Ariana Grande, born on June 26, 1993, is an American singer, actress, and songwriter who rose to fame through her role as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon series "Victorious and Sam & Cat". She began her music career with her debut album "Yours Truly" (2013), followed by "My Everything" (2014) which brought her to global popularity.
Ariana Grande is known for her vocal power and range, which has been compared to Mariah Carey. Several of her albums, including "Dangerous Woman" (2016), "Sweetener" (2018), "Thank U, Next" (2019), and "Positions" (2020), have achieved huge commercial success.
Ariana Grande has won several prestigious awards, including Grammy Awards, and starred in the movie "Wicked" (2024). In her personal life, she was married to Dalton Gomez in 2021 before divorcing in 2023, and is now rumored to be dating Ethan Slater.
Ariana Grande's Career Journey
Music video of Ariana Grande's "We Can't be Friends (Wait for Your Love)" song | Youtube
Ariana Grande began her career in the entertainment industry at an early age. Her appearance in the Broadway musical "13" in 2008 gave her recognition as a promising actress.
Her popularity skyrocketed after playing the character Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon series "Victorious" (2010–2013), which she then continued in "Sam & Cat" (2013–2014). In the midst of her busy acting career, Grande also pursued a music career and released her debut album "Yours Truly" (2013), which was a success thanks to the single "The Way" featuring Mac Miller.
Ariana Grande's second album, "My Everything" (2014), catapulted her to fame with hits like "Problem", "Break Free", and "Bang Bang". Her success continued with the release of "Dangerous Woman" (2016), which featured songs like "Into You" and "Side to Side", and solidified her as a leading pop star.
Grande’s success continued with the Grammy Award-winning "Sweetener" (2018), followed by "Thank U, Next" (2019) with viral songs like "7 Rings" and "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored". The release of "Positions" (2020) further confirmed her dominance in the pop music world.
Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album titled "Eternal Sunshine" on March 8, 2024. The album marked a new chapter in her musical journey.
Outside of music, Ariana Grande has also had an active career in the film industry, including appearing in "Don't Look Up" (2021) and "Wicked" (2024). Thanks to her incredible vocals and stellar achievements, she continues to be recognized as a modern-day pop icon.
Ariana Grande's Personal Life
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Ariana Grande was born on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera. Her mother is a CEO of a communications company, while her father is a businessman in the graphics industry; she also has an older half-brother named Frankie Grande who is an actor, singer, and producer.
Since an early age, Ariana Grande has shown interest and talent in the arts, especially music and theater, which she pursued through various performances at school and local communities. She has also faced health challenges such as hypoglycemia, so she has had to maintain a strict diet. Since 2013, Grande has chosen to become a vegan as a form of her concern for animals.
Ariana Grande has been in relationships with several big name celebrities, including Jai Brooks (YouTuber), Big Sean (rapper), and Mac Miller (rapper); the latter was particularly memorable for many of her fans. After their breakup in 2018, Mac Miller died of an overdose, an event that affected Grande emotionally.
That same year, Ariana Grande got engaged to "Saturday Night Live" comedian Pete Davidson. Although their relationship was short-lived and garnered a lot of media attention, they eventually split a few months later.
In 2021, Ariana Grande surprised many by marrying Dalton Gomez, a real estate agent, in a very private ceremony attended only by family and close friends. However, in 2023, they decided to divorce.
In 2024, Ariana Grande was reported to be in a relationship with Broadway actor Ethan Slater, best known for his role in "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical". Their relationship was in the spotlight and controversial because Ethan was previously married.
With her incredible talent and strong commitment to the entertainment world, Ariana Grande continues to inspire many people around the world. Her dedication to her work makes her an inspiration to fans and the music industry.
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