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 a highly influential American singer, songwriter, and actress, celebrated for her impressive four-octave vocal range. She is widely recognized as a prominent figure in popular music, with Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Time acknowledging her significant impact and artistic achievements. Time magazine included her in their list of the 100 most influential people in both 2016 and 2019, further solidifying her status as a cultural icon.
1990: Publication of Oh, the Places You'll Go!
In 1990, Dr. Seuss's book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!", which Ariana Grande will later star in the animated film adaptation of, was published.
1997: Influence of Let's Talk About Love
Ariana Grande reflected on her childhood by posting videos of herself singing songs from Celine Dion's 1997 album "Let's Talk About Love" on her social media, indicating the album's influence on her.
2007: Kids Who Care Fundraising in 2007
In 2007, Kids Who Care, the South Florida youth singing group co-founded by Ariana Grande, raised over $500,000 through charitable fund-raisers.
2009: Broadway in South Africa in 2009
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.
August 2012: Beginning of on-again, off-again relationship with Jai Brooks
From August 2012, Ariana Grande was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks.
2013: Leaving the Catholic Church
Around 2013, during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, Ariana Grande left the Catholic Church, opposing its stance on homosexuality because her half-brother Frankie is gay.
2013: Campaign against online bullying in 2013
In 2013, Ariana Grande was featured with Bridgit Mendler and Kat Graham in Seventeen magazine in a public campaign to end online bullying called "Delete Digital Drama".
2013: Adopting a vegan diet
Since 2013, Ariana Grande has been following a vegan diet.
August 2014: End of on-again, off-again relationship with Jai Brooks
Until August 2014, Ariana Grande was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks.
September 2014: Stand Up to Cancer performance in September 2014
In September 2014, Ariana Grande participated at the charitable Stand Up to Cancer television program, performing her song "My Everything" in memory of her grandfather.
2015: Philanthropic activities in 2015
In 2015, Ariana Grande performed a cover of "Don't Dream It's Over" with Miley Cyrus to benefit the Happy Hippie Foundation, headlined the Dance On the Pier event, wrote an essay decrying misogyny, joined Madonna to raise funds for orphaned children in Malawi, and recorded "Better Days" with Victoria Monét in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
2016: Beginning of relationship with Mac Miller
In 2016, Ariana Grande began dating rapper Mac Miller after recording "The Way" in 2012.
2016: MAC Viva Glam partnership in 2016
In 2016, Ariana Grande launched a line of lip shades, "Ariana Grande's MAC Viva Glam", with MAC Cosmetics, the profits of which benefited people affected by HIV and AIDS.
May 22, 2017: Manchester Arena Bombing
On May 22, 2017, a suicide bombing occurred at Ariana Grande's concert at Manchester Arena, resulting in 22 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
August 2017: White nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in August 2017
In August 2017, the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia happened, the victims of which, Ariana Grande performed in A Concert for Charlottesville in September 2017 to benefit.
September 2017: A Concert for Charlottesville performance in September 2017
In September 2017, Ariana Grande performed in A Concert for Charlottesville, which benefited the victims of the August 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
2017: One Love Manchester concert in 2017
In 2017, Ariana Grande organized the One Love Manchester concert to aid the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing and re-released "One Last Time" and her live performance of "Over the Rainbow" at the event as charity singles, raising $23 million.
March 2018: Participation in March for Our Lives in March 2018
In March 2018, Ariana Grande participated in March for Our Lives to support gun control reform.
May 2018: End of relationship with Mac Miller
By May 2018, Ariana Grande's relationship with Mac Miller had ended, and she entered a relationship with Pete Davidson.
2018: Anxiety due to Manchester Arena bombing
In 2018, Ariana Grande nearly pulled out of her performance in the broadcast A Very Wicked Halloween due to anxiety developed after the Manchester Arena bombing.
November 2019: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders' presidential bid
In November 2019, Ariana Grande endorsed Bernie Sanders' second presidential bid.
2019: Questions about vegan diet due to Starbucks drink
In 2019, fans questioned whether Ariana Grande was still vegan after she worked with Starbucks to create a special edition of one of her favorite drinks that contained eggs.
January 2020: Beginning of relationship with Dalton Gomez
In January 2020, Ariana Grande began dating real estate agent Dalton Gomez.
May 2020: Philanthropic and activism efforts in May 2020
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 and joined a Los Angeles protest against the murder of George Floyd.
May 2020: Relationship with Dalton Gomez made public in "Stuck with U" music video
In May 2020, Ariana Grande's relationship with Dalton Gomez was made public in the music video of her and Justin Bieber's charity single "Stuck with U".
December 20, 2020: Engagement to Dalton Gomez
On December 20, 2020, Ariana Grande announced her engagement to Dalton Gomez after 11 months of dating.
2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden for president
In 2020, Ariana Grande endorsed Joe Biden for the presidential election.
May 15, 2021: Marriage to Dalton Gomez
On May 15, 2021, Ariana Grande married Dalton Gomez in a private ceremony at her home in Montecito, California.
June 2021: Equality Act support and BetterHelp partnership in June 2021
In June 2021, Ariana Grande signed an open letter to Congress requesting passage of the Equality Act and partnered with BetterHelp, giving away $2 million worth of therapy to fans.
2021: Donation to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in 2021
In 2021, Ariana Grande had gifted nearly 1,000 presents to patients across the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital network's children's wards and newborn intensive care units.
May 2022: 'Bans Off Our Bodies' advertisement in May 2022
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: Endorsement for Karen Bass in June 2022
In June 2022, Ariana Grande endorsed Karen Bass for 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.
2022: Hospital gifts in 2022
In 2022, Ariana Grande surprised children at hospitals in Manchester with gifts.
February 20, 2023: Separation from Dalton Gomez
On February 20, 2023, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez separated.
July 2023: Beginning of relationship with Ethan Slater
As of July 2023, Ariana Grande is in a relationship with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.
2023: Signing of Artists4Ceasefire open letter
In 2023, Ariana Grande signed an open letter from Artists4Ceasefire to president Joe Biden regarding the Gaza war.
2023: Opposition to book bans in 2023
In 2023, Ariana Grande was one of 175 entertainers to sign an open letter to oppose books bans in US schools.
March 2024: Finalization of divorce from Dalton Gomez
In March 2024, Ariana Grande's divorce from Dalton Gomez was finalized.
May 2024: Sharing fundraiser for Palestinians in Gaza
In May 2024, Ariana Grande shared a fundraiser to provide humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza, after an Israeli airstrike on Rafah.
2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris for vice president
In 2024, Ariana Grande endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidential election.
January 2025: Reposting messaging from Advocates for Trans Equality
In January 2025, Ariana Grande reposted messaging from the nonprofit organization Advocates for Trans Equality on social media, responding to US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw federal recognition for transgender people.
June 17, 2025: Death of grandmother, Marjorie "Nonna" Grande
On June 17, 2025, Ariana Grande announced that her grandmother, Marjorie "Nonna" Grande, had died at the age of 99.
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