How Much is Ariana Grande Worth?
Ariana Grande, the powerhouse singer, songwriter, and actress, has amassed a staggering net worth of $240 million, making her one of the most influential and highest-paid celebrities globally.
With over 380 million Instagram followers, 34 million on TikTok, and 52 million YouTube subscribers, her influence stretches far and wide. Even with her Twitter account deactivated, she continues to dominate social media.
In a single year, Ariana effortlessly earns $20-30 million, but between June 2019 and June 2020, she soared to new heights, raking in an incredible $70 million.
She currently holds an impressive 33 Guinness World Records, including the most songs to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the most-followed female artist on Spotify.
Ariana’s journey began in acting, where she captured hearts as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s “Victorious” and “Sam & Cat.”
These roles paved the way for her musical career, which took off with her debut album, “Yours Truly,” in 2013.
Her unmistakable voice, often likened to Mariah Carey’s, quickly set her apart, leading to a string of successful albums like “My Everything,” “Dangerous Woman,” “Sweetener,” and “Thank U, Next.” Hits like “7 Rings” and “Thank U, Next” have made her a pop icon, blending pop, R&B, and trap with relatable lyrics that resonate with millions.
Beyond her music, Ariana is a dedicated philanthropist, advocating for mental health, LGBTQ rights, and gender equality.
Her influence extends beyond entertainment, as she uses her platform to support causes close to her heart. Her tours are renowned for their spectacular productions and her unparalleled vocal performances, solidifying her as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
Early Life
Ariana Grande was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. Her journey in entertainment began early, as she honed her skills in voice and acting during elementary school.
She took the stage with the Little Palm Theatre for Young People and later with the Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theater.
In 2008, Ariana made her Broadway debut in the musical 13, which led her to leave high school for homeschooling to focus on her performance.
Her career soared when she was cast as Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious in 2009, with the show concluding its run on February 2, 2013. Ariana also appeared on iCarly and lent her voice to Princess Diaspro in the Winx Club series.
Success
Ariana Grande made her grand entrance into the music world with her debut album, Yours Truly—initially called Daydreamin’—which dropped on August 30, 2013.
Featuring collaborations with Big Sean and Mac Miller, the album quickly soared to #1 on the US Billboard 200 and sold between 100,000 and 120,000 copies in its first week. It also topped iTunes charts in over 30 countries almost immediately.
Her follow-up, My Everything, released in August 2014, also debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, moving 169,000 copies in its opening week.
Combined with her debut album, Ariana sold over two million copies worldwide between these two releases. In May 2016, she launched her third album, Dangerous Woman, and embarked on a global tour that grossed $71 million, making it one of the top-grossing tours of 2017.
In 2019, Grande achieved a major milestone by releasing two #1 albums, Sweetener and Thank U, Next, within just six months.
She also became the youngest and fourth female artist to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival that April.
By 2023, Grande had released six studio albums, including her latest, Positions, which came out in 2020.
Earnings
Ariana Grande typically earns between $20 million and $30 million annually from her diverse projects.
From June 2018 to June 2019 alone, she amassed $50 million. During her 34-date Sweetener World Tour, she grossed an impressive $1 million per performance before taxes.
In 2019, Grande earned $8 million for her two-day performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.
Endorsements
In 2016, Ariana Grande made waves with several high-profile collaborations. She launched a limited edition handbag with Coach, introduced a line of lip shades with MAC Cosmetics where all proceeds supported the MAC AIDS Fund, and rolled out a fashion collection with Lipsy London.
She also teamed up with Brookstone and artist Wenqing Yan to design unique cat ear headphones.
Her brand collaborations continued in 2017 when she became a Reebok ambassador. In 2019, she partnered with Starbucks to introduce the Cloud Macchiato beverage and was later revealed as the face of Givenchy’s Fall-Winter campaign.
Grande has also been featured in commercials for major brands like Macy’s, T-Mobile, and Apple, in addition to promoting her own fragrance line.
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In December 2020, Ariana Grande entered an exclusive licensing agreement with Morphe Cosmetics and its parent company, Forma Brands, granting them rights to her name, image, and likeness.
