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, widely recognized as a pop icon and influential figure in popular music. She's celebrated for her impressive four-octave vocal range. Grande's achievements include two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards. In 2020, she was the world's highest-paid female musician. With over 90 million records sold globally, Grande is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
1964: Grande Family Ownership of Hose-McCann Communications
In 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 Boca Raton, Florida, to Joan Grande and Edward Butera.
1997: Celine Dion's album Let's Talk About Love release
In 1997 Celine Dion released Let's Talk About Love, which Ariana Grande later reflected on by posting videos of herself singing songs from the album on her social media.
2007: Kids Who Care Fundraising
In 2007, the youth singing group Kids Who Care, co-founded by a ten-year-old Ariana Grande, raised over $500,000 through charitable fund-raisers.
2009: Broadway in South Africa
In 2009, Ariana Grande, as a member of Broadway in South Africa, performed and taught music and dance to children in Gugulethu, South Africa, alongside her brother Frankie.
August 2012: Began on-again, off-again relationship with Jai Brooks
From August 2012 to August 2014, Ariana Grande was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks.
2012: Began dating Mac Miller after recording "The Way"
After recording "The Way" in 2012, Ariana Grande began dating rapper Mac Miller in 2016.
2013: Left the Catholic Church
Around 2013, Ariana Grande left the Catholic Church during the pontificate of Benedict XVI, opposing its stance on homosexuality and stating that her half-brother Frankie is gay.
2013: Delete Digital Drama Campaign
In 2013, Ariana Grande was featured with Bridgit Mendler and Kat Graham in Seventeen magazine in a public campaign called "Delete Digital Drama" to end online bullying. She also urged fans to stop supporting SeaWorld after watching the film Blackfish that year.
August 2014: Ended on-again, off-again relationship with Jai Brooks
From August 2012 to 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, Ariana Grande participated in the Stand Up to Cancer television program, performing her song "My Everything" in memory of her grandfather, who had died of cancer that July.
2014: Shift in Style
In 2014, Ariana Grande abandoned her earlier modest style and adopted short skirts and crop tops with knee-high boots for live performances and red carpet events.
2015: Happy Hippie Foundation Benefit
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, which helps homeless and LGBT youths. Grande also headlined the Dance On the Pier event during LGBT Pride Week in New York City.
2016: Began dating Mac Miller after recording "The Way"
After recording "The Way" in 2012, Ariana Grande began dating rapper Mac Miller in 2016.
2016: MAC Viva Glam Collaboration
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.
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: Charlottesville White Nationalist Rally
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.
September 2017: Dangerous Woman Tour Concludes
Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman Tour, which was suspended after the Manchester Arena bombing, resumed on June 7 and ended in September 2017.
September 2017: Became brand ambassador for Reebok
In September 2017, Ariana Grande became a brand ambassador for Reebok.
September 2017: A Concert for Charlottesville Performance
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. She also re-released "One Last Time" and her live performance of "Over the Rainbow" at the event as charity singles, raising $23 million.
March 2018: March for Our Lives Participation
In March 2018, Ariana Grande participated in March for Our Lives to support gun control reform.
May 2018: Ended relationship with Mac Miller
By May 2018, Ariana Grande's relationship with Mac Miller had ended, and she entered a whirlwind romance with comedian Pete Davidson.
August 2018: Partnered with American Express for The Sweetener Sessions
In August 2018, Ariana Grande partnered with American Express for The Sweetener Sessions, a partnership which continued through the Sweetener World Tour in 2019, alongside T-Mobile.
2018: Developed PTSD and anxiety after Manchester Arena bombing
Following 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.
March 2019: Partnered with Starbucks for the launch of the Cloud Macchiato beverage
In March 2019, Ariana Grande partnered with Starbucks for the launch of the Cloud Macchiato beverage.
May 2019: Announced as face of Givenchy's fall-winter campaign
In May 2019, Ariana Grande was announced as the face of Givenchy's fall-winter campaign.
November 2019: Endorsed Bernie Sanders' presidential bid
In November 2019, Ariana Grande endorsed Bernie Sanders' second presidential bid.
2019: Fans questioned if she was still vegan after Starbucks partnership
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.
January 2020: Began dating Dalton Gomez
In January 2020, Ariana Grande began dating real estate agent Dalton Gomez.
May 2020: "Stuck With U" Proceeds Donation
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.
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: Announced engagement to Dalton Gomez
On December 20, 2020, Ariana Grande announced her engagement to Dalton Gomez after 11 months of dating.
2020: Endorsed Joe Biden for president
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. Her wedding pictures became the second-most-liked Instagram post and most-liked Instagram post featuring pictures of people at the time, with over 25 million likes.
June 2021: Equality Act Open Letter and BetterHelp Partnership
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: Hospital Gifts
In 2021, Ariana Grande gifted nearly 1,000 presents to patients across the hospital network's children's wards and newborn intensive care units at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
March 2022: R.E.M. Beauty distributed at Ulta Beauty
As of March 2022, Ariana Grande's makeup line R.E.M. Beauty is distributed at Ulta Beauty.
May 2022: '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: Endorsement for Karen Bass
In June 2022, Ariana Grande endorsed Karen Bass for the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.
February 2023: Launched R.E.M. Beauty in Sephora stores and online sites
In February 2023, Ariana Grande's brand R.E.M. Beauty was launched in 81 Sephora stores and 13 online sites, including across Europe.
February 20, 2023: Separated from Dalton Gomez
On February 20, 2023, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez separated.
July 2023: Began relationship with Ethan Slater
As of July 2023, Ariana Grande is in a relationship with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.
2023: Earned $1.6 million per sponsored Instagram post
As of 2023, Ariana Grande earns $1.6 million per sponsored Instagram post.
2023: Signed Artists4Ceasefire open letter
In 2023, Ariana Grande signed an open letter from Artists4Ceasefire to president Joe Biden during the Gaza war.
2023: Open Letter Against Book Bans
In 2023, Ariana Grande was one of 175 entertainers to sign an open letter opposing book bans in US schools.
March 2024: Divorce from Dalton Gomez finalized
In March 2024, Ariana Grande's divorce from Dalton Gomez was finalized.
July 2024: Became brand ambassador of Swarovski
In July 2024, Ariana Grande became the brand ambassador of Swarovski; Grande's first appearance as the face was in the house's holiday campaign in October 2024.
October 2024: First appearance as the face of Swarovski in holiday campaign
In October 2024, Ariana Grande made her first appearance as the face of Swarovski in the house's holiday campaign.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for president
In 2024, Ariana Grande endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidential election.
January 2025: Collaborated with Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert on a capsule collection
In January 2025, Ariana Grande collaborated with Swarovski's global creative director Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert on a capsule collection.
January 2025: Reposted Advocates for Trans Equality Messaging
In January 2025, Ariana Grande reposted messaging from the nonprofit organization Advocates for Trans Equality, via her social media, in response to US President Donald Trump's order to withdraw federal recognition for transgender people.
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