local theater scene. When she was 8 years old, she began performing with the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theater, playing her first role as the title character in the musical Annie . The same year, Grande also started singing on a cruise ship with various orchestras throughout South Florida. It was around this time that her parents divorced.

Grande's first major project came in 2008 when the 15-year-old landed the role of Charlotte in the Broadway production of 13 , a play focusing on life growing up in New York City. The early role led to accolades, and Grande won a National Youth Theatre Association Award. She also appeared in the musical Cuba Libre and had a small role in the YouTube series The Battery’s Down . She attended high school at North Broward Preparatory School, where she graduated in 2012.

In 2010, Grande made her big break on the Nickelodeon series Victorious , about a group of talented students at a fictional performing arts high school in Los Angeles. Grande starred as Cat Valentine, a bubbly redhead known for showing off her acting chops and high vocal range. During filming, she had to dye her hair red every week, which eventually damaged it. The series ran for four seasons, abruptly ending in 2013. While Grande's role in Victorious transformed her into something of a teen idol, she was never as interested in acting as she was music. “I hate acting,” she told Rolling Stone in May 2014. “It’s fun, but music has always been first and foremost with me.”

Eager to pursue a career in music, Grande recorded vocals for the Victorious soundtrack and started uploading cover songs to YouTube. This caught the attention of Monte Lipman, the president of Republic Records, who signed her to the label in August 2011. Grande released her first single, “Put Your Hearts Up,” in December 2011, a bubblegum pop song that sampled the chorus of “What's Up?” by 4 Non Blondes. The corresponding music video, featuring a spray-tanned Grande in a hot pink gown, came out on February 14, 2012. Despite this major step in her career, the singer was not a fan of the song, later denouncing it as “inauthentic and fake.” Changing the direction of her music at the label, she began working on songs with a team of songwriters that better reflected her style as an artist.

In August 2013, Grande headlined her first concert tour, The Listening Sessions, and released her debut studio album Yours Truly just weeks later. The pop and R&B record showed a maturing Grande and featured 13 tracks inspired by such musical influences as pop divas Mariah Carey , Whitney Houston , and Christina Aguilera . Receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and fans, Yours Truly immediately hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making Grande the 15th woman artist to top the chart with a debut album. The lead single “The Way,” featuring the late rapper Mac Miller, was the record's most popular song, reaching No. 9 on Billboard's Hot 100. The album also included the hits “Baby I” and “Right There” with Big Sean.

The following year, Grande teamed up with Jessie J and Nick Minaj on the radio hit “Bang Bang,” which received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Group Performance. Later that summer, the singer scored another No. 1 album with the release of My Everything in August 2014, selling 169,000 copies in its first week. The record spawned three hit singles, including “Problem,” featuring Iggy Azalea , which debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100. “Break Free” with Zedd and “Love Me Harder” with The Weeknd followed, climbing toward the top of the charts. My Everything is Grande's first Grammy-nominated album, earning a nod for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2015. That same year, the singer embarked on The Honeymoon Tour, which ran from February to October 2015. Grande released her holiday EP, Christmas & Chill , two months later, featuring six original tracks. During this time, she became notorious for her iconic high ponytails and oversized sweatshirts.

Grande's third studio album, Dangerous Woman , was released in May 2016, to much fanfare. Debuting at N0. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, the album received rave reviews and produced multiple hits, including the singles “Into You,” and “Side to Side,” featuring Nicki Minaj, as well as the title track “Dangerous Woman.” She made music history with the track's success, becoming the first artist to have the lead singles from her first three albums debut in the Top 10. In 2017, the record was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys, while the title track earned a nod for Best Pop Solo Performance. That same year, she performed the title track for the soundtrack of the live action movie Beauty and the Beast and began her Dangerous Woman tour across North America and then Europe.

On May 22, 2017, tragedy struck after Grande finished a concert in Manchester, England and a suicide bomber detonated a bomb at the exit of the concert hall, killing 22 people and wounding 116, including many young adults and children. The pop star responded to the horrific act on Twitter and suspended her tour the next day. Grande returned to Manchester 13 days after the attack to perform a benefit concert on June 4 for the bombing victims, enlisting friends and fellow superstars to perform including Bieber, Cyrus, Katy Perry , Liam Gallagher, Chris Martin , and Pharrell Williams . Before the concert, Grande visited fans who had been injured in the attack, and she also offered 14,000 free tickets to people who had been at the May 22 concert.

