Ariana Grande’s Multitalented Career and Personal Life

Ariana Grande, known for her dual talents in acting and singing, first gained fame as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s hit series “Victorious.” Her performance in the series paved the way for her successful career in both the music and film industries.

Grande was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida to Joan Grande and Edward Butera. Her early career saw her reprise her role as Cat Valentine in the “Sam & Cat” spinoff, acting alongside Jennette McCurdy from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she lent her voice to Princess Diaspro in “Winx Club: Beyond Believix” and starred in the TV movie “Swindle” in 2013.

Ariana Grande’s musical journey began with her appearance on the album “Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show.” She launched her solo music career with the debut studio album “Yours Truly” in 2013. This was followed by “My Everything” in 2014 and “Dangerous Woman” in 2016. Her subsequent albums, “Sweetener” and “thank u, next,” were both released in 2018. In 2020, she released “Positions,” followed by another album titled “eternal sunshine” in 2024.

Her versatility extends to television as well, where she served as a judge on season 21 of “The Voice” in 2021. During this season, she coached alongside Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, and John Legend. That same year, Ariana Grande was cast as Glinda in the film adaptation of “Wicked,” opposite Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. She contributed to the movie’s soundtrack with songs such as “No One Mourns the Wicked,” “What is This Feeling?” and “Popular.” Her role garnered her an Oscar nomination in 2025.

Over the years, Grande’s personal life has attracted media attention. In 2014, she dated rapper Big Sean, followed by her relationship with dancer Ricky Alvarez. She later dated rapper Mac Miller for two years. After Miller’s passing, she began dating comedian Pete Davidson, who proposed after a short period. However, their engagement ended before marriage. She dated and then married real estate broker Dalton Gomez, with the wedding taking place in May 2021. The couple parted ways in 2023, and their divorce finalized in 2024. More recently, she has been involved in a relationship with her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater, starting in 2023.