Ariana Grande is the most celebrated singer and actress from America who plunged into the music world at a very young age. Having sung at public events and participated in plays, Grande stormed the world of music with her debut album Yours Truly in 2013. Since then, she has released several albums and several platinum singles. She is truly one of the finest artists in the industry, who cannot be missed. On top of her singing career, she has appeared in films and television series as well. This budding singer is unstoppable and has amassed millions of fans worldwide. Her album credits include Yours Truly (2013), My Everything (2014), Dangerous Woman (2016), Sweetener (2018), Thank U, Next (2019), Positions (2020), and Eternal Sunshine (2024). With an illustrious career spanning more than 15 years, Ariana has won two Grammy Awards, one Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and nine MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, she holds 36 Guinness World Records. She has acted in Victorious, Sam & Cat, Scream Queens, and Winx Club. So, who is Ariana Grande? Here’s everything we know about the singer.
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Ariana Grande Biography
Ariana was born on the 26th of June 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America. She is currently 31 years old.
| Birth Name | Ariana Grande-Butera |
| Nickname | Ari, Little Red, AG, Ar |
| Date of Birth | June 26, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Dancer, Voice Artist |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Ex-Spouse | Dalton Gomez |
| Children | 0 |
| Net Worth | $240 Million |
| Residence | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Family and Education
Ariana comes from a family which has no musical connection. Her father, Joan Grande, is a Brooklyn-born CEO of Hose-McCann Communications, a manufacturer of communications and safety equipment, and her mother, Edward Butera, a graphic design firm owner in Boca Rato.
She has an older half-brother, Frankie Grande, an entertainer, and producer. She shares a close bond with her maternal grandmother, Marjorie Grande. Her family moved to Florida from New York when she was in her mother’s bump. But sadly her parents separated when she was young. She is of Italian descent with half Sicilian and half Abruzzese.
Ariana Grande attended North Broward Preparatory School and dropped out to focus on her musical career. After which she was homeschooled.
Ariana Grande Husband
In January 2020, Ariana Grande began dating real estate agent Dalton Gomez. The couple got engaged in December of the same year and married in a private ceremony on May 15, 2021. The couple separated in 2023 and filed for divorce in September of that year. Their divorce was finalized in March 2024. As a part of the divorce settlement, Ariana paid a one-time payment of $1.25 million to her ex-husband.
She has been in relationships with many men throughout her life. She began dating rapper Mac Miller in 2016 which ended in 2018. Before that, she was in a relationship with American actor Graham Phillips, Australian musician Jai Brooks, actor Nathan Sykes, rapper Big Sean, American actor Josh Hutcherson and Ricky Álvarez.
She started dating comedian and actor Pete Davidson in May 2018. On June 11, 2018, multiple news outlets reported that Davidson and Grande were engaged. They called off their engagement in October 2018 and eventually ended their relationship.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 1 inch Centimeters – 155 cm Meters – 1.55 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 49 kg Pounds – 108 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 33-24-33 |
| Body Shape | Banana |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 6 (US) |
| Dress Size | 2 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Short Stature |
Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
Grande released her debut single, “Put Your Hearts Up” in December 2011. In 2013, she released the lead single “The Way” from her debut studio album, “Yours Truly”, which reached the top ten on the United States chart Billboard Hot 100. The album itself peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 and also charted at top positions on several music charts.
Her debut extended play, Christmas Kisses was released in December 2013 and in August 2014, she released her second studio album “My Everything” which topped the Billboard 200. Its lead single “Problem” was so successful that it reached the top ten slot in major music charts including the US Billboard.
As of June 2024, Grande has released seven studio albums, two extended plays (EPs), fifty-four singles, fifteen promotional singles, and twenty-four music videos.
- Yours Truly (2013)
- My Everything (2014)
- Dangerous Woman (2016)
- Sweetener (2018)
- Thank U, Next (2019)
- Positions (2020)
- Eternal Sunshine (2024)
Film Debut
Ariana Grande made her silver screen debut in 2013 with the film Swindle for her role as Amanda Benson.
Television Debut
She first appeared in the TV show in 2009 playing Bat Mitzvah Riffer in the TV series The Battery’s Down.
Ariana Grande Net Worth
Ariana’s net worth is estimated at $240 million US dollars as of 2024. Her sources of revenue include music sales, concerts, film, and television appearances, as well as modeling gigs and other promotional works.
Even though She owns a luxury apartment in New York, she intends to stay with her parents in her Los Angeles home. She has a Range Rover car.
Favorites Things
- Food – Coconut water
- Songs – Beautiful (By Christina Aguilera), What Makes You Beautiful (By One Direction)
- Place – South Africa, Malaysia
- Cereal – Cocoa Puffs
- Color – Lavender
- Fruit – Strawberry
- Holiday – Halloween
- Movie – Bruce Almighty (2003)
- Bands / Artists – Imogen Heap, India.Arie, Madonna
- Fitness Role Model – Madonna
Social Media Presence
This young budding singer is one of the most followed celebrities on social media. Her popularity can be attributed to her huge fan base on social media, where she has more than 380 million followers on Instagram and 54 million subscribers on YouTube.
- Facebook – arianagrande
- Instagram – arianagrande
- Twitter – arianagrande
Ariana Grande Facts
Ariana Grande began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious, and in the spinoff Sam & Cat until 2014.
She has 6 pet dogs, named Coco, Ophelia, Toulouse, Fawkes, Cinnamon, and Sirius Black.
Grande is also a voice artist who has rendered voice in 4 episodes in Winx Club and has also given her voice for films such as Snowflake, the White Gorilla (2011), Underdogs (2016), and Zoolander 2 (2016).
In 2016, Time named Grande one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list
On May 22, 2017, after Ariana’s concert at Manchester Arena in England, an attack caused the deaths of more than 19 people and many were injured.
Grande has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and has won an MTV Video Music Award, three MTV Europe Music Awards, and three American Music Awards.
As of June 2023, Grande’s YouTube channel ArianaGrandeVevo had accrued more than 54.5 million subscribers with 26 billion views and was ranked as the 25th most subscribed channel and the most-subscribed music artist of all time.
With more than 380 million followers on Instagram, Ariana is the sixth-most-followed celebrity on the platform.
In 2018, Billboard named Ariana the “Woman of the Year” and the following year, Time placed her on their list of “100 most influential people in the world”. That year, she won a Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist.
In April 2019, following the release of a song titled “Monopoly” with Victoria Monét, Grande revealed that she does not label her sexuality, stating “I haven’t before and still don’t feel the need to now” amidst rumors of bisexuality after lyrics referencing her liking both women and men
She released her 7th album Eternal Sunshine on March 8, 2024, which topped the music charts in the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK. The album received several gold certifications.