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Ariana Grande Biography

Birth Name:Ariana Grande-Butera

Birth Place:Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actress, Music department, Producer, Production designer

Fast Facts

Was once named the "Third Most Influential Actress Online" by The Huffington Post
In 2017, she was named the first honorary citizen of Manchester, England
Started out as a broadway performer in the play "13․"
Interested in singing at a young age, she would perform with various symphonies in Florida
While singing on a cruise ship at the age of eight, singer Gloria Estafan told her she was meant to be a singer
Quote: "I think people see me as a little cutesy thing․ But I'm literally the most sardonic person you've ever met․"
Quote: "You have to be thankful and I think bieng in this business is one of the most important things is to give back because there's no better feeling than knowning that your work is being appreciated by people․"
While playing Cat Valentine, she was recognized for her distinctive red hair
Has known her "Victorious" co-star Elizabeth Gillies since the two starred in the Broadway musical "13․"
When she was little, she liked wearing skeleton face paint or a Freddy Krueger mask, and all of her friends left crying from her "Jaws" themed 5th birthday party
Her biggest influence is Madonna, who she looks up to greatly
Was named after the character Princess Oriana from "Felix the Cat․"

Awards

2014Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actress: winner
2014Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award-Favorite International TV Star: winner
2016HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Animated Film: nominated
2017Gracie-Ensemble Cast: winner
2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Musical Moment: nominated
2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Musical Moment: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2020GMS Award-Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film: nominated
2021HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Feature Film: nominated
2021HMMA Award-Song - Onscreen Performance: nominated
2021VHS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2022BOFA-Best Original Song: nominated
2022CIC Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022CinEuphoria-Best Song (Original or Adapted) - International Competition: nominated
2022Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
2022DFCS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022DFCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022GAFCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2022Gold Derby Film Award-Original Song: nominated
2022HFCS Award-Best Song: nominated
2022HFCS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Song: nominated
2022MCFCA Award-Best Song: nominated
2022NCFCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022NDFS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2022SCL Award-Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production: winner
2024Astra Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2024AFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2024CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024Movie Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024GWNYFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024HMMA Award-Best Song - Onscreen Performance (Film): nominated
2024IFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2024Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024MMCG Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2024Spotlight Award-: winner
2024NMFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2024NYFCO Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024NTFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024PCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2024SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2024SFBAFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024SFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2024SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024FCA Award-Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
2024VHS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2024WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025AACTA International Award-Best Supporting Actress in Film: nominated
2025Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2025Pride Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Series/Mini Series: nominated
2025ARFF Award-Best Soundtrack: Original Song or Existing Song: winner
2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025AFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025Windie-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2025CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actress - International Competition: nominated
2025CinEuphoria-Best Duo - International Competition: nominated
2025COFCA Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
2025CACF Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025DFCS Award-Best Supporting Performance by an Actor, Female: winner
2025Movie Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025DFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025Dorian Award-Supporting Film Performance of the Year: winner
2025GAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025GAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025Girls on Film Award-Best Performance in a Supporting Role: nominated
2025Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actress: winner
2025Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture: nominated
2025Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
2025GWNYFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025IFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2025KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025Blimp Award-Favorite Song From A Movie: nominated
2025Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: winner
2025Blimp Award-Favorite Song From A Movie: winner
2025Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025LEJA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025MMCG Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025MNFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025MCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025NYFCO Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025NCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025NDFS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2025NDFS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025NTFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025OFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2025OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025Rising Star Award-: winner
2025PFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2025PCA Award-Best Female Supporting Role: winner
2025Virtuoso Award-: winner
2025Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2025SFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2025The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
2025UFCA Award-Best Supporting Performance, Female: nominated
2025WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2026Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Film: nominated
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2026Astra Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical: winner
2026Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2026Dorian Award-Supporting Film Performance of the Year: nominated
2026Girls on Film Award-Best Performance in a Supporting Role: nominated
2026Girls on Film Award-Best Female Friendship on Screen: nominated
2026Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actress: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture: nominated
2026Image Award-Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2026MCFCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2026Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2026UFCA Award-Best Supporting Performance, Female: nominated