Ariana Grande is an American pop singer, songwriter, and actress known for her four-octave vocal range and chart-topping hit singles. She gained public attention for her role on Nickelodeon’s Victorious before becoming one of the best-selling female artists in music history, selling over 90 million records worldwide.
Quick Facts
Full Name: Ariana Grande-Butera
Age: 32 (born June 26, 1993)
Nationality: American
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Known For: Hit singles “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings”; role as Glinda in Wicked
Marital Status: Divorced (Dalton Gomez, 2021-2023) ; Dating Ethan Slater since 2023
Children: None
Early Life and Background
Grande was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida, on June 26, 1993. She began performing at age four in local theater productions, including Annie and The Wizard of Oz. At 15, she made her Broadway debut in the musical 13 before landing her breakthrough role on Nickelodeon’s Victorious.
Career and Achievements
Grande released her debut album Yours Truly in 2013, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Her second album My Everything (2014) produced the smash hit “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea. Subsequent albums Dangerous Woman (2016), Sweetener (2018), Thank U, Next (2019), and Eternal Sunshine (2024) have all achieved multi-platinum status.
In 2018, Sweetener won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. She has also won two American Music Awards for Artist of the Year (2015, 2016) and was named Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2016.
Beyond music, Grande starred as Glinda in the blockbuster film adaptation of Wicked (2024) and its sequel Wicked: For Good (2025), earning a Golden Globe nomination and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Major Event or Controversy
Grande’s relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater began in July 2023, the same month Slater filed for divorce from his wife Lilly Jay, while Grande was still married to Dalton Gomez. The timing drew significant media scrutiny and criticism. Grande and Gomez finalized their divorce later that year. By early 2026, the couple reportedly worked through relationship challenges and remained together.
Why She Is In the News
Grande is in the news after announcing her eighth studio album, Petal, set for release on July 31, 2026. The 12-track album, co-written and co-produced with longtime collaborator Ilya, is described as “something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging”. The announcement comes as Grande prepares to launch her Eternal Sunshine tour starting June 8.
Conclusion
Ariana Grande is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artist who has successfully transitioned from child stardom to global pop icon and Oscar-nominated actress. As she prepares to release Petal in July, she continues to evolve her sound while embarking on her first tour since 2019.