Grande resumed her tour on June 7th in Paris, posting on Instagram : "First show back tonight. Thinking of our angels every step of the way. I love you with all my heart. Grateful for and incredibly proud of my band, dancers and entire crew. I love you. I love you." The following year, the singer revealed that she was still feeling the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder from the event. "It's hard to talk about because so many people have suffered such severe, tremendous loss," she told British Vogue . "I don't think I'll ever know how to talk about it and not cry."

In August 2018, Grande scored another No. 1 album with the release of her highly anticipated album Sweetener. The 15-track record featured the catchy, upbeat singles “Breathin'” and “No Tears Left to Cry,” as well as the sultry “God Is a Woman,” which earned a Grammy nod for Best Pop Solo Performance. The overall success of Sweetener led to her first Grammy win, for Best Pop Vocal Album, in February 2019. In total, the singer has earned two Grammys and has received 18 nominations.

Grande quickly returned to the studio to produce her fifth album, Thank U, Next . The title track hit airwaves in early November 2018, and another chart-topper, "7 Rings," arrived in January 2019. The album debuted in February to strong praise, alongside a new single, "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored."

Her collaborations from around this time include "Rule the World," with 2 Chainz, "Monopoly," with Victoria Monét, and "Boyfriend," with Social House. Later that year Grande joined Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey for the single "Don't Call Me Angel," from the Charlie's Angels soundtrack.

One month after embarking on her Sweetener World Tour, Grande, who was 25 at the time, demonstrated her drawing power by headlining Coachella in April 2019, becoming the youngest performer ever to headline the music festival. She is also the fourth woman to earn the honor. While Grande has been on a 5-year touring hiatus, she is expected to go on a mini tour to support her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine , but has not yet announced the dates.

Ever since her single “The Way” came out in 2013, Grande has delivered hit after hit. The pop diva has had a whopping 86 songs land on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine No. 1 hits and 22 songs in the Top 10. “Thank U, Next” spent seven weeks at No. 1 in 2018, while the Grammy-nominated “7 Rings” surpassed this the following year, topping the chart for eight weeks in a row. The songstress scored three more No. 1 hits in 2020, including her single “Positions,” which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance, as well as her work on Lady Gaga's Grammy-winning “Rain On Me” and her collaboration with Justin Bieber on “Stuck With U.”

The Weeknd's “Save Your Tears,” featuring Grande, shot to the top of the chart in 2021, while their collaboration on “Die For You” followed suit two years later. In 2024, she released the No. 1 singles “Yes, And?” and “We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)” from her latest album, Eternal Sunshine . Some of Grande's other hits include “Problem,” “One Last Time,” “34+35,” “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored,” “No Tears Left To Cry,” “Into You,” and “The Boy Is Mine.”

Grande's first studio album Yours Truly was released in August 2013 to overwhelmingly positive reviews. The following year, the pop star released My Everything in August 2014, which sold 169,000 copies in its first week and was later nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys. Both records have achieved platinum status. Since then, Grande has dropped five more studio albums and two extended plays. Her latest work, Eternal Sunshine , came out in March 2024.

Yours Truly

Grande's debut studio album Yours Truly was released in August 2013. The pop and R&B record immediately hit No. 1 on the  Billboard  200 chart, making Grande the 15th woman artist to top the chart with a debut album. The lead single “The Way,” featuring the late rapper Mac Miller, was the record's most popular song, reaching No. 9 on  Billboard's  Hot 100. The album also included the track “Baby I” and “Right There” with Big Sean.

My Everything 

The singer followed up with My Everything in August 2014, earning her another No. 1 album. Selling 169,000 copies in its first week, the record spawned three hit singles, including “Problem,” featuring  Iggy Azalea , which debuted at No. 2 on the Hot 100. The tracks “Break Free” with Zedd and “Love Me Harder” with  The Weeknd  also made it into the Top 10.  My Everything  is Grande's first Grammy-nominated album, receiving a nod for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2015. 

Dangerous Woman

Grande returned with her third studio album,  Dangerous Woman , in May 2016. Debuting at N0. 2 on the  Billboard  200 chart, the album received rave reviews and produced multiple hits, including the singles “Into You,” and “Side to Side,” featuring Nicki Minaj. She made music history with the title track's success, which peaked at No. 8 on the Hot 100, becoming the first artist to have the lead singles from her first three albums debut in the Top 10. In 2017, the record was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the Grammys, while “Dangerous Woman” earned a nod for Best Pop Solo Performance. 

