Ariana Grande-Butera (born June 26, 1993) is an American singer and actress celebrated for her remarkable four-octave vocal range and whistle register, which earned her recognition on Time's list of the world's 100 most influential people in 2016 and 2019. She launched her career on Broadway in 13 (2008) and gained fame as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon's Victorious (2010–2013) before releasing her chart-topping debut album Yours Truly (2013). Her subsequent records, including My Everything (2014) and Dangerous Woman (2016), produced global hits, while Sweetener (2018) and Thank U, Next (2019) delved into personal struggles and trap music, yielding number-one singles like "7 Rings". After a musical hiatus, she returned with Eternal Sunshine (2024) and starred as Glinda in the blockbuster film Wicked (2024), earning an Academy Award nomination. With over 90 million records sold and a record-breaking number of chart-topping debuts, she is one of the best-selling artists ever, and her business ventures include R.E.M. Beauty and a fragrance line generating over $1 billion in sales. Beyond entertainment, she advocates for animal rights, mental health, and LGBT equality, while maintaining a massive social media following as one of the most-followed individuals on Instagram.