The collaboration quickly launched at Ulta Beauty and received notable acclaim, winning “Best New Brand” at the Allure Best of Beauty Awards in May 2022.
By January 2023, following Forma Brands’ bankruptcy, Ariana acquired the brand’s physical assets for $15 million, marking a significant move in her business ventures.
Fragrances
Ariana Grande has launched multiple fragrances in partnership with Luxe Brands, achieving over $1 billion in gross revenue.
This success is driven by popular scents like Moonlight, Sweet Like Candy, and Ari by Ariana Grande.
While celebrities usually receive an upfront payment for creating a fragrance and earn a 5% royalty on gross sales, Ariana’s earnings could be higher.
A standard 5% royalty on $1 billion in sales would amount to $50 million. However, it’s possible that Ariana’s royalty rate could reach 10%, depending on specific milestones or annual sales thresholds.
Personal Life
Ariana Grande’s parents, Joan Grande, the CEO of Hose-McCann Communications, and Edward Butera, a graphic design entrepreneur, are divorced. She has an older half-brother, Frankie Grande, who is a well-known entertainer and producer.
Grande’s past relationships include actor Graham Phillips, whom she dated from 2008 to 2011. In 2012, she collaborated with the late rapper Mac Miller on the song “The Way,” and their relationship continued until May 2018.
Following her split from Miller, Grande was briefly engaged to actor and comedian Pete Davidson in 2018, but they ended their relationship in October of the same year.
In December 2020, Grande announced her engagement to Dalton Gomez, a luxury real estate agent.
They tied the knot in a private ceremony at her Montecito home in May 2021, with their wedding dress photos becoming some of the most-liked posts on Instagram, garnering over 25 million likes.
Raised Roman Catholic, Grande has distanced herself from the church due to its stance on homosexuality and has followed Kabbalah teachings since she was 12.
Health-wise, she has spoken about being hypoglycemic and coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety following the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.
In 2018, she revealed she almost withdrew from a performance for A Very Wicked Halloween due to anxiety.
Politically, Grande supported Senator Bernie Sanders in his second presidential run in November 2019.
She has been vegan since 2013 and is a passionate dog lover, currently owning five dogs, several of whom she rescued.
Philanthropy
When Ariana Grande was just ten years old in 2003, she co-founded the South Florida youth singing group “Kids Who Care,” a group dedicated to performing at charity events.
By 2007, they had already raised over $500,000 for various causes. Fast forward to 2009, Grande took her talents to Gugulethu, where she taught music and dance to children as part of the Broadway in South Africa initiative.
In 2013, Grande was featured alongside Bridgit Mendler and Kat Graham in Seventeen magazine’s “Delete Digital Drama” campaign, aimed at combating online bullying.
That same year, she became an outspoken critic of SeaWorld after watching the documentary Blackfish, urging her fans to boycott the theme park chain.
Grande’s activism continued in 2015 when she performed with Miley Cyrus at the Happy Hippie Foundation’s “Backyard Sessions,” an event supporting homeless and LGBT youths. She also headlined the Dance On the Pier event during New York City’s LGBT Pride Week.
In 2016, Grande joined forces with Madonna to raise funds for orphaned children in Malawi and collaborated with Victoria Monét to record “Better Days,” a song supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
One of Grande’s most significant efforts was organizing the One Love Manchester concert in 2017, which raised $23 million for the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.
She also performed at A Concert for Charlottesville to support victims of the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, participated in the March for Our Lives rally in 2018 to advocate for gun control, and donated the proceeds from the opening show of her Sweetener World Tour to Planned Parenthood.
Real Estate
In mid-2020, Ariana Grande made headlines by spending $20 million on a series of real estate investments in just one month.
For years, her primary residence was a sprawling 6,000-square-foot home in Beverly Hills. This gated property offered stunning views of the Hollywood Hills and featured a luxurious outdoor area with a pool and hot tub. Interestingly, Grande didn’t actually own this home but had been renting it for several years at an undisclosed price.
In June 2020, she purchased a Hollywood Hills home for $13.7 million. Just over a year later, in October 2021, she sold the property for $14 million.