Sweetener  

The pop star scored another No. 1 album with the release of her highly anticipated album  Sweetener  in August 2018.  The record featured the catchy, upbeat singles “Breathin'” and “No Tears Left to Cry,” which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100. The album also included the sultry “God Is a Woman,” which earned a Grammy nod for Best Pop Solo Performance.  Sweetener  earned Grande her first Grammy win in 2019, taking home the trophy for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Thank U, Next

Grande quickly returned to the studio to produce her fifth album,  Thank U, Next , which came out in February 2019.  Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, the record produced the singer's first No. 1 hit “Thank U, Next” along with the chart-topper, "7 Rings." which earned Grammy nods for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.  Thank U, Next  was also nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. 

Positions   

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Grande released her critically acclaimed Positions in October 2020. The No. 1 record featured the hits “pov,” “34+35,” and the title track, which topped the Billboard Hot 100. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2022, while the lead single “Positions” earned a nod for Best Pop Solo Performance.

Eternal Sunshine 

Four years later, Grande returned with her latest work, Eternal Sunshine , in March 2024. Delivering yet another chart-topping album, the singer stunned with the upbeat and unapologetic single  “Yes, And?,” which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 and earned a 2025 Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording. 

The record's other singles included the No. 1 track “We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)” and the catchy bop “The Boy Is Mine,” featuring Monica and Brandy, which received a Grammy nod for Best Pop Group Performance. Eternal Sunshine also earned Grande a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. 

After Victorious was canceled, Grande reprised her role as Cat Valentine in the spin-off Sam & Cat , co-starring iCarly's Jeanette McCurdy. Premiering in 2013, the show wasn’t on long before rumors began to swirl that Grande wasn’t particularly enjoying the experience. Sam & Cat came to an abrupt end in 2014 after just one season. The pop diva returned to television with a guest appearance on Scream Queens in 2015 and hit the big screen in a cameo appearance in Zoolander 2 the following year. She also starred as Penny Pingleton, Tracy Turnblad's best friend, in NBC's Hairspray Live! in December 2016.

Grande has also become a popular host of Saturday Night Live , bringing her musical and acting talents to the show, including uncanny impersonations of fellow pop divas Britney Spears , Shakira , Rihanna , Celine Dion and Whitney Houston in a skit spoofing the streaming service Tidal. After making a guest appearance on season 2 of Jim Carrey 's Showtime series Kidding in 2020, she appeared as a fictional singer in the 2021 apocalyptic film Don't Look Up . In 2024, she will star as Glinda in the film adaption of the musical Wicked .

Grande met her current boyfriend Ethan Slater on the set of the 2024 musical movie Wicked , which began filming in December 2022. While both Grande and were married when they first met, they both split from their respective partners and started dating each other. Their relationship was made public in July 2023, just days after news of the singer's separation from husband Dalton Gomez, a real estate agent, was leaked. She officially filed for divorce two months later. Grande met Gomez while shopping for a new house and were first spotted together in February 2020. The pair got engaged in December 2020 and wed five months later in a private ceremony in May 2021. After two years of marriage, Grande and Gomez separated. Their divorce was finalized in March 2024.

Before that, the singer was engaged to SNL 's Pete Davidson, who proposed in June 2018 after just weeks of dating. Subsequent attention focused on their affectionate social media posts directed at one another, though the couple found themselves in an awkward position when footage surfaced of Davidson making a joke about the Manchester concert bombing months earlier. Tragedy struck, however, when her ex-boyfriend and “The Way” collaborator Mac Miller died from an accidental overdose in September 2018. Grande was devastated by Miller's death, a development that seemingly impacted her relationship with Davidson. By October 2018, the singer and comedian had split. Grande's 2019 hit “Thank U, Next” mentions both Miller and Davidson, as well as her other ex-boyfriends, rapper Big Sean and dancer Ricky Alvarez.

As of October 2024, Grande has an estimated net worth of $230 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth . One of the highest paid celebrities, Grande has earned her fortune from her music and concert sales and acting gigs, as well as her line of signature fragrances and her makeup brand, R.E.M. Beauty. Her wealth and celebrity has allowed to support various charitable causes including Kids Who Care, a group she co-founded that raises money for charities in the South Florida region. The singer has also cultivated a massive social media presence on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Snapchat, which has twice landed her on Time magazine's list of “The 100 Most Influential People” in 2016 and 2019.

• I think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people's bodies, no matter what. There are ways to compliment someone, or to ignore something that you see that you don't like, that I think we should help each other work towards. We should aim toward being safer and keeping each other safer.
• I've never looked at love as something that I need to complete me. I would like to be complete on my own first and fall in love with somebody who is also complete. You can still celebrate and be totally obsessed with each other, but I want to feel a hundred percent myself so that I can love that person better.
• I never really expected to be taken seriously as an artist, and it's just been the ultimate, proudest achievement. I've dealt with a lot of people not knowing what to expect from me because of my age and my personality. People often mistake my kindness for weakness, and they didn't expect much from me, because at the end of the day, I'm just a nice Italian girl from Boca.

