Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress [1]. Recognized for her four-octave vocal range and vocal versatility, she is one of the contemporary music industry's most commercially successful pop and R&B artists [1][2].
Born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, Grande began her performing career in the 2008 Broadway musical *13* [2]. She gained widespread public recognition portraying Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series *Victorious* (2010–2013) and its spin-off *Sam & Cat* (2013–2014) [3]. She signed with Republic Records in 2011, releasing her debut album, *Yours Truly*, in 2013 [3]. Her subsequent releases—including *My Everything* (2014), *Dangerous Woman* (2016), *Sweetener* (2018), *Thank U, Next* (2019), *Positions* (2020), and *Eternal Sunshine* (2024)—solidified her place at the top of global music charts [4].
Beyond her recording career, Grande has maintained active involvement in commercial and intellectual property matters [5]. Notably, she acted as a plaintiff in a high-profile 2019 copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against fashion retailer Forever 21, alleging unauthorized use of her name, image, and likeness in marketing campaigns [5]. Her accolades include multiple Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, and Billboard Music Awards [4]. In 2021, she launched her cosmetics line R.E.M. Beauty and was cast as Glinda in the film adaptation of the musical *Wicked* [6].Profile generated 7/28/2026 · Compiled from public web sources.
