• Faith: Judaism
• Career: Actor and Musician
• Birthday:  June 26, 1993

Ariana Grande is a songwriter, singer, and actress. Regarded as an influential figure in popular music and a pop icon, she’s noted for her four-octave vocal range and her signature use of the whistle register. She’s received several accolades throughout her career, including one Brit Award, two Grammys, two Billboard Music Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, and 35 “Guinness World Records.” Rolling Stone ranked her among the greatest vocalists of all time. Grande started her career at 15 years old by appearing in the Broadway musical “13.” She rose to fame for her performance as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon show “Victorious,” as well as the spin-off “Sam & Cat.”

Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera. Her mother, Joan, was the CEO of a communications company, and her father, Edward, owned a graphic design firm. Despite their professional success, her parents' divorce when Ariana was eight years old marked a turning point in her life, shaping much of her early emotional landscape.

From a young age, Grande showed an interest in the arts. She began performing at local theaters and community events as a child. Her talent was undeniable, and by the time she was 15, she had landed a role in the Broadway musical "13." This experience set the foundation for her future in entertainment.

Raised in a Catholic household, Ariana attended Catholic school and participated in church activities. However, her faith journey would take an unexpected turn later in life, influenced by both personal experiences and her evolving worldview.

Ariana’s career took off when she was cast as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon series "Victorious" in 2010. Her quirky, bubbly character quickly became a fan favorite, earning her widespread recognition among teens and young adults. After "Victorious" ended, she reprised the role of Cat in the spinoff series "Sam & Cat," further cementing her status as a household name.

While acting brought her initial fame, music was her true passion. In 2011, Grande signed with Republic Records and released her debut album, “Yours Truly,” in 2013,” which incorporated R&B and retro-pop elements and yielded the successful single “The Way.” Her second album, “My Everything,” experimented with EDM and catapulted her to worldwide stardom through the singles “Break Free,” “Problem,” and “Bang Bang.” She further explored pop and R&B with her third album, “Dangerous Woman,” which solidified her commercial and critical success. Personal struggles influenced her trap-infused fourth and fifth albums “Sweetener” and “Thank U, Next.” The former won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album, while the latter broke several streaming records and was nominated for Album of the Year. She broke the record for the most number-one debuts in Hot 100 history with the title track of her trap-influenced sixth album “Positions.” Grande ventured into dance music on her seventh album, “Eternal Sunshine.” She returned to acting with “Don’t Look Up” and stars as Glinda in the two-part film adaptation of “Wicked.”

Among the world’s best-selling music artists, Grande has sold over 90 million records. All of her studio albums have been certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America. Having amassed 98 billion streams thus far, Grande is one of the most-streamed artists of all time and the most-streamed female artist as of 2021. She was the most-streamed female act of the 2010s and has the most songs, with over a billion streams for a woman. Grande also has a large social media following with over 380 million followers, and she’s the sixth-most-followed person on Instagram and one of the most-subscribed and most-followed musicians on Spotify and YouTube. Grande was named Woman of the Year and the most successful female artist to debut in the 2010s by Billboard. Outside of film and music, Grande has worked with many charitable organizations. Her business ventures include R.E.M. Beauty and a fragrance line that’s earned over $1 billion in global sales.

What religion is Ariana Grande?

Ariana Grande was raised Roman Catholic but left the church during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, opposing its stance on homosexuality, noting that her half-brother Frankie is gay.

In a surprising and largely underreported turn, Ariana converted to Judaism in her late 20s. Her decision was influenced by close friends and her exploration of spirituality. She has described the transition as a "beautiful journey" that brought her peace and a deeper connection to her heritage and values. She stated that she and Frankie later visited a Kabbalah Centre, and they both “really had a connection” with it.