Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera, born June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and model. Her entertainment career began in 2008 on Broadway in the musical *13*. She gained wider recognition for her role as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series *Victorious* (2010–2013) and its spin-off *Sam & Cat* (2013–2014).

Grande's music career took off with her debut album *Yours Truly* in 2013, which featured the hit single "The Way." Subsequent albums like *My Everything* (2014), *Dangerous Woman* (2016), *Sweetener* (2018), *Thank U, Next* (2019), and *Positions* (2020) solidified her status as a pop icon. She has achieved numerous Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, including "Thank U, Next," "7 Rings," and "Positions."

Grande's accolades include two Grammy Awards, one Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and multiple American Music Awards. She has broken numerous records, including being the first solo artist to occupy the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously. Beyond music, she has ventured into business with her fragrance line and makeup brand, R.E.M. Beauty.