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Ariana Grande

• Born June 26 , 1993 · Boca Raton, Florida, USA
• Birth name Ariana Grande-Butera
• Height 5′ 0½″ (1.54 m)
• Ariana Grande was born Ariana Grande-Butera on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida to Joan Grande , a chief executive officer for Hose-McCann Communications & Edward Butera , a graphic designer, photographer, artist and Ibi Designs Inc. owner/founder. She starred in the 2008 musical, 13 before becoming a household name through her roles on Nickelodeon. She appeared as Cat Valentine in the network's sitcoms Victorious (2010) and Sam & Cat (2013) , lent her voice to the character Diaspro in Nickelodeon's revival of Winx Club (2004) , and was part of the main cast for the Nick TV movie "Swindle". She has since appeared in other theatre and television roles. Ariana's music career began in 2011 with the soundtrack album "Music from Victorious". In 2013, she released her first studio album Yours Truly, which entered atop the US Billboard 200. The album's lead single, The Way, opened in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, with critics comparing her wide vocal range to that of Mariah Carey. Ariana's second studio album, My Everything (2014), entered at number one in the US and charted in the top 10 in 24 other countries. With the lead single, Problem and several other singles, she was continuously in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 for 34 weeks and had the most top 10 singles of any artist in 2014. The next year, she gave her first world tour, The Honeymoon Tour, to promote My Everything. In 2016, she released her third studio album Dangerous Woman, which charted at number two on the Billboard 200. The title track debuted at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first person in the history of that chart to have the lead singles from each of their first three albums debut within the top 10 in the US. In 2017, Ariana gave her international Dangerous Woman Tour. As of June 2017, Ariana's music videos had been viewed a total of more than nine billion times online. Her accolades include three American Music Awards, three MTV Europe Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and four Grammy Award nominations. All three of her albums have been certified platinum by the RIAA. She has supported a range of charities and has a large following on social media. In 2016, Time named Ariana one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Arianators
• Spouse Dalton Gomez (May 15, 2021 - March 19, 2024) (divorced)
• Children No Children
• Parents Joan Grande Edward Butera
• Relatives Frankie Grande (Half Sibling) Frank Grande (Grandparent) Marjorie Grande (Grandparent)
• Big brown eyes
• Dimple on left cheek
• Short stature
• High ponytail
• Powerful singing voice, light talking voice
• She is a natural brunette. Dyed her hair velvet red for the role of Cat Valentine on Victorious (2010) because the rest of the cast were brunette. Creator/executive producer Dan Schneider didn't want everyone to have brown hair.
• Her name, Ariana was originally inspired by Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat (1958) .
• Wears a ponytail extension because her hair was destroyed from constant bleaching and dyeing every other week for the first 4 years of playing Cat in Victorious (2010) .
• She is best friends with her Victorious (2010) co-star Elizabeth Gillies . They've known each other since they starred in 13 (musical) on Broadway back in 2008.
• Her litany of uncanny impressions includes Céline Dion , Whitney Houston , Rihanna , Britney Spears , Shakira , Jennifer Lawrence , etc.
• You have to be thankful and I think being in this business is one of the most important things is to give back because there's no better feeling than knowing that your work is being appreciated by people.
• One of the most terrible feelings in the world is knowing that someone else doesn't like you. Especially when you don't know what you've done to deserve it.
• I never really expected to be taken seriously as an artist, and it's just been the ultimate, proudest achievement. I've dealt with a lot of people not knowing what to expect from me because of my age and my personality. People often mistake my kindness for weakness, and they didn't expect much from me, because at the end of the day, I'm just a nice Italian girl from Boca.
• [on Twitter trolls] Oh, they're evil as hell! I don't even block them anymore, because I feel like it's giving them negativity in return. So I just let it happen and forgive them and move on. Those people are fighting their own battles.
• A lot of times, women are labeled as a bitch or a diva for having a vision and being strong and using their voice, and it's just not the case. You can be strong and be friendly. [We] don't have to be just one thing, you know? Women can love to read a book and have sex.
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The Making of Ariana Grande: A Dive into Her Early Life and Rise to Stardom

• Posted by Emma Moore (America)
• Categories Biography
• Date November 14, 2024

Ariana Grande has taken the world by storm with her powerful voice, extensive discography, and undeniable charisma. From her early life to her journey through the entertainment industry, Grande’s biography reveals a dynamic story of perseverance, talent, and growth. In this blog, we’ll explore Ariana’s early beginnings, the launch of her music career, her iconic albums, acting roles, and her relationships that have captivated fans globally.

