Early Life and Education of Ariana Grande: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Ariana Grande, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Ariana Grande-Butera is an American singer, songwriter, and actress recognized as a pop icon. Known for her impressive four-octave vocal range, which extends into the whistle register, she is an influential figure in popular music.

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1964: Grande Family Acquired Hose-McCann Communications

In 1964, the Grande family acquired Hose-McCann Communications, a manufacturer of marine communications equipment.

June 26, 1993: Ariana Grande's Birth

On June 26, 1993, Ariana Grande-Butera was born. She is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her four-octave vocal range.

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1997: Dion's 'Let's Talk About Love' influence

In 1997, Celine Dion released her album 'Let's Talk About Love', which Ariana Grande reflected upon in her childhood by posting videos of herself singing songs from the album on her social media.

January 16, 2002: Sang The Star-Spangled Banner at Panthers Game

On January 16, 2002, at the age of 8, Ariana Grande sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Florida Panthers' home game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

2007: Kids Who Care raised over $500,000

In 2007, the South Florida youth singing group Kids Who Care, co-founded by Ariana Grande, raised over $500,000 through charitable fund-raisers.

2009: Performed and taught music and dance in South Africa

In 2009, as a member of the charitable organization Broadway in South Africa, Ariana Grande and her brother Frankie performed and taught music and dance to children in Gugulethu, South Africa.

2013: Became Vegan

Ariana Grande has been a vegan since 2013.

2013: Left Catholic Church

Around 2013, Ariana Grande left the Catholic Church during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, opposing its stance on homosexuality and noting that her half-brother Frankie is gay.

2013: Delete Digital Drama Campaign and urging fans to stop supporting SeaWorld

In 2013, Ariana Grande was featured in Seventeen magazine in a public campaign called "Delete Digital Drama" to end online bullying. After watching the film Blackfish that year, she also urged fans to stop supporting SeaWorld.

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September 2014: Stand Up to Cancer performance

In September 2014, Ariana Grande participated in the charitable Stand Up to Cancer television program, performing her song "My Everything" in memory of her grandfather, who had died of cancer that July.

2015: "Backyard Sessions" and headlining Dance On the Pier

In 2015, Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus performed a cover of Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over" as part of Cyrus' "Backyard Sessions" to benefit her Happy Hippie Foundation. Later that year, Grande headlined the Dance On the Pier event, part of the LGBT Pride Week in New York City.

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2016: Ariana Grande's MAC Viva Glam launch

In 2016, Ariana Grande launched a line of lip shades, "Ariana Grande's MAC Viva Glam", with MAC Cosmetics, with the profits benefiting people affected by HIV and AIDS.

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2016: Saturday Night Live Doughnut Joke

In 2016, while hosting Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande poked fun at the 2015 doughnut licking incident.

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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 caused 22 deaths and injured hundreds more.

August 2017: Victims of the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville

In August 2017, Grande performed in A Concert for Charlottesville which benefitted the victims of the August 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

September 2017: Performed in A Concert for Charlottesville

In September 2017, Ariana Grande performed in A Concert for Charlottesville which benefitted 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 the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, raising reportedly $23 million. She also re-released "One Last Time" and her live performance of "Over the Rainbow" at the event as charity singles.

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March 2018: Participated in March for Our Lives

In March 2018, Ariana Grande participated in March for Our Lives to support gun control reform. She also donated the proceeds from the first show in Atlanta on her Sweetener World Tour to Planned Parenthood in response to anti-abortion laws.

2018: Anxiety after Manchester Arena bombing

After the Manchester Arena bombing, Ariana Grande developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety; she nearly pulled out of her performance in the 2018 broadcast A Very Wicked Halloween due to anxiety.

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November 2019: Endorsed Bernie Sanders

In November 2019, Ariana Grande endorsed Bernie Sanders' second presidential bid.

2019: Veganism questioned by fans

In 2019, fans questioned whether Ariana Grande was still a vegan after working with Starbucks to create a special edition of one of her favorite drinks which was revealed to contain eggs.

May 2020: Donation to First Responders Children's Foundation and Los Angeles protest

In May 2020, Ariana Grande announced that all net proceeds from her collaboration with Justin Bieber, "Stuck With U", would be donated to the First Responders Children's Foundation. That month, Grande also joined a Los Angeles protest against the murder of George Floyd.

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2020: Endorsed Joe Biden

In 2020, Ariana Grande endorsed Joe Biden for the presidential election.

May 15, 2021: Married Dalton Gomez

On May 15, 2021, Ariana Grande married Dalton Gomez in a private ceremony at her home in Montecito, California.

June 2021: Signed open letter to Congress and partnered with BetterHelp

In June 2021, Ariana Grande and other celebrities signed an open letter to Congress requesting passage of the Equality Act. In the same month, Grande partnered with the online portal BetterHelp, and gave away $2 million worth of therapy to fans.

December 2021: Twitter Account Deletion

In December 2021, Ariana Grande deleted her Twitter account.

2021: Gifted nearly 1,000 presents to patients

In 2021, Ariana Grande gifted nearly 1,000 presents to patients across the hospital network's children's wards and newborn intensive care units.

May 2022: Signed 'Bans Off Our Bodies' advertisement

In May 2022, Ariana Grande was among 160 artists and influencers who signed a 'Bans Off Our Bodies' full-page advertisement in The New York Times, in support of abortion rights in the US.

June 2022: Endorsed Karen Bass for 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election

In June 2022, Ariana Grande endorsed Karen Bass for the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.

2023: Signed Artists4Ceasefire letter

In 2023, Ariana Grande signed an open letter from Artists4Ceasefire to president Joe Biden during the Gaza war.

2023: Signed open letter to oppose books bans in US schools

In 2023, Ariana Grande was one of 175 entertainers to sign an open letter to oppose books bans in US schools.

May 2024: Shared fundraiser for humanitarian aid in Gaza

In May 2024, after Israel launched an airstrike on Rafah, Ariana Grande shared a fundraiser aimed at providing humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza.