Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress. She began her career in the Broadway musical 13 before landing the role of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series Victorious in 2009. The show ended after four seasons, and Grande starred on the spinoff, Sam & Cat, which ended in 2014. She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films.
Grande’s music career began with the soundtrack Music from Victorious (2011). She signed a recording contract with Republic Records and released her debut studio album, Yours Truly in 2013, which debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200. The album’s lead single, “The Way”, peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, with critics comparing her wide vocal range to that of Mariah Carey. Grande’s second studio album, My Everything (2014), debuted at No. 1 in the US and charted in the top 10 in 24 other countries. With the singles “Problem”, “Break Free”, “Bang Bang” and “Love Me Harder”, she spent 34 continuous weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, and had the most top 10 singles of any artist in 2014. In 2015, Grande promoted My Everything with her first world tour, The Honeymoon Tour, and guest-starred in the Fox comedy horror television series Scream Queens. She released her third studio album Dangerous Woman in 2016, and supported the album with a world tour of the same name.
Table of Contents:
1. Early Life
2. Acting Career
3. Music Career
4. Personal Life
5. Awards and Accolades
6. Discography
7. Tours
8. Endorsements
9. Charity Work
10. Legacy
11. Ariana Grande Quotes
Early Life
Ariana Grande was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. She is the daughter of Joan Grande, the chief executive officer of Hose-McCann Communications, a manufacturer of communications and safety equipment, and Edward Butera, a graphic design firm owner in Boca Raton. Grande has an older brother, Frankie, who is an actor and producer. When she was 8 years old, she began attending singing and acting classes. Grande’s parents encouraged her to pursue her passion for music.
Acting Career
Grande made her acting debut in 2008, playing the role of Charlotte in the musical 13 on Broadway. The show was about a group of teenage friends who confront the challenges of growing up in New York City. The show was a critical and commercial success, and Grande received positive reviews for her performance.
In 2009, Grande was cast as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious. The show was about a group of teenage friends attending a performing arts high school. Victorious ran for four seasons and ended in 2013.
During her time on Victorious, Grande also starred in the spinoff series Sam & Cat, which ran for one season from 2013 to 2014.
In addition to her work on television, Grande has also appeared in several films. In 2011, she voiced the character of Snowball in the animated film The Lorax. In 2012, she appeared in the comedy film Fun Size. In 2013, she starred in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, 13.
Music Career
Grande’s music career began with the release of the soundtrack album Music from Victorious in 2011. The album featured songs from the television series Victorious, and Grande sang four of the tracks.
In 2012, Grande signed a recording contract with Republic Records. She released her debut studio album, Yours Truly, in 2013. The album debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, and the lead single, “The Way”, peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grande’s second studio album, My Everything, was released in 2014. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the hit singles “Problem”, “Break Free”, “Bang Bang” and “Love Me Harder”.
In 2015, Grande promoted My Everything with her first world tour, The Honeymoon Tour. The tour was a critical and commercial success, and grossed over $100 million.
Personal Life
In August 2014, Grande’s grandfather, Frank Grande, died of cancer. The following month, Grande’s former boyfriend, rapper Big Sean, released the song “Research”, which contained a diss towards Grande.
In April 2015, Grande’s close friend and backup dancer, Ricky Alvarez, was arrested for felony domestic violence.
In May 2017, Grande’s concert at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, was attacked by a suicide bomber, killing 22 people and injuring dozens more. Grande was not injured in the attack.
Awards and Accolades
Grande has won numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 2014, she won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video for “Problem”. In 2015, she won the American Music Award for Artist of the Year. In 2016, she won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for My Everything.
Discography
Studio albums:
-Yours Truly (2013)
-My Everything (2014)
-Dangerous Woman (2016)
Tours
Headlining tours:
-The Honeymoon Tour (2015)
-Dangerous Woman Tour (2017)
Endorsements
Grande has been the face of several major brands, including Reebok, Starbucks, and Nickelodeon.
Charity Work
Grande is a supporter of several charitable causes, including the fight against cancer and HIV/AIDS. In 2016, she raised $500,000 for the Manchester bombing victims and their families.
Legacy
Grande is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She has sold over 100 million records worldwide and is one of the most followed celebrities on social media. Grande is also one of the highest-paid celebrities in the world, earning an estimated $50 million in 2018.
