▲At the age of just 15, Grande won her first award. It was for the role of Charlotte in the musical '13' on Broadway, from the National Youth Theater Awards.

▲Her hair always looks great, and she often wears it in her signature ponytail.

▲It's not just backup dancers that Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj share. The singers collaborated on the hits 'Side to Side,' 'Get on Your Knees,' 'Bed,' and 'Bang Bang' (this last one also featuring Jessie J).

▲Another successful partnership has been with rapper Iggy Azalea. The tune 'Problem' topped the charts.

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The actress has had a long relationship with Disney. Apart from TV shows, she has also recorded songs for them.

▲Despite various sources giving different measurements for her height, between 1.53 m (5 ft) and 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in), it's clear that the star is big only in terms of her success, not her height.

▲The star receiving her award for Artist of the Year at the 2016 American Music Awards.

▲Grande has a vocal range of four octaves. Because of her large range, she has been compared to Mariah Carey.

▲Ariana Grande didn't let the tragedy stop her. To help the families of the victims, she invited other stars to perform with her.

▲The pop singer's benefit show raised approximately US$13 million.

▲Ariana Grande appeared for the first time on the big screen as a bondage girl in 'Zoolander 2' (2016). She acted in a scene with Owen Wilson.

▲Ariana Grande had a big falling out with her colleague on 'Sam & Cat,' Jennette McCurdy, on Nickelodeon. The series was cancelled.

▲She also fell out with Victoria Justice. The two filmed 'Victorious' together, but later clashed on Twitter.

▲Reportedly, Ariana Grande has been vegan since 2013.

▲Reports say the singer has had as many as nine or 10 pooches under her care!

▲In 2015, Ariana Grande teamed up with Bad*ss Brooklyn Animal Rescue to try and find a home for a number of pups. The singer covered all adoption fees for those who wanted to adopt the dogs.

▲The rapper sadly passed away from a drug overdose on September 7, 2018. He was 26.

▲Ariana Grande confirmed her relationship with rapper Mac Miller on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' back in 2016. The relationship lasted approximately two years, but the couple eventually split.

▲Ariana Grande made headlines in 2018 for her engagement to 'Saturday Night Live' star Pete Davidson. But the couple called it quits just three months later.

▲Her hit song mentions four ex-boyfriends: rapper Big Sean, her backup dancer Ricky Alvarez, her ex-fiancé Pete Davidson, and the late Mac Miller.

▲The singer is a big fan of the Harry Potter books.

▲Grande abandoned the Catholic faith in favor of Kabbalah because of the church's position on homosexuality, Spongebob Squarepants, and Harry Potter.

▲Grande cites Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Gloria Estefan as some of her biggest inspirations.

▲On May 22, 2017 a suicide bombing attack took place in Manchester, England, following the singer's show.

▲Since she was a child, the singer has always loved horror films and Halloween.

▲At the age of 10, Grande co-founded a group with some other young singers called Kids Who Care. They performed to raise money for charity.

▲Ariana loves using heels so much that when she takes off her shoes, she still walks on tiptoes.

▲Jessie J and Ariana Grande became buddies after recording 'Bang Bang' for the British singer's album. They have made various appearances together.

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Another trademark look used by the pop star are headbands, which she wears all the time.

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The little, then redheaded star, launched her TV career with the Nickelodeon teen series 'Victorious' (2008).

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Then after what seemed like another whirlwind romance, Ariana Grande married real estate agent Dalton Gomez in May 2021. They separated in July 2023.

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Ariana Grande has a very close circle of family and friends, which helped her when she lost her grandfather to cancer in 2014.

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You can order Grande's drink, called a Cloud Macchiato, at Starbucks. It comes in two flavors: cinnamon and caramel.

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Shortly after news broke of her separation from Dalton Gomez, it was revealed that Ariana was dating her 'Wicked' co-star Ethan Slater.

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In 2019, Ariana Grande won her first Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album with 'Sweetener.'

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'7 Rings' also hit no. 1 on the Hot 100 and stayed on top for eight weeks. At the time, Ariana became only the fifth artist—after Justin Bieber, Drake, Mariah Carey, and Britney Spears—to achieve multiple no. 1 debuts on the chart.

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In 2018, at the 13th Annual Billboard Women in Music event, Ariana was honored as Woman of the Year.

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Also in 2019, her single 'Thank U, Next' dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven weeks.

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On January 23, 2025, 'Wicked' earned 10 Academy Award nominations, including one for Grande in the Best Supporting Actress category.

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On January 2024, Spotify announced Ariana Grande as the female artist with the most songs surpassing one billion streams on the platform, with a total of 14. By that time, she had amassed over 39 billion combined streams.

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The 'Wicked' sequel is set for release on November 21, 2025, with Grande again in the role of Glinda.

Sources: (Billboard) (Variety) (People)

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Ariana joined season 21 of 'The Voice' as a coach, teaming up with Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, and John Legend.

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Ariana Grande is one of the biggest stars in the world today. While some artists thrive as singers and others as actors, Grande is among the rare few who excel at everything they do. Many fans adored her during her TV days, but it was her transition to music that launched her into superstardom. With her powerhouse vocals and undeniable talent, she quickly rose to the top.

Now one of the world's most prominent pop stars and an Oscar-nominated actress, Grande boasts a devoted fan base across the globe. However, like many celebrities, she has faced her share of challenges. From the devastating loss of an ex-boyfriend to the tragic terrorist attack at her concert in Manchester, her journey has not been without hardship.

Nonetheless, Grande's success continues to reach new heights, with her performance in 'Wicked' (2024) earning her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 97th Academy Awards. Click through to explore her incredible talents, remarkable achievements, and fascinating personal life in this gallery.

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In 2021, it was revealed that Grande has been cast to play Glinda in the two-part screen film adaptation of the classic Broadway musical 'Wicked.' Cynthia Erivo starred alongside her in the role of Elphaba. The film premiered in November 2024.