Here are some lesser-known facts about Ariana Grande as she celebrates her 30th birthday.
Lesser-known facts about Ariana Grande:
- Name Inspiration: Ariana’s full name is Ariana Grande-Butera. Her parents chose her name after being inspired by Princess Oriana from the cartoon character Felix the Cat. Ironically, she’s allergic to cats!
- Italian Descent: Ariana is of Italian descent, with roots in both Sicily and Abruzzo.
- Family Ties: Her mother, Joan Grande-Butera, has been a massive influence in her career. Joan owns a company that manufactures communications equipment for the Navy & Marines. Her father, Edward Butera, is a Graphic Designer and the founder of IBI Designs Inc.
- Siblings: Ariana has an older half-brother named Frankie Grande, who is ten years older than her. He’s a musical theater actor and producer.
- Dog Lover: Ariana is a proud dog mom! She has twelve dogs, including Strauss, Ophelia, Toulouse, and Sirius Black (named after the Harry Potter character).
- Vegan Lifestyle: Ariana announced she was vegan in 2013, and her brother followed suit in 2019. They’re both passionate about animal rights.
- Fandom: Her fans are known as Arianators, although she once expressed wanting them to be called “the loves.”
- Grandpa’s Triumph: In 2014, Ariana’s 90-year-old grandfather beat cancer, and fans celebrated with the hashtag #WeAreProudOfGrandpaGrande on Twitter.
- Sleeping Habits: Her grandmother believes in naked sleeping!
- Physical Traits: Ariana has a birthmark on her left shoulder and a dimple on her left cheek. She stands at a petite 5 feet tall.
- School Days: She attended Pine Crest School and North Broward Preparatory School, with science as her favorite subject.
- Favorite Color: Lavender is her go-to color.
- First Crush: At age three, Ariana’s first crush was none other than Justin Timberlake.
- Natural Hair: Her natural hair is brown and curly.
- Harry Potter Fan: She’s a huge fan of the wizarding world, with Luna Lovegood and Draco Malfoy as her favorite characters.
Ariana Grande’s journey from a budding talent to a global pop sensation is truly remarkable. Let’s celebrate her incredible career and wish her a fantastic 30th birthday!