Ariana Grande’s Early Life: Family and Childhood Influences

Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. Growing up in a close-knit Italian-American family, Ariana’s early life was marked by a love for music and performing. From a young age, Grande was drawn to the arts, often putting on performances at home with her parents and older half-brother, Frankie Grande, a performer in his own right. Her family recognized her talent early on and encouraged her passion, leading to her first taste of the stage by age eight in a local theater production.

Ariana Grande’s childhood experiences greatly influenced her, instilling in her the confidence and resilience needed for a career in show business. Through performing in school productions and singing in local theater, she honed her vocal skills, setting the foundation for her future stardom. By age 15, Ariana was already pursuing acting professionally, landing her breakout role in the Broadway musical  13 . This early experience laid the groundwork for her future success as both an actress and musician.

Ariana Grande’s Career Timeline: From Nickelodeon to Global Pop Icon

Ariana Grande’s career timeline is marked by pivotal moments that transformed her from a child actress to an international music sensation. After her Broadway debut, she was cast as Cat Valentine on the popular Nickelodeon series  Victorious , which aired from 2010 to 2013. Her role as Cat was so beloved that it led to a spin-off show,  Sam & Cat , further solidifying her place in the public eye.

While her acting career was flourishing, Ariana was also recording music covers and posting them on YouTube, which caught the attention of Republic Records executives. In 2011, she signed with the label, marking the beginning of her official music career. This transition from acting to music was not without challenges, but Grande’s dedication to her craft and her commitment to her vision enabled her to successfully pivot into the music industry.

Ariana Grande Albums: Chart-Topping Hits and Genre Evolution

Ariana Grande’s albums demonstrate her versatility and growth as an artist. Her debut album,  Yours Truly  (2013), showcased her R&B influences and featured the hit single “The Way,” which peaked in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. Inspired by 90s music and classic R&B,  Yours Truly  drew comparisons to Mariah Carey and established Ariana as a serious vocal talent.

Grande’s second album,  My Everything  (2014), embraced more pop and electronic dance music (EDM) elements. Singles like “Problem,” “Break Free,” and “Bang Bang” became global hits, cementing her status as a pop icon. Her third album,  Dangerous Woman  (2016), took a more mature turn, exploring themes of empowerment and independence, and featured hits like the title track “Dangerous Woman” and “Into You.”

Her journey continued with  Sweetener  (2018), an album that reflected her personal struggles and triumphs, blending pop with trap and hip-hop influences. This album won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and included songs like “God is a woman” and “No Tears Left to Cry.” In 2019,  Thank U, Next  became a cultural phenomenon, breaking streaming records and showcasing Ariana’s resilience after personal hardships. Grande’s latest project,  Positions  (2020), brings in R&B tones and highlights her vocal flexibility and artistic growth.

For a full exploration of Ariana’s musical journey and impact on pop culture, check out  Regent Studies .

Ariana Grande’s Awards and Recognitions: A Star on the Rise

Throughout her career, Ariana Grande has received numerous awards, reflecting her impact on the music industry. She has won Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards, among others. Notably, she made history as the first artist to have the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously with “7 Rings,” “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored,” and “Thank U, Next.”

Her accolades extend beyond music; Grande has also been recognized for her philanthropic efforts. From raising funds after the Manchester Arena bombing to supporting mental health initiatives, Ariana’s dedication to making a positive impact resonates with her fans worldwide.

Ariana Grande’s Acting Career and Movies

While best known for her music, Ariana Grande’s acting career also holds significance in her biography. After her success on Nickelodeon, Ariana took on various acting roles, including her appearances on  Saturday Night Live  and her recent casting in the highly anticipated  Wicked  film adaptation. This role marks a full-circle moment, as  Wicked  was one of the first Broadway musicals Ariana saw as a child, sparking her passion for theater.

Grande’s acting background has contributed to her stage presence and has influenced her music videos and live performances. Her ability to blend acting and music has allowed her to bring depth to her songs and connect with fans on a deeper level.

Ariana Grande’s Relationships Timeline: Personal Life in the Spotlight

Ariana Grande’s relationships have frequently been in the public eye, adding another layer of intrigue to her biography. Her high-profile relationships with rapper Big Sean, backup dancer Ricky Alvarez, rapper Mac Miller, and comedian Pete Davidson have been well-documented by the media and have inspired some of her most popular songs. Her song “Thank U, Next,” which acknowledges her past relationships with gratitude, became a cultural anthem and resonated with fans worldwide.

