6 things you didn’t know about Ariana Grande

Five Lesser-Known Facts About Ariana Grande (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Ariana Grande, a former Nickelodeon star and actress, has become one of the most prominent pop artists at the age of 30. Hailing from Boca Raton, Florida, she is not only a singer but also a songwriter, fashion designer, actress, and music producer.

In 2013, Ariana disclosed on her Twitter account that she follows a vegan lifestyle. Interestingly, despite portraying the character Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon’s “Sam & Cat” (2013) and “Victorious” (2010), she is allergic to cats.

Grande is celebrated for her hit songs such as “One Last Time” (2014), “Save Your Tears” (2020), and “thank u, next” (2019). Her film credits include titles like “Zoolander 2” (2016), “Swindle” (2013), “Don’t Look Up” (2021), and “Foosball” (2013), among others.

Her discography features acclaimed albums like “Positions” (2020), “My Everything” (2014), “Dangerous Woman” (2016), and “Thank U, Next” (2019). Grande’s impressive collection of awards includes a Brit Award, two Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and nine MTV Video Music Awards.

1) Ariana Enjoys Playing Monopoly
Ariana has a fondness for Monopoly (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
The 30-year-old artist occasionally indulges in a game of Monopoly, as noted by @MLSELIVE on X. This classic board game is easy to grasp, and Ariana’s enthusiasm for it led a concert venue in Canada to create a custom Monopoly figure in her honor.

2) Grande’s Vocal Imitation Skills
Grande possesses the ability to impersonate various individuals (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Ariana captivated audiences when she impersonated actress Jennifer Lawrence on “Saturday Night Live.” She has also showcased her talent for mimicking other celebrities, including Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, during her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

3) Ariana Grande is a Harry Potter Enthusiast
Ariana is a devoted fan of Harry Potter (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
Ariana’s passion for the Harry Potter series is evident, as she has named one
4) Ariana Grande’s preferred film is Bruce Almighty
A scene from Bruce Almighty (Image by Genesis Oasis/Youtube)
Ariana, who is also an actress, enjoys watching horror films. Nevertheless, her favorite movie is Bruce Almighty (2003), a comedy directed by Tom Shadyac.

The film features notable actors such as Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Catherine Bell, and Jennifer Aniston. Ariana was so fond of this film that she once performed a scene from it on stage.

5) Ariana was never a member of the school choir
A still of Ariana singing on stage (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
Despite being a globally recognized singer today, Ariana Grande’s musical talent was not identified during her school years. She disclosed on her Instagram that she was never involved in the school choir.

However, this did not deter her ambitions. Ariana made her musical debut at the age of 15 with the song “Put Your Hearts Up,” which was released on December 12, 2011, and achieved record-breaking sales of 170,000 downloads by August 2013.

6) Grande’s last name was not pronounced as “Grahn day” by her grandfather
Is Ariana’s last name pronounced as Grandee or Grahn-day? (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
In a conversation with Beats One, the former Nickelodeon star shared that her grandfather did not pronounce her last name in the commonly accepted way—“Grahn-day.”