Ariana Grande Quotes
“I love nerdy, cute, quirky boys who don’t take themselves too seriously.”— Ariana Grande
“Life is beautiful. Be thankful for everything. Destroy your ego. Free hugs. Sing your hearts out in the street. Rock ’n roll.”— Ariana Grande
“I love musicals and I love Broadway.”— Ariana Grande
“Most of my favorite people in my life are gay. It’s something I’m super passionate about, because whenever I would see my friends get bullied, or my brother get hurt for his sexuality, I would become a raging lunatic.”— Ariana Grande
“Too many young girls have eating disorders due to low self-esteem and distorted body image. I think it’s so important for girls to love themselves and to treat their bodies respectfully.”— Ariana Grande
“Pink Champagne is about having fun and letting go, and living your life to the fullest!”— Ariana Grande
“I like Aurora, Sleeping Beauty, because shes just sleeping and looking pretty and waiting for boys to come kiss her. Sounds like a good life – lots of naps and cute boys fighting dragons to come kiss you.”— Ariana Grande
“To be honest, I never really considered myself to be too much of an actress. So, whenever I get the chance to do music, I’m always, like, just in it. It’s like, ‘Oh my God, I finally get to do this. I’m so happy.’”— Ariana Grande
“I was raised in a household where being gay was like, the most normal thing. My brother is gay, all of my best friends are gay. When my brother came out of the closet, it wasn’t a big deal for my family.”— Ariana Grande
“I like very girly, retro inspired, feminine, floral things. I’m not very edgy.”— Ariana Grande
“I like either skinny jeans or the ripped, casual, super-sloppy boyfriend jeans. A lot of ripped jeans. They are so early 2000, but they are so cute, I love them. I love surfer jeans, too!”— Ariana Grande
“Don’t ever doubt yourselves or waste a second of your life. It’s too short, and you’re too special.”— Ariana Grande
“Broadway is amazing because you’re performing for such an intimate group of people. You’re living in the moment and whatever happens happens, and you go on. You can’t say cut and redo it, you have to be on the whole time.”— Ariana Grande
“I swore that I would never say I miss you more everyday but, some things are better left unsaid…”— Ariana Grande
“Be happy with being you. Love your flaws. Own your quirks. And know that you are just as perfect as anyone else, exactly as you are.”— Ariana Grande
“If anything, we should feel sorry for the people who want us to feel bad about ourselves, because they are the ones struggling for approval. In middle school, bullies tortured other kids because they thought it would make people like them more.”— Ariana Grande
“Never give up on something you love.”— Ariana Grande
“The thrill of not knowing what’s going to happen, trained me to be prepared for anything.”— Ariana Grande
“Dancing in high heels is kind of tough. I learn the dances without the heels, and then we add them. We just practice, and I get used to it. My feet hurt really badly at the end of the shows, but it’s fun. While it’s happening it’s fun. I feel tall.”— Ariana Grande
“The best part about having true friends is that you can go months without seeing them and they’ll still be there for you and act as if you’d never left!”— Ariana Grande
“School is tough sometimes, but it’s all about knowing who your real friends are.”— Ariana Grande
“Take a load off, don’t take everything so seriously. And just be happier.”— Ariana Grande
“The day my child tries a celery is the most stressful day of my life.”— Ariana Grande
“I don’t really believe in any fashion rules. I think fashion is a form of self-expression. I think you can wear whatever you want!”— Ariana Grande
“I just love to shop. If I could, I would shop every single day in every single store and spend all of my money which, you know, I do anyway.”— Ariana Grande
“Block out all the negative energy, and just love.”— Ariana Grande
“It’s outrageous to me when I see people hate on someone because of their sexuality. I hate the intolerance. I hate the judgment. I hate it so much.”— Ariana Grande
“I’m a big perfectionist! I’m trying to channel super-confident women like Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey and Beyonce, because I realized that if you want something, you really have to go for it, just like they do.”— Ariana Grande
“Meditation is a great way to keep my body well-centered while juggling shooting schedules and recording sessions.”— Ariana Grande
“I don’t regret any of the decisions I’ve made in my life. Because with every choice I’ve made, I’ve learned something new.”— Ariana Grande
“You are beautiful and perfect and lovely HOWEVER you are.”— Ariana Grande
“There’s always tomorrow and it always gets better.”— Ariana Grande
“I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I have the best family and fans in the world!”— Ariana Grande
“If anyone tries to bully you don’t let them. Take the positive energy form a ball of rainbow power and just, like shove it.”— Ariana Grande
“Some people will find any reason to hate. Don’t waste ur time. Lighten up! It takes so much less energy to smile than to hate. Enjoy life.”— Ariana Grande
“Love your flaws, and own your quirks.”— Ariana Grande
“Life is beautiful. Cherish every moment even if you’re stressed or hurt or whatnot. There’s always tomorrow and it always gets better.”— Ariana Grande
“One of the most terrible feelings in the world is knowing that someone else doesn’t like you. Especially when you don’t know what you’ve done to deserve it.”— Ariana Grande
“Never take yourself too seriously.”— Ariana Grande
“I jog up to the Hollywood sign every weekend. It’s fun and what a view!”— Ariana Grande
“I love ripped jeans! They are flattering. I’m very petite, so I think they make my butt look lovely.”— Ariana Grande
“The best fashion advice I’d say would be just to do what makes you comfortable and what makes you feel cute, and that’s how you’re gonna look your best cause when you feel your best, everybody else can feel it, too.”— Ariana Grande
“If you’re passionate about something then it will definitely work out for you. You should never stop believing in something, and you shouldn’t listen to anyone who tells you otherwise. Never give up on something you love.”— Ariana Grande
“Music is really driving my whole life.”— Ariana Grande
“I hope that people can relate to my music, it’s very relatable, it’s very fun, it’s very honest.”— Ariana Grande
“When you feel your best, everybody else can feel it, too.”— Ariana Grande
“Music is my biggest passion and Ive just been obsessed with it. Like, always.”— Ariana Grande
“Everyone is beautiful, everyone is perfect, and everyone is lovely.”— Ariana Grande
“I know that my fans will probably learn a lot about me by listening to my music, if they really listen to the lyrics.”— Ariana Grande
“I’ve done the bad-boy thing. It was fun for a good three months. But the thing about bad boys is, you have to keep in mind, you’re never gonna marry a bad boy.”— Ariana Grande
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