Currently, Ariana is married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez, and the couple maintains a relatively private life. Their marriage represents a new chapter for Grande, as she balances her public persona with a more intimate personal life.

Ariana Grande Net Worth: Success in Music, Acting, and Business Ventures

Ariana Grande’s net worth reflects her successful career and entrepreneurial spirit. Estimated at around $240 million, her wealth comes not only from her music and acting but also from her fragrance line and R.E.M. Beauty makeup brand. Through her business ventures, Grande has created multiple revenue streams, proving herself to be a savvy businesswoman as well as a talented performer.

Ariana’s financial success is a testament to her hard work and ability to diversify her brand. Her impressive net worth is projected to grow as she continues to release new music, act, and expand her business empire.

Ariana Grande’s Lasting Legacy

Ariana Grande’s biography encapsulates the journey of a young girl with big dreams who rose to become one of the most influential artists of her generation. Her early life, chart-topping albums, acting roles, and high-profile relationships have shaped her into the powerhouse she is today. With every album, movie role, and new venture, Ariana continues to expand her influence and inspire millions around the world.

From her beginnings in theater to dominating the music charts, Ariana Grande’s career timeline showcases her resilience and determination. As she moves forward, her legacy will remain a blend of incredible musical talent, personal growth, and a dedication to her craft. To explore more about Ariana’s incredible journey, you can visit  Regent Studies  and discover additional insights into the lives of influential artists and entertainers.

For more information on Ariana Grande’s career and her latest projects, including upcoming music and films, you can explore updates on credible sources like Variety  or  Billboard .

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Ariana Grande-Butera , known professionally as Ariana Grande , is an American singer, lyricist and actress. She began her career as a soloist with various symphonies, such as the South Florida Philharmonic. She made her acting debut as Charlotte in the Broadway musical 13 in 2008, before landing the role of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series Victorious in 2009. Became a pop star after her debut album Yours Truly achieved widespread success in 2013. She then followed up with the similarly popular album My Everything, which featured the hit singles “Break Free” and “Problem.” She first gained fame as an actress, portraying Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon series Victorious as well as on the show’s spin-off Sam and Cat.

Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande, the chief executive officer of Hose-McCann Communications, a telephone and alarm system company, and Edward Butera, who owns a graphic design firm in Boca Raton. Her name was originally inspired by Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat (1959) . Grande is of Italian descent. She has an older half-brother, Frankie Grande , who is an actor, dancer and producer. and she is close with her maternal grandmother, Marjorie Grande. She was also very close with her grandfather Frank who passed away in 2014. Grande’s family moved from New York to Florida when her mother was pregnant with Grande, and her parents separated when she was around 8 or 9 years old.

She began dating Nathan Sykes , a member of The Wanted, in September 2013. The couple separated a few months later. In 2014, she had a fairly public relationship with web video star Jai Brooks, then dated rapper Big Sean until April 2015. She then began dating her backup dancer Ricky Alvarez .

Ariana is most famous for her role in Victorious (2010) as “Cat Valentine” and she now has her own Nickelodeon sitcom, with Jennette McCurdy , called Sam & Cat (2013), which is a crossover of two characters from Victorious (2010) (Cat Valentine) and iCarly (2007) (Sam Puckett). She’s made music videos for some of her own songs, “Put Your Hearts Up”, “The Way”, “Baby I”, “Right There” and “Popular Song ft. MIKA”.

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Ariana is one of the biggest pop stars in the world, with nearly 300-million followers on Instagram, making her one of the biggest influencers on the platform.

Ariana Grande began performing onstage when she was a child. Her involvement in a Broadway play at age 15, followed by some small TV parts, helped her land the role of Cat on TV's Victorious . She followed that with the spinoff Sam & Cat and then dove headfirst into a chart-topping musical career, releasing five albums: Yours Truly (2013), My Everything (2014) , Dangerous Woman (2016), Sweetener (2018) and Thank U, Next (2019).

Ariana Grande Biography: Childhood and Early Life

Ariana Grande-Butera is an American actress, singer, and model. She was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, and is the daughter of Edward Butera and Joan Grande. Ariana also has Italian and British nationality. Since she was a girl she suffered from hypoglycemia, so she has to eat sweets to strengthen her energies.

In her childhood, Ariana Grande played the character of “Annie” at the children’s theater in Fort Lauderdale, which was her first role, she also participated in other musicals such as The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast.

