ARIANA GRANDE BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Ariana Grande — born Ariana Grande-Butera on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, USA (age 33), Grammy-winning pop star, actress, and businesswoman whose 2026 included a new album, a sold-out world tour, two VMA wins, and a deliberate step back from public-facing work.

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Early Life

Born June 26, 1993, Boca Raton, Florida, USA. Began professional career at 15 in Broadway's 13 (2008); became a teen star as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon's Victorious (2010–13) and Sam & Cat (2013–14). Signed with Republic Records.

Career Breakthrough & Albums

Debut album Yours Truly (2013) debuted atop the Billboard 200. Eight studio albums: Yours Truly (2013), My Everything (2014), Dangerous Woman (2016), Sweetener (2018), thank u, next (2019), Positions (2020), eternal sunshine (2024), petal (July 31, 2026). Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s include "thank u, next", "7 rings", "stuck with u", "rain on me", "positions", "save your tears", "die for you", "yes, and?", "we can't be friends (wait for your love)", and hate that i made you love me — her tenth Hot 100 topper and eighth UK No. 1 (BPI Gold). First artist since The Beatles to hold the Hot 100 top 3 simultaneously. Three Grammy wins from 20 nominations (2026 tally). Founded r.e.m. beauty (2021); her fragrance line has crossed $1 billion in global retail sales.

Acting Career

Played Glinda in Wicked (2024) — earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress plus BAFTA and two Golden Globe nominations; the film grossed over $525 million; she reprised Glinda in Wicked: For Good (November 21, 2025).

Awards & Records

3 Grammy wins, 20 nominations; two VMA wins in 2026 — including her Song of the Summer win at the 2026 VMAs and Best Visual Effects for "hate that i made you love me"; multiple Guinness World Records; one of the most-streamed female artists of all time.

Personal Life

Born into an Italian-American family. Linked with Mac Miller (2016–18) and Pete Davidson (2018) — attributed to reports. Married Dalton Gomez (2021–24). Relationship with Ethan Slater reported from 2023 ("according to reports"). Net worth: reported estimates vary widely (~$250M to ~$280–300M) — attributed only, never stated as fact.

Recent Activity

The Eternal Sunshine Tour was her first tour since 2019 — running June 6, 2026 (Oakland) to September 1, 2026 (London O2). In August 2026 she announced a break from public-facing work after the tour ended. At the 2026 VMAs (September 27) she earned 8 nominations and won Song of the Summer plus Best Visual Effects for "hate that i made you love me", skipping the ceremony. She reportedly withdrew from the Barbican's West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George but remains committed to the film Focker In-Law (2026).

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ariana Grande born, and how old is she?

Born June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida; she is 33 in 2026.

What are her biggest hit songs?

thank u, next, 7 rings, no tears left to cry, rain on me, positions, yes, and?, we can't be friends (wait for your love), hate that i made you love me.

How many albums has she released?

Eight studio albums, from Yours Truly (2013) to petal (July 2026).

Is she taking a break from music, and why did she skip the 2026 VMAs?

She announced a break from public-facing work after the Eternal Sunshine Tour ended; she still won two VMAs from 8 nominations but did not attend the ceremony.