Ariana Grande, born on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida to Joan Grande and Edward Butera, is a renowned actress and singer. Her initial breakthrough came with her role as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s series Victorious. Grande further established her career with the spinoff Sam & Cat alongside Jennette McCurdy from 2013 to 2014.

Beyond acting, Grande ventured into voice work as Princess Diaspro on Winx Club: Beyond Believix and starred in the TV movie Swindle in 2013. Her musical journey began with the album Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show.

Grande released her debut studio album Yours Truly in 2013, followed by My Everything in 2014, and Dangerous Woman in 2016. With albums like Sweetener and thank u, next in 2018, and Positions in 2020, she solidified her presence in the music industry. Her latest album eternal sunshine arrived in 2024.

Her role as a judge on season 21 of The Voice alongside Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, and John Legend in 2021 showcased her mentoring skills. That year, Grande was cast as Glinda in the Wicked movie opposite Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba. She contributed to the soundtrack with tracks like ‘No One Mourns the Wicked,’ ‘What is This Feeling?’ and ‘Popular.’ Grande’s performance earned her an Oscar nomination in 2025.

Grande’s personal life has garnered attention too. In 2014, she dated rapper Big Sean followed by dancer Ricky Alvarez. She then dated rapper Mac Miller for two years. After Miller’s passing, she was engaged to Pete Davidson, although they later separated. In 2020, Grande began a relationship with real estate broker Dalton Gomez, with whom she married in May 2021. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2024.

More recently, in 2023, Grande started dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, sparking considerable public interest.