Ariana Grande facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ariana Grande
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Ariana Grande-Butera
June 26, 1993 |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Organization | R.E.M. Beauty |
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Dalton Gomez
(m. 2021; div. 2024) |
| Relatives | Frankie Grande (half-brother) |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Republic |
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Ariana Grande-Butera (born June 26, 1993) is a famous American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her amazing four-octave vocal range. Many people compare her singing to Mariah Carey. Ariana has won many awards, including two Grammy Awards and nine MTV Video Music Awards. Rolling Stone magazine even called her one of the greatest singers ever.
Grande first became famous for playing Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon TV shows Victorious (2010–2013) and Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She signed with Republic Records in 2011. Her first album came out in 2013. Her music style mixes 1950s doo-wop sounds with pop and R&B.
Ariana is seen as a pop icon. She is also known as a triple threat because she can act, sing, and dance. She is one of the world's best-selling music artists. She has sold over 85 million records around the world.
As of 2025, Grande has broken 37 Guinness World Records. These include having the most songs debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She also has the most followers and monthly listeners on Spotify for a female artist.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993. Her birthplace was Boca Raton, Florida. Her mother, Joan Grande, is a CEO. Her father, Edward Butera, owns a graphic design company. Ariana is of Italian descent. She has Sicilian and Abruzzese roots.
She has an older half-brother named Frankie Grande. He is an entertainer and producer. Ariana is very close to her grandmother. Her parents separated when she was eight or nine years old.
Early Performances and School
When she was 8, Ariana sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a hockey game. As a child, she performed with the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theater. Her first role was the main character in the musical Annie. She also performed in The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast. During this time, she attended Pine Crest School and North Broward Preparatory.
Music and Acting Career
Starting Her Career and Nickelodeon Shows
By age 13, Ariana wanted to be a music artist. She still loved theater, though. In 2008, she got a role in the Broadway musical 13. She continued her studies with tutors.
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In 2009, Grande was cast in the Nickelodeon TV show Victorious. She played Cat Valentine. Cat was a sweet but not-so-smart cheerleader.
Ariana worked on her singing with coach Eric Vetro. She posted videos of herself singing covers of songs by Adele and Mariah Carey on YouTube. A friend of Monte Lipman, the CEO of Republic Records, saw her videos. He was very impressed. This led to her signing a recording contract.
Victorious ended after four seasons in 2013. Nickelodeon then made Sam & Cat. This show was a spin-off of iCarly and Victorious. Sam & Cat was canceled after 35 episodes in 2014.
First Albums: Yours Truly and My Everything
Ariana worked on her first album, Yours Truly, for three years. It came out on August 30, 2013. The album went straight to number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. It sold 138,000 copies in its first week.
Her second album, My Everything, was released on August 25, 2014. It also debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.
In February 2015, Grande started her tour called The Honeymoon Tour. She also appeared on Scream Queens. She sang with Andrea Bocelli. In December 2015, she released her second Christmas album, Christmas & Chill.
Dangerous Woman Era
In 2015, Grande started working on her third album, Dangerous Woman. It was released in May 2016. It reached number two on the Billboard 200.
In August 2016, Ariana sang a tribute to Whitney Houston on the show Greatest Hits. She also filmed a commercial for T-Mobile. She played Penny Pingleton in Hairspray Live! on NBC. She sang "Faith" with Stevie Wonder for the movie Sing. Ariana also sang on other artists' albums in 2016 and 2017.
On May 22, 2017, a terrible event happened at her concert in Manchester Arena. Ariana stopped her tour. She then performed at One Love Manchester. This was a televised concert. She helped raise $23 million to help the victims and their families.
Sweetener and Thank U, Next
Grande started making songs for her fourth album, Sweetener, in 2016. It was released in August 2018.
In November 2018, Grande and YouTube released a four-part series. It was called Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Diaries. It showed behind-the-scenes moments from her tour. It also showed how Sweetener was made.
Her fifth album, Thank U, Next, came out on February 8, 2019. It also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. On March 18, 2019, she started the Sweetener World Tour. This tour promoted both Sweetener and Thank U, Next.
Recent Work: Positions and Wicked
In 2020, Grande sang with Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. She released her sixth album, Positions, on October 30, 2020. It became her fifth number-one album.
Ariana acted with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Don't Look Up. This movie was released on Netflix on December 24, 2021. She also sang with Jennifer Hudson on a remix of Mariah Carey's song "Oh Santa!." She released her concert film, Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You, on Netflix in December 2020.
In March 2021, Grande was a coach on The Voice. She was the highest-paid coach in the show's history. She earned about $25 million per season.
In 2021, Grande sang a remix with the Weeknd. She also sang on Doja Cat's album. She performed in the video game Fortnite.
