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Ariana Grande, born June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, is an American singer and actress. She began her career in local theater and gained fame with her role as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon's "Victorious" and its spin-off "Sam & Cat." Transitioning to music, Grande released her debut album "Yours Truly" in 2013. She achieved significant success with hits like "The Way," "Problem," and "Thank U, Next" over the course of her career.

Facts

Also Known As	Ariana Grande-Butera
Born	June 26, 1993 (age 33) • Boca Raton • Florida
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award
Notable Works	“Thank U, Next” • “eternal sunshine”

Did You Know?

Grande's first big break was playing Charlotte in the Broadway musical "13" at age 15.
Ariana Grande's name was inspired by Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat.
Grande's YouTube cover of Mariah Carey's "Emotions" helped her secure a record deal with Republic Records.