Ariana Grande-Butera, professionally known as Ariana Grande, was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera. She is of Italian descent. Grande began her performing career at a young age, participating in local theater productions and appearing on television.
Grande’s acting career gained prominence with her role as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious, which premiered in 2010. She continued to play this role in the spin-off series Sam & Cat, which aired from 2013 to 2014.
Beyond her work with Nickelodeon, Grande has made appearances in other television shows, including Scream Queens (2015) and Saturday Night Live, where she has been both a host and musical guest. Her television work also includes voice acting roles.
In film, Grande has appeared in supporting roles and cameos. Notably, she starred as Glinda the Good Witch in the film adaptation of the musical Wicked (2024).
While primarily recognized for her musical achievements, Grande’s acting work has contributed to her overall success and recognition in the entertainment industry. Her roles in popular television series have garnered her Teen Choice Awards and Kids’ Choice Awards.