The Journey of Ariana Grande: From Nickelodeon Star to Music Icon

Ariana Grande, an accomplished actress and singer, rose to fame with her portrayal of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon series “Victorious.” Born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera, she quickly became a household name. This success led to her role in the spinoff “Sam & Cat” alongside Jennette McCurdy from 2013 to 2014.

Her voice talents were also showcased as Princess Diaspro in “Winx Club: Beyond Believix” and in the 2013 TV movie “Swindle.” Additionally, she contributed to “Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show,” the album featuring the show’s cast.

Grande’s music career took off with the release of her debut album “Yours Truly” in 2013. She continued to release hit albums: “My Everything” in 2014, “Dangerous Woman” in 2016, “Sweetener” in 2018, “thank u, next” in 2019, “Positions” in 2020, and “eternal sunshine” in 2024. Grande has received 18 Grammy nominations and won twice.

Her impact extended to television when she became a coach on “The Voice” during its 21st season, joining Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, and John Legend. In 2021, she was cast as Glinda in the “Wicked” movie adaptation, where she starred opposite Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. The film’s soundtrack features Grande on songs like “No One Mourns the Wicked,” “What is This Feeling?” and “Popular.” Her portrayal earned her an Oscar nomination in 2025.

Ariana’s personal life has been equally eventful. Her relationships have attracted attention, from her dating American rapper Big Sean to a brief engagement with comedian and actor Pete Davidson. After her relationship with Davidson ended, Grande started dating real estate broker Dalton Gomez in February 2020. They became engaged at the end of that year and married in May 2021. However, they separated in 2023 and divorced in 2024. Grande later began dating her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater in 2023.