Ariana Grande-Butera

Born in Boca Raton, Florida, Ariana Grande-Butera has captivated audiences as a talented singer, songwriter, and actress since her teenage years. Regarded as a pop icon, she is known for her impressive four-octave vocal range, which extends into the whistle register. Over her career, Ariana has received numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and an astounding 39 Guinness World Records.

Ariana's journey began when she made her Broadway debut at the tender age of 15 in the musical "13" (2008). Her big break came when she landed the role of Cat Valentine in the popular Nickelodeon television series "Victorious" (2010-2013) and its spin-off series "Sam & Cat" (2013-2014).

In 2013, Ariana signed with Republic Records and released her debut studio album, "Yours Truly," which showcased a retro-pop and R&B influence. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Her second and third albums, "My Everything" (2014) and "Dangerous Woman" (2016), blended pop, R&B, and electronic elements and achieved international success, featuring hit singles such as "Problem," "Break Free," "Bang Bang," "One Last Time," "Into You," and "Side to Side."

Ariana's music has been deeply influenced by personal struggles that she has faced. This can be heard in her trap-infused albums, "Sweetener" (2018) and "Thank U, Next" (2019). The latter album won Ariana her first Grammy Award, while both albums produced hit singles like "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings." In fact, Grande made history as the first solo artist to occupy the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 with these songs.

Her success continued with the release of her sixth album, "Positions" (2020), which featured the title track that became her most successful debut in Hot 100 chart history. Ariana also made a mark on the music charts with collaborations such as "Stuck with U" and "Rain On Me."

After taking a break from music, Ariana released her seventh album, "Eternal Sunshine" (2024), which included hit singles "Yes, And?" and "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)." She returned to film acting with the political satire "Don't Look Up" (2021) and garnered critical acclaim for her role as Glinda in the fantasy musical "Wicked" (2024), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Ariana Grande has had six number one albums on the US Billboard 200 chart, and nine of her songs have reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. She was ranked as the world's highest-paid female musician in 2020 by Forbes and appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2019 and 2020. Ariana has also been named among Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2016 and 2019.

Outside of her music and acting career, Ariana is passionate about philanthropy and advocacy work for animal rights, mental health awareness, gender equality, racial equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. She launched her cosmetics brand, R.E.M. Beauty, in 2021, which has experienced immense success. Her fragrance line has generated over $1 billion in global retail sales as well. With millions of followers across social media platforms, Ariana Grande remains an influential figure in the entertainment industry and beyond.