Ariana Grande Addresses Body Shaming and Navigating Fame

Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. She first gained public attention as an actress playing Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon TV series *Victorious* (2010–13) and its spin-off *Sam & Cat* (2013–14). Her early career also included Broadway, notably starring in the musical *13* in 2008[3][4]. Transitioning from acting to music, Grande released her debut album *Yours Truly* in 2013, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and established her as a prominent pop and R&B artist. She followed this with a series of successful albums, including *My Everything* (2014), *Dangerous Woman* (2016), *Sweetener* (2018), *Thank U, Next* (2019), *Positions* (2020), and *Eternal Sunshine* (2024). Her music is noted for her impressive vocal range and blending of pop, R&B, and trap influences. Grande has earned multiple Grammy Awards, with *Sweetener* winning her first Grammy and *Thank U, Next* producing Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles like "Thank U, Next" and "7 Rings"[1][2]. In addition to music, Grande has acted in films such as the political satire *Don't Look Up* (2021) and starred as Glinda in the 2024 film adaptation of the musical *Wicked*, earning her a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination for her performance[1][2]. She is one of the best-selling music artists globally, with over 90 million records sold, and has received numerous accolades including multiple American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Guinness World Records[2]. Beyond entertainment, Grande is known for her advocacy on mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, and social equality. She launched a successful cosmetics brand, R.E.M. Beauty, in 2021 and has a significant presence on social media, ranking among the most-followed individuals on Instagram[2]. Her personal life has included her marriage to Dalton Gomez from 2021 until their divorce in 2024[3][5].