An overview of the childhood and early education of Ariana Grande, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Ariana Grande-Butera is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, and actress recognized as a pop icon. She is celebrated for her exceptional four-octave vocal range, which includes the whistle register, making her a prominent figure in popular music.
1964: Grande Family Ownership of Hose-McCann Communications Since 1964
Since 1964, The Grande family has owned Hose-McCann Communications.
June 26, 1993: Ariana Grande's Birth
On June 26, 1993, Ariana Grande-Butera was born in the United States. This marks the beginning of her life and career.
January 16, 2002: Sang "The Star-Spangled Banner"
On January 16, 2002, at the age of 8, Ariana Grande sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Florida Panthers' home game.
2007: Kids Who Care Fundraiser
In 2007, at age ten, Ariana Grande co-founded Kids Who Care, which performed at charitable fundraisers and raised over $500,000.
2009: Broadway in South Africa
In 2009, Ariana Grande and her brother Frankie performed and taught music and dance to children in Gugulethu, South Africa, as part of Broadway in South Africa.
2013: Departure from Catholicism
Around 2013, Ariana Grande left the Catholic Church due to its stance on homosexuality.
September 2014: Stand Up to Cancer performance
In September 2014, Ariana Grande participated in the Stand Up to Cancer television program, performing "My Everything" in memory of her grandfather.
2014: Style Evolution
In 2014, Ariana Grande transitioned from her earlier, modest style to wearing short skirts and crop tops with knee-high boots. Jim Farber of the Daily News noted that she received less attention for her attire than for her singing. She also started wearing cat and bunny ears regularly.
2015: Happy Hippie Foundation Performance and LGBT Pride Event
In 2015, Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus covered "Don't Dream It's Over" for the Happy Hippie Foundation and Grande headlined the Dance On the Pier event during LGBT Pride Week in New York City. Also that year, Grande wrote an essay on misogyny in the music industry and collaborated with Madonna to raise funds for orphaned children in Malawi, additionally she recorded "Better Days" with Victoria Monét in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
2016: Saturday Night Live Doughnut Joke
In 2016, Ariana Grande hosted Saturday Night Live and humorously referenced the "doughnut-licking" incident, showcasing her ability to poke fun at herself.
May 22, 2017: Manchester Arena bombing
On May 22, 2017, Ariana Grande's concert at Manchester Arena was the target of a suicide bombing that resulted in 22 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
September 2017: Dangerous Woman Tour concludes
In September 2017, Ariana Grande concluded the Dangerous Woman Tour, which had been suspended and then resumed following the Manchester Arena bombing.
September 2017: A Concert for Charlottesville
In September 2017, Ariana Grande performed in A Concert for Charlottesville, benefitting the victims of the August 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
2017: One Love Manchester concert
In 2017, Ariana Grande organized the One Love Manchester concert to aid victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, raising $23 million, and was praised for her strength and bravery.
March 2018: March for Our Lives Participation
In March 2018, Ariana Grande participated in March for Our Lives to support gun control reform.
2018: Anxiety and A Very Wicked Halloween
In 2018, Ariana Grande nearly pulled out of her performance in A Very Wicked Halloween due to anxiety.
November 2019: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders
In November 2019, Ariana Grande endorsed Bernie Sanders' second presidential bid.
2019: Questions about Vegan Lifestyle
In 2019, fans questioned whether Ariana Grande was still vegan after she worked with Starbucks to create a special edition drink that contained eggs.
May 2020: "Stuck With U" proceeds to First Responders Children's Foundation
In May 2020, Ariana Grande announced that the net proceeds from her collaboration with Justin Bieber, "Stuck With U", would be donated to the First Responders Children's Foundation. Also in May 2020, Grande participated in the Los Angeles protest against the murder of George Floyd.
2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden
In 2020, Ariana Grande endorsed Joe Biden for the presidential election.
June 2021: Equality Act support and BetterHelp partnership
In June 2021, Ariana Grande signed an open letter to Congress requesting passage of the Equality Act. Also, in June 2021, she partnered with BetterHelp, giving away $2 million worth of therapy to fans.
December 2021: Deletion of Twitter Account
In December 2021, Grande deleted her Twitter account because of the negative affect it was having on her work.
2021: Gifts to Children's Hospitals
In 2021, Ariana Grande gifted nearly 1,000 presents to patients across the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity's hospital network.
January 2022: Departure from Twitter
In January 2022, Ariana Grande deleted her Twitter account, which was one of the most-followed accounts on the platform, citing concerns about misinterpretations and prioritizing her artistic relationship with fans.
May 2022: 'Bans Off Our Bodies' Advertisement
In May 2022, Ariana Grande signed a 'Bans Off Our Bodies' advertisement in The New York Times, supporting abortion rights in the US.
June 2022: Endorsement for Karen Bass
In June 2022, Ariana Grande endorsed Karen Bass for the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.
2023: Opposition to Book Bans
In 2023, Ariana Grande was among entertainers to sign an open letter opposing book bans in US schools.
2023: Artists4Ceasefire letter
In 2023, Grande signed an open letter from Artists4Ceasefire to president Joe Biden during the Israel–Hamas war.
May 2024: Humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza
In May 2024, after Israel launched an airstrike on Rafah, Grande shared a fundraiser aimed at providing humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza.
2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In 2024, Ariana Grande endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidential election.