Who is Ariana Grande?

A child actor who made her Broadway debut when she was fifteen years old
A Grammy-winning pop star who has released hit songs including Thank U, Next
A talented actor known for playing Glinda in the movie Wicked

How did a teenage actress become a Grammy-winning pop star? Find out in this Who HQ Now biography about Ariana Grande and her exciting career that spans the Broadway stage, television, and music to blockbuster movies!

Ever since she was a child, Ariana Grande has been performing. When she was just fifteen years old, she made her Broadway debut in the musical13. Shortly after, sheappeared in the Nickelodeon TV showVictoriousas the character Cat Valentine. During her time as a young actress, Ariana began her career in pop music. She released her first album when she was twenty years old and has gone on to release five more albums since. Ariana won her first Grammy Award in 2019 and her second in 2021. She has also won two Billboard Music Awards and three American Music Awards. Worldwide, Ariana has sold over 90 million records and earned over 98 billion streams. In 2024, she will star as Glinda in the blockbuster movie musicalWicked.