In November 2021, it was announced that Grande would play Glinda. This is for the two-part movie of the musical Wicked. The first part, Wicked, is set to be released on November 27, 2024.
On January 17, 2024, Grande announced her seventh album. It is called Eternal Sunshine. The album was released on March 8. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and the Hot 100.
On June 21, 2024, Grande released "The Boy Is Mine (Remix)". It features both Brandy and Monica.
Artistic Style
Musical Style and Genres
Ariana Grande's music is mostly pop and R&B. It also has parts of EDM, hip hop, and trap. She has used more trap music in her newer albums. She credits her record producer Tommy Brown for this.
Grande loves to be involved in making her music. She has helped write many songs. These songs talk about love, wealth, breakups, and being independent. They also cover self-love and moving on from the past.
Influences on Her Music
Grande grew up listening to urban pop and 1990s music. Some artists who influenced her include Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. Others are Destiny's Child, Beyoncé, and Celine Dion.
Her Amazing Voice
Ariana Grande is a light lyric soprano. She has a four-octave vocal range. She can also sing in a whistle register. Because of her voice, she is often compared to Mariah Carey.
Public Image and Style
Ariana Grande once said that Audrey Hepburn was a big style influence. Later, she found Hepburn's style "a little boring." In 2014, she changed her look. She started wearing short skirts and crop tops with knee-high boots. In recent years, she often wears oversized jackets and hoodies.
Grande has many followers on social media. She is one of the most famous people on the internet. You can find wax figures of Ariana Grande at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums around the world.
Achievements and Awards
Ariana Grande has sold about 90 million records worldwide. This makes her one of the best-selling music artists ever. She has won many awards and honors:
- Nine Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
- American Music Award for New Artist of the Year (2013)
- Billboard's Women in Music's Rising Star (2014)
- Listed on Time's list of the 100 most influential people (2016 and 2019)
- Billboard magazine's "Female Artist of the Year" (2017)
- Most streamed female artist on Spotify (November 2018)
- Billboard's Woman of the Year (November 2018)
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, for Sweetener (2019)
- Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist (2019)
- 2019 MTV Video Music Awards Artist of the Year award (2019)
- Billboard magazine's Top Female Artist
- Highest-earning woman in music on Forbes's 2020 Celebrity 100 list
- MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year for "Rain on Me" (2020)
Other Activities
Products and Endorsements
Ariana has worked with many companies to promote their products. Some of these companies include Reebok, American Express, Starbucks, and Givenchy.
She also has her own product lines. These include a handbag with Coach and makeup with MAC Cosmetics. She has headphones with Brookstone and fragrances with Luxe Brands. In November 2021, Grande launched her own makeup line called R.E.M. Beauty. It started selling at Ulta Beauty in March 2022.
Helping Others and Activism
Besides music, Ariana works with many charities. She has raised money for animal rights and mental health. She also supports Black Lives Matter and gun control reform. She works to end online bullying. She also supports gender, racial, and LGBT equality. She holds concerts to raise money for these causes.
Personal Life and Health
Grande has shared that she has struggled with hypoglycemia. She also deals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. Ariana has said she has been in therapy since she was 8 or 9 years old.
She was raised Roman Catholic. However, she later left the church. She has been a vegan since 2013.
Ariana Grande married real estate agent Dalton Gomez on May 15, 2021. They had a private ceremony at her home.
Ariana Grande Quotes
- “I’m much better at making songs than telling people things.”
- “I’m a person who’s been through a lot and doesn’t know what to say about any of it to myself, let alone the world.”
- “I used to run around my house in a Scream mask with a hockey stick—it's how I expressed myself.”
- “Good karma my aesthetic. Keep my conscience clear, that's why I'm so magnetic.”
Fun Facts About Ariana Grande
- Ariana's name comes from Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat.
- She loves horror movies.
- Her favorite color is lavender.
- She is 5'1" tall.
- Even though she's a world-famous singer, Ariana never made it into her school choir.
- She first said she was vegan in 2013.
- Ariana put her hands in cement at Planet Hollywood, New York, on December 22, 2011.
Filmography
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Documentaries and Concert Specials
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Discography
Studio Albums
- Yours Truly (2013)
- My Everything (2014)
- Dangerous Woman (2016)
- Sweetener (2018)
- Thank U, Next (2019)
- Positions (2020)
- Eternal Sunshine (2024)
See also
In Spanish: Ariana Grande para niños
- List of American Grammy Award winners and nominees
- List of artists who have achieved simultaneous UK and US number-one hits
- List of artists who reached number one in the United States
- List of Billboard Social 50 number-one artists
- List of highest-certified music artists in the United States
- Honorific nicknames in popular music
- UK Singles Chart records and statistics
- List of most-streamed songs on Spotify
