Ariana Grande: From Nickelodeon Star to Acclaimed Artist

Ariana Grande emerged in Hollywood through her role as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s hit series “Victorious.” Born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera, she has become a multifaceted talent.

Grande’s career began on television. She reprised her role as Cat Valentine in “Sam & Cat” from 2013 to 2014 alongside Jennette McCurdy. Additionally, she provided the voice for Princess Diaspro in the animated series “Winx Club: Beyond Believix” and performed in the 2013 TV movie “Swindle.” A music album titled “Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show” featured both Grande and the show’s cast.

Grande transitioned into a thriving music career, releasing seven studio albums. Her debut, “Yours Truly,” came out in 2013. She followed up with “My Everything” in 2014 and “Dangerous Woman” in 2016. In 2018, she released “Sweetener,” then “thank u, next” shortly afterward. Her 2020 album “Positions” continued to demonstrate her musical versatility. The album “eternal sunshine” arrived in 2024.

In television, Grande showcased her mentorship skills. She served as a judge on the singing competition “The Voice” during its 21st season in 2021 alongside Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, and John Legend. That same year, she joined the cast of the “Wicked” movie adaptation as Glinda, starring opposite Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. Grande contributed vocally to the film’s soundtrack with songs such as “No One Mourns the Wicked,” “What is This Feeling?” and “Popular.” Her performance in the musical garnered her an Oscar nomination in 2025.

Outside her professional life, Grande’s personal relationships have made headlines. In 2014, she was romantically linked with rapper Big Sean. She later dated dancer Ricky Alvarez and musician Mac Miller, with whom she shared a two-year relationship. After Miller’s passing, Grande was briefly engaged to comedian Pete Davidson; however, the pair parted ways before marriage.

Grande then began dating real estate broker Dalton Gomez in 2020. They announced their engagement at the end of that year and married in May 2021. The marriage concluded with separation in 2023 and was finalized in 2024. During that period, she started a relationship with her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater, which attracted public attention.