Ariana Grande: A Journey from Nickelodeon Star to Music Icon

Early Career in Acting

Ariana Grande first rose to fame as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s popular series, “Victorious.” Born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, she is the daughter of Joan Grande and Edward Butera. Grande continued her acting career by reprising her role as Cat in the spinoff “Sam & Cat,” alongside Jennette McCurdy from 2013 to 2014. She also lent her voice to the character Princess Diaspro on the Nickelodeon series “Winx Club: Beyond Believix” and starred in the 2013 TV movie “Swindle.”

Music Career and Achievements

Grande launched her music career through “Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show,” which featured her and the rest of the cast. In 2013, she debuted her studio album “Yours Truly,” followed by “My Everything” in 2014 and “Dangerous Woman” in 2016. She continued to achieve success with subsequent albums, including “Sweetener” in 2018, “thank u, next,” and “Positions” in 2020. Her latest release, titled “eternal sunshine,” came out in 2024. Grande’s music career also includes receiving 18 Grammy nominations, winning two of them.

Television and Film Roles

Beyond music, Grande has had a significant presence in television and film. In 2021, she participated as a judge on “The Voice” during its 21st season, alongside Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, and John Legend. Additionally, Grande starred as Glinda in the two-part “Wicked” film adaptation, featuring songs such as “No One Mourns the Wicked,” “What is This Feeling?”, and “Popular.” Her role earned her an Oscar nomination in 2025.

Personal Life and Relationships

Grande’s personal life has attracted attention over the years. She dated rapper Big Sean in 2014 and later, her dancer Ricky Alvarez. Following her relationship with the late rapper Mac Miller, she became engaged to comedian Pete Davidson. Although they called off the engagement, Grande later became engaged to real estate broker Dalton Gomez in 2020, marrying in May 2021. Their divorce was finalized in 2024. More recently, in 2023, Grande began dating her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater, sparking media discussions.