In 2001, during a vacation with her family on a cruise, she sang in a karaoke room, where she was heard by Gloria Estefan, who advised the girl to continue in music, as she had all the skills to be a star. She sang for orchestras such as South Florida’s Philharmonic, Florida Sunshine Pops, and Symphonic Orchestras, and debuted on national television with the United States anthem for the Florida Panthers.

In the year 2005, she auditioned for the musical Broadway 13 with the character of Charlotte. There she managed to win the first recognition of her career when the National Youth Theater Association Awards recognized her as the award for best-supporting actress, recognizing her excellent performance in the musical.

Ariana Grande's Education

Ariana attended North Broward Preparatory School through to high school, but she had to transition to homeschooling and remote learning as her career started to take off.

However, she managed to keep some attendance records, eventually graduating with her high school diploma. Ariana didn't attend college, choosing to chase a career in singing and entertainment instead.

Ariana Grande's Family

Ariana Grande belongs to a well-settled family from Boca Raton, Florida, United States. She is known to hold an American nationality and had her belief in the Roman Catholic religion. She later stopped preaching it after an incident. She is of Italian descent and refers to herself as an Italian American of ‘Half Sicilian and Half Abruzzese’ ancestry.

Her father’s name is Edward Butera who is a graphic design firm owner in Boca Raton and her mother’s name is Joan Grande who was born in Brooklyn and is the CEO of Hose McCann Communications which manufactures communications and safety equipment. Her parents are divorced now.

She also has a half-brother from her father’s side named Frankie Grande, who is an entertainer as well as a producer. Frankie and Ariana are both very close to each other and usually work together for charity and fundraising.

Ariana Grande's Physical Appearance

Ariana Grande is a hot and beautiful actress in the American film and music industry. She is known for her attractive and mind-blowing personality. She has a cute smile, wonderfully adorable looks, and very impressive body measurements.

She owns a hot figure with her figure measurements measuring 34-26-34 inches approximately. She is 5 feet and 3 inches in height and her body weight is around 55 Kg. She has beautiful and long wonderful blonde hair and also has beautifully mesmerizing brown color eyes.

Ariana Grande's Career

Ariana Grande started her career as a singer in the American music industry. At the age of 13, she started getting serious about her music career but continued theatre as well. In 2009, she was in the Nickelodeon TV show ‘Victorious’ rose her to fame.

In May 2011, she appeared in a video song ‘Unfriend You’re for Greyson’s Chance’s album ”Hold On ‘Til The Night”. In August 2011, her first musical appearance was with ‘Give it Up’ from the ‘Victorious Soundtrack’.

From 2011-13, she has voiced in ‘Fairly Princess Diaspros’ and ‘Snowflake: The White Gorilla’. In December 2011, her first ‘Put Your Hearts Up’ was released. She later did a lot more singles including ‘Victoria 2.0’, and ‘Victoria 3.0’. In 2013, she starred in a ‘Snow White Christmas’ starring as ‘Snow White’ and in ‘Swindle’ as Amanda Benson.

From 2013-15, over 3 years she recorded her debut studio album, ‘Yours Truly’ which was on the top 10 list of many and so was her single ‘The Way’. In December 2013, she released a 4-song Christmas EP called ‘Christmas Kisses’.

She started recording her 2nd studio album ‘My Everything’ with Ryan Jedder releasing on25 August 2014, also on top lists for Billboard. Later guest vocals on ‘Bang Bang’ were provided by her and Nicki Minaj which peaked number 1 on the Billboard. In total, 5 of her singles were released.

How much does Ariana Grande make per year?

Thanks to her combined record sales, touring revenue, brand partnerships and more, Ariana Grande’s salary per year is estimated to be anywhere between $20 million to $30 million on average, according to the finance site, Go Banking Rates. There have been years, however, when Ariana has earned even more: Between June 2018 and June 2019, the star earned an estimated $50 million, for example. Meanwhile, from June 2019 to June 2020, Ariana is estimated to have made an additional $70 million from her music career and endorsement deals.

What is Ariana Grande's net worth?

Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Ariana Grande's net worth is $200 million. She is one of the highest-paid and most-popular celebrities on the planet at the moment. As of this writing, Ariana has more than 210 million followers on Instagram alone. She has roughly 25 million followers on TikTok, 80 million followers on Twitter and 48 million subscribers on YouTube.

Ariana easily earns at least $20-30 million in a given year. Between June 2019 and June 2020, Ariana earned an astonishing $70 million from her various endeavors.

How did Ariana Grande build her net worth?

Ariana started studying acting and voice while in elementary school. She enrolled with the Little Palm Theatre for Young People and the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theater. Ariana got her big break in 2008 after landing a casting role in the Broadway musical 13.

The actress landed a role as "Cat Valentine" on "Victorious," a Nickelodeon sitcom a year later. Ariana stayed with the show until its final episode in 2013. Ariana landed roles as Princess Diaspro in the Winx Club, and she also had cameos in episodes of the TV show iCarly.

Her "Dangerous Woman" tour netted a staggering $71-million, one of the top-grossing tours of 2017.

Ariana had back-to-back albums reaching the top of the Billboard charts in 2019 with "Thank U, Next" and "Sweetener."

Forbes estimates Ariana's annual earnings at between $20 million to $30 million for tours, album sales, and brand sponsorships.

She has several income streams providing her with revenue. Her income can vary, and she earned $50 million in just two months between May and July 2018.

Ariana Grande also became one of the hosts of The Voice alongside Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Nick Jonas earning between $20-25 million per season – making her the highest-paid star host in the 2021 season.

Ariana Grande Real Estate

Grande's primary residence is a 6,000-square-foot Beverly Hills home, which features five bedrooms. The gated property boasts expansive views of the Hollywood Hills and has an impressive outdoor seating area, including a pool and hot tub. She actually does not own this house and has instead been renting for an undisclosed price for several years.

In June 2020, Ariana paid $13.7 million for a home in the Hollywood Hills. She sold this home in October 2021 for $14 million. Here's a video tour of that home:

Also in June 2020, Ariana bought a home in Montecito, California from Ellen DeGeneres for $6.75 million.

While on the East Coast, Grande spends time in a 4,000-square-foot apartment that is located within the Zaha Hadid Building and is reportedly worth $16 million. According to sources, it's unclear if she rents or owns the sprawling four-bedroom Manhattan residence, which was initially intended for her to share with former fiancé Pete Davidson.

In March 2021, Ariana paid just under $9 million for another home in Los Angeles.

Ariana Grande Awards

• American Music Awards Award for New Artist of the Year: 2013. Billboard Mid-Year Music Awards Award for Best New Artist: 2013. MTV Video Music Awards Award for Best Pop Video, for Problem: 2014.
• Billboard Mid-Year Music Awards Award a Best televised presentation: 2014.
• Billboard Woman In Music Award to rising star: 2014.
• Bambi Awards Award for Best New Artist: 2014.
• iHeartRadio Music Awards Award to Young Influence: 2014. American Music Awards Award to Favorite Female Artist Pop / Rock: 2015.
• ASCAP Pop Music Awards Award for Most Performed Song, for “Problem”: 2015.
• ASCAP Pop Music Awards Award for Most Played Song, for “Bang Bang”: 2015
• iHeartRadio Music Awards Award for Collaboration of the Year, by Bang Bang together to Jessie J and Nicki Minaj: 2015.
• American Music Awards Award to Artist of the Year: 2016.
• ASCAP Pop Music Awards Award to Most Performed Song, for “Love Me Harder”: 2016.
• CelebMix Awards Award for Best Female Artist: 2016.

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Biography of Ariana Grande

Early career, rise to fame.

Ariana Grande, an American model, actress, and singer, is best known for her role as the sensitive "drama queen" Catherine 'Cat' Valentine in the American sitcom "Victorious" about the life of aspiring singer Tori Vega.

Ariana Grande was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. She grew up in a small town on the eastern coast of the state. Her older brother, Frankie Grande, is an actor and producer. Ariana received vocal training from Eric Vetro and began performing in the youth theater of Boca Raton, called Little Palm Theatre, at a young age.

In 2008, Grande played the role of Charlotte in the Broadway musical "13" by Jason Robert Brown, for which she received an award from the National Youth Theatre Association. Her involvement in the musical led her to leave North Broward Preparatory School, although she continued to be enrolled there. She was provided with educational materials and continued her studies with private tutors.

Grande later played the role of Miriam in the first reading of the new musical "Cuba Libre," composed by Desmond Child. She also participated in the project "Broadway in South Africa" where she taught music and dance to children from South Africa.

In 2009, Grande landed the role of Cat Valentine in the comedy youth television series "Victorious," created by Dan Schneider and aired on Nickelodeon. She also performed at the New York nightclub "Birdland" in 2009 and 2010 alongside Colleen Ballinger, known as "Miranda Sings" on the internet. Additionally, in 2010, Grande appeared on the game show "BrainSurge" and attended the "2010 Kids' Choice Awards" ceremony.

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