Ariana is a singer and lyricist who was born and grew up in Boca Raton, Florida, but moved to Los Angeles when she received the role of Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon's 'Victorious', along with Victoria Justice and Elizabeth Gillies. Ariana's older half-brother, Frankie, is the only son of his and Ariana's mother, Joan Grande. Ariana has a love for fauna and has her own dog, Cocoa. She is currently in a long-distance relationship with Janoskian heart-throb Jai Brooks. However, they have started to see much more of each other recently as Jai has been on tour with the other Janoskian members on their 'NotABoyband' tour. Ari is most famous for her role in 'Victorious' as Cat Valentine. She's made music videos for two of her own songs, 'Put Your Hearts Up' and 'The Way'.

Attended Pine Crest school in Boca.She is hypoglycemic and hyperactive.Is best friends with her "Victorious" (2010) co-star Elizabeth Gillies . They've known each other since they starred in 13 (musical) on Broadway back in 2009.She is a natural brunette. Dyed her hair velvet red for the role of Cat Valentine on "Victorious" (2010) because the rest of the cast were brunette. Creator/executive producer Dan Schneider didn't want everyone to have brown hair.Has an older brother Frankie James Grande who is 11 years older than her. He's also a performer and producer, and went on tour with her as one of her dancers.She has a dog named Coco.Daughter of Joan Grande & Edward Butera.Her name 'Ariana' was originally inspired by Princess Oriana from "Felix the Cat" (1959).Italian-American.Her role model is Judy Garland .