Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, widely recognized as a pop icon and a significant figure in popular music.
Notable for her impressive four-octave vocal range and distinctive use of the whistle register, she has amassed numerous accolades over her career, including two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, and an impressive 36 Guinness World Records. Rolling Stone has honored her as one of the most exceptional vocalists in history.
Early life and Education 
Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. Her parents are Joan Grande, the CEO of Hose-McCann Communications, and Edward Butera, who owns a graphic design firm in Boca Raton. She comes from Italian descent, describing herself as Italian American with Sicilian and Abruzzese roots. Grande has an older half-brother, Frankie Grande, who is also in the entertainment industry. Her family relocated from New York to Florida before she was born, and her parents separated when she was around eight or nine years old. She shares a close bond with her maternal grandmother, Marjorie Grande. From a young age, Grande was involved in performing arts, participating in productions with the Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theater and showcasing her talents in various musical performances. She attended the Pine Crest School and later North Broward Preparatory.
Career
Ariana Grande’s career began at a young age, with her involvement in musical theater and performances with various orchestras. However, she rose to prominence in the entertainment industry through her music career. After starring in the Nickelodeon television series “Victorious” and its spin-off “Sam & Cat,” Grande transitioned to a successful music career.
Her debut album, “Yours Truly,” was released in 2013 and featured the hit single “The Way.” Since then, Grande has released several critically acclaimed albums, including “My Everything” (2014), “Dangerous Woman” (2016), “Sweetener” (2018), and “Thank U, Next” (2019). These albums have produced numerous chart-topping singles and earned her widespread acclaim for her vocal abilities and musical versatility.
Grande’s career continued to flourish with her subsequent albums, each showcasing her growth as an artist and her willingness to experiment with different musical styles. Her album “Sweetener” won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2019, while the title track “Thank U, Next” became a cultural phenomenon, breaking multiple streaming records upon its release.
In addition to her solo music career, Grande has collaborated with numerous artists, further expanding her influence in the music industry. She has worked with notable names such as Nicki Minaj, Jessie J, and The Weeknd, among others, creating chart-topping hits and memorable collaborations.
Personal life
Ariana Grande has openly discussed her health struggles, including hypoglycemia, which she linked to poor dietary habits. She embraced a vegan lifestyle in 2013, though fans questioned this in 2019 when it emerged that a drink she collaborated on with Starbucks contained eggs. Her nutritionist, Harley Pasternak, clarified that while she remains vegan, she allows herself occasional indulgences.
Following the Manchester Arena bombing, Grande grappled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety, almost pulling out of a performance due to anxiety in 2018. She has undergone therapy for over a decade, seeking help initially after her parents’ divorce.
Grande, raised Roman Catholic, parted ways with the church around 2013 due to disagreements with its stance on homosexuality, particularly as her half-brother Frankie is gay. She and Frankie explored the Kabbalah Centre, finding a connection with it. Several of her songs, such as “Break Your Heart Right Back,” express support for LGBT rights. Additionally, Grande has been commended as an advocate for a sex-positive attitude. In November 2019, she endorsed Bernie Sanders’ second presidential bid.
Grande first met actor Graham Phillips while working together on the Broadway musical “13” in 2008, and they dated until 2011. Following this, she had an on-and-off relationship with Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks from August 2012 to July 2013, with a brief reconciliation from May to August 2014. She then dated English singer Nathan Sykes from August to December 2013 and rapper Big Sean from October 2014 to April 2015.
After collaborating on the song “The Way” with rapper Mac Miller in 2012, they began dating in 2016. Grande was also featured on Miller’s single “My Favorite Part” and provided inspiration for his album “The Divine Feminine.” However, by May 2018, their relationship had ended, and Grande entered a whirlwind romance with comedian Pete Davidson, whom she became engaged to in June of that year. Their engagement was followed by the tragic death of Miller in September 2018, which deeply affected Grande. She and Davidson ended their engagement the following month.
In January 2020, Grande began dating real estate agent Dalton Gomez, and they announced their engagement in December of the same year. They married in a private ceremony in May 2021 but separated on February 20, 2023, eventually filing for divorce in September, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Their divorce settlement, finalized in March 2024, included Grande making a one-time payment of $1.25 million to Gomez, splitting the proceeds of their Los Angeles home sale, and covering up to $25,000 of his attorney’s fees, as outlined in their prenuptial agreement.
Net Worth
Estimated to be